Yoga and cardiac rehabilitation : a brief review of evidence

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is amongst the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide despite notable advancements in drug therapy and revascularisation procedures. Although primary prevention remains a key aspect in limiting prevalence, especially given modern lifestyle and an increasingly ageing population, management and secondary prevention have become priority considerations for health providers involved with CHD. As such, the last decade has reflected this with an emphasis on the increasing importance of preventative and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs.