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Abstract: Introduction Obesity is a significant public health concern globally and is closely associated with elevated blood pressure, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Conventional management often relies on pharmacological interventions, which may have limited long-term efficacy and potential side effects. The present study explores the effect of selected yogic interventions on body weight, BMI and blood pressure reduction among obese individuals. A non-pharmacological, integrative approach was employed, utilizing a structured yoga module that included specific asanas (postures), pranayama (breath regulation), and guided relaxation techniques. A randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 100 obese participants aged 20-40 years, divided into a yoga group and a control group. Over a 12-week period, the yoga group practiced the intervention five days per week under supervision. Pre- and post-intervention measurements of body weight, BMI, systolic and diastolic blood pressure were recorded and statistically analysed. Results indicated a significant reduction in body weight, BMI, systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the yoga group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Objective: To evaluate the effects of selected yogic interventions on body weight, body mass index (BMI), and blood pressure on obesed individuals. Material and methods: Two hundred cases of obsessed, aged 20 to 40, from the Raipur city participated in a preliminary controlled trial investigation. They were divided in to into two groups such as control and experimental. The experimental group practiced selected yoga for 3 months but the control group did not practice any yoga but led as usual life. Results: Results showed significant improvements in the yoga group, with reductions in all measured variables (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Effect of selected yogic interventions has got the positive result to reduce the body weight, body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure in observed individuals.