Yoga as a Primer for Cardiac Health

Achieving a positive health state is dependent on several factors of which the heart plays an important role. Cardiovascular disease risk is low in people who maintain ideal cardiac health over their lifetime. This indicates that a healthy heart is better than a diseased one, and therefore maintaining good cardiac health is better than treating a diseased heart. It is therefore important to promote ideal cardiac health in order to prevent the prevalence of cardiac disorders. There is considerable evidence to confirm that Yoga promotes physical and mental well-being by various pathways. Since cardiac health determines the health of overall body, it is important to assess the practical significance and suitability of incorporating Yoga into daily lifestyle for promoting a healthy heart which will lead to primary prevention of several cardiovascular diseases. This chapter discusses the utility of Yoga as a natural health care measure for the preventive, promotive and curative aspects of various cardiovascular disorders.