Hi, Ginny -

I'm very new to all of this; my Aneurysm was just found like three weeks ago. My new Cardio put me on a Statin, but nothing for Blood Pressure (yet). My aim is to keep from taking medication if I can help it.

I've practiced yoga and meditation for a few years now, and even though I get nervous at all of this too, the breathwork from both practices really does work to slow the body's systems down and thus lower heart rates and blood pressures. I have to take my BP twice a day, and have found that it takes me two or three times with some concentrated effort to slow things down to get a good reading.

Even just something as simple as four square breathing helps.
Inhale for 4 seconds
Hold for 4 seconds
Exhale for 6 seconds
Hold the exhale for 4 seconds
Repeat for a minute or two and then check your BP and see if it helps.

Feeling grateful for groups like this. Good luck and let us know how you're doing!