What is an adequate form of “exercise” to maintain normal cardiovascular health? And, what is an appropriate form of “exercise” for someone with coronary heart disease/ bypass?
Not being a physician, I cannot give you medical advice but rather some general suggestions concerning yoga in relation to Cardio Vascular Health. You should consult your medical doctor before beginning any physical activity. Here are a few general suggestions. The practice of Ashtanga may be approached in myriad ways. By adjusting the pace or speed of practice one may control the overall working of the heart. If it feels like too much the practice may be slowed. One of the unique facets of Ashtanga is the vinyasa. During vinyasa the heart is placed above and then below the heart as one flows through upward dog and downward dog on the journey through each sun salutation as well as during each vinyasa in the seated sequence. This calls upon the heart to regulate the blood pressure. This is a great conditioning factor of the practice. The vinyasa does also increase the heart rate. To adjust the practice one need only leave vinyasas out or modify them to suit individual needs. Exercise is
