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Lifestyle interventions, including yoga-based stress management, are increasingly recognized as complementary approaches for blood pressure control..<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Purpose<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week structured yogic breathing and relaxation programme compared with standard non-pharmacological care in adults with hypertension.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this randomized controlled trial at AIIMS Rishikesh, 66 adults with Stage 1 hypertension or elevated blood pressure were randomized to either a yoga intervention or standard care. The intervention group practised a validated 40-minute daily yoga module comprising pranayama and relaxation techniques. Primary outcomes were changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, while secondary outcomes included BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, sleep quality, perceived stress, and alcohol use.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>After 12 weeks, the yoga group showed significant reductions in systolic (132.42 \u00b1 3.96 to 124.06 \u00b14.11 mmHg; p &lt;0.001) and diastolic blood pressure (84.42\u00b1 2.82 to 78.61 \u00b1 3.89 mmHg; p &lt;0.01), with significant improvements in perceived stress (p=0.001) and sleep quality (p = 0.019). BMI and waist-to-hip ratio showed clinically relevant but non-significant improvements.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 12-week yogic breathing and relaxation programme effectively reduced blood pressure and improved lifestyle parameters, supporting its integration into hypertension management. 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