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• meyotch@slrpnk.net ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

  Do you mean the syndrome that causes lightheadedness when standing up?

  I found a 2021 research article that shows 6 months of regular cardiovascular exercise improves the condition. Some forms of physical yoga practice are vigorous and get into the cardio range.

  I can’t find yoga-specific studies on POTS, but there are many on other conditions that include dizziness and syncope as main symptoms. That’s what a quick google scholar search revealed.

  POTS and cardio

  Yoga emphasizes attention and breath awareness during the movement practices. I personally have a job that requires a lot of stooping and standing. At first I was often dizzy standing up, but as my practice has intensified and progressed that has gone away completely.

  I don’t know, if your physician clears you for the activity, there are many benefits to it. Maybe worth a deeper look?

  And as for general awareness, hell yes. That is the entire focus of yoga philosophy, to quiet the busy mind. The scientific studies on that are plentiful.

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