Migraine
Relieve Headaches and Reduce Migraine Frequency with Yoga
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of moderate to severe headache, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. It’s a complex condition with multiple contributing factors, and its impact can range from mild inconvenience to debilitating disability.
The exact cause of migraine is unknown, but several factors are believed to contribute:
- Genetics: A strong family history increases the risk.
- Brain chemistry: Abnormalities in brain chemicals, including serotonin, are thought to play a role.
- Triggers: Certain factors can trigger migraine attacks, such as stress, hormonal changes, sleep disturbances, dietary factors (e.g., caffeine withdrawal, alcohol, processed foods), weather changes, and sensory stimuli (bright lights, loud sounds).
- Headache: Throbbing, pulsating pain, usually on one side of the head, lasting 4-72 hours.
- Nausea and vomiting: Common, especially during the peak of the headache.
- Sensitivity to light and sound: Increased sensitivity to external stimuli, often causing discomfort.
- Aura: Visual disturbances, tingling or numbness in the face or limbs, difficulty speaking (in rare cases), occurring before or during the headache in about 1 in 5 people with migraine.
- Other symptoms: Fatigue, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, mood changes.
- Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog): Calms the mind, improves circulation, and stretches the entire body, including the neck and shoulders, which can hold tension.
- Adhomukha swastikasana (Auspicious Pose): Calms the nervous system, relieves tension in the neck and shoulders, and promotes relaxation, which can help alleviate migraine symptoms. The forward bend encourages soothing, restorative effects on the body and mind.
- Pawanmuktasana (Wind Release Pose): Helps release tension in the lower back and abdomen, promoting relaxation and improved blood circulation. This gentle pose can alleviate stress and reduce migraine discomfort.
- Setubandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose): Strengthens the glutes and hamstrings, improves posture, and opens the chest, reducing stress.
- Viparita Karani (Leg Up the Wall Pose): Promotes relaxation, improves blood circulation, and calms the nervous system, making it effective in relieving migraine symptoms. It soothes the mind and helps reduce stress-related triggers.
- Savasana (Corpse Pose): Promotes deep relaxation and stress reduction, which can be beneficial for migraine management.
- Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing): Balances the nervous system and promotes relaxation.
- Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath): Induces calmness and reduces stress, potentially offering headache relief.
- Bhastrika (Bellows Breath): Energizes the body and stimulates blood flow, which some individuals find helpful for pain management.
Adhomukha Svanasana
अधोमुख स्वनासन / Downward facing Dog Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Adhas/Adho (अधस्) meaning down, Mukha (मुख) …
Adhomukha swastikasana
अधोमुख स्वस्तिकासन / Auspicious Pose
“Adho” in Sanskrit means down, Mukha'' meaning face, Swastika" is auspicious …
Pawanmuktasana
पवनमुक्तासन / Wind Release Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Pawan (पवन) meaning wind or gas, Mukta (मुक्त) …
Setubandha Sarvangasana
सेतुबन्ध सर्वंगासन / Bridge pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Setu (सेतु) meaning bridge, Bandha (बन्धा) …
Viparita karani
विपरिता करणी / Legs up the wall Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Viparita (विपरिता) meaning inverted and Karani …
Savasana
शवासना / Corpse pose
The sanskrit name is derived from Śava (शव) meaning "corpse" and āsana (आसन) …
Nadi Shodhan Pranayama (Anulom Vilom Pranayama )
नाडीशोधन प्राणायाम (अनुलोम विलोम प्राणायाम ) / Alternate Nostril Breathing
Nadi Shodhana ("alternate nostril breathing" or "channel cleaning breathing") …
Bhramari Pranayama
भ्रामरी प्राणायाम / Humming Bee Breath
The Sanskrit word derived from Bhramar, which means “humming black bee", Prana …
Bhastrika Pranayama
भस्त्रिका प्राणायाम / Bellows Breath
The Sanskrit word “Bhastrika” means “bellows”, Prana meaning “Life force energy,” …
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