Some Good Yoga Asanas To Relieve From Migraine
Yoga is good for people suffering from migraines. Let’s understand what migraines actually are, before looking at the asanas to help cure it.
Migraines: Migraine is a headache, a vascular one, to be specific. It happens when the nerve endings become inflamed because of expanding blood vessels in the surface of the brain. A migraine is usually accompanied by symptoms like dizziness, tunnel vision, mood fluctuations, nausea as well as pain in one or both sides of the head, around the eyes, neck, face or in the sinus. There isn’t any permanent cure for migraines, though medicines are used to keep them in check.
Causes Of Migraines: There are various causes and for each person the cause can be different. Certain odors, medication, hormonal imbalance, stress or light can be a few reasons that cause migraines. Imbalance in serotonin and magnesium, certain brain chemicals, or fluctuations in progesterone and estrogen can also cause migraines. The physical factors include hunger, sexual activity, excess or deprivation of sleep, exertion or stress. Certain food products can also trigger off migraines.
Treating Migraines With Yoga: Yoga focuses on preventing migraines by controlling stress, sensory overload and by soothing the mind. Here are a few yoga postures that help control migraines:
Kapalabhati: A breathing technique, this is used for cleansing and releasing tension.
Tadasana (Mountain pose): This posture is about the power of stillness and balance as well as strength and relaxation.
Pada Hastasana (Hands To Feet pose): This posture strengthens and stretches the spine, legs, hamstrings and the waist.
Ardhachandrasana (Crescent Moon Pose): This asana strengthens the limbs, improves concentration and balance, increases stamina and relieves backaches.
Upavista Konasana (Stand Spread Leg Forward Fold): This pose is good for stretching your legs and spine.
Vrksasana (Tree Pose): A good pose for strengthening the back muscles, ankles, thighs and calves, the Tree pose can make your groin and hips more supple. It is not only good for improving concentration and balance, the tree pose is great for those suffering from sciatica.
Padmasana (Lotus Pose): A classic pose, the lotus pose is good for meditation. It also enhances your posture, flexibility and concentration.
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose): this posture is good for increasing the flexibility of the spine, strengthening the back and the arms, and healing constipation and menstrual irregularities.
Balasana (Child pose): This asana is good for stretching your back muscles, ankles, hips, thighs and shoulders.
You can also perform the Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend), Pavanamuktasana (Wind Relieving pose), Shavasana (Corpse pose), Anuloma Viloma (Alternate Nostril Breathing) and simple meditation techniques to control migraines.
