How long does it take for yoga to lower blood pressure?

The research reviewed for this topic includes programmes lasting roughly 8 to 12 weeks and, in some analyses, a frequency of at least three sessions per week. This describes how the research was conducted; it does not guarantee that an individual will see the same change on the same schedule.

Blood pressure varies with medication, sleep, stress, food, activity and measurement conditions. Regular readings taken appropriately give you and your clinician a better basis for deciding whether your overall plan is helping than relying on how you feel after a few yoga sessions.