 Using a randomized controlled trial study design with a 1-month and 3-month follow-up, the investigators hypothesize that practicing breathing at least 5 times per week will show a mean reduction in systolic SBP and diastolic DBP blood pressures in uncontrolled hypertensive patients compared to control patients. Participants will be randomized into one of three arms of the study. For the intervention arm, participants will be either assigned to a weekly class for the pranayama breathing instruction and practice or given a DVD that contains instructions on the breathing exercises and the 15-minute practice session. 