Headaches & Migraine Relief
Yoga Therapy for Headaches & Migraine Relief
Headaches — whether tension headaches, migraines, or posture–related pain — are
becoming increasingly common in today’s lifestyle. Stress, long sitting hours, poor
posture, and lack of circulation often trigger pain in the head, neck, and shoulders.
At YogAbhyasa, we approach headaches through alignment–based yoga therapy and
breathwork that calm the nervous system, restore circulation, and release muscular
tension.
Why Hamstrings Are Important
• They support the spine and pelvis, keeping posture upright and balanced.
• They allow smooth bending, stretching, and walking movements.
• They protect the knees and lower back by sharing the body’s load.
How Yoga Helps in Different Types of Headaches
• Tension Headaches: Caused by stress and tight neck/shoulder muscles. Gentle
stretches, supported backbends, and relaxation postures release stiffness and
reduce pressure.
• Migraines: Often linked with nervous system sensitivity and poor circulation.
Restorative yoga with breath awareness calms the mind, improves oxygen
supply, and reduces migraine triggers.
• Posture–Related Headaches: Sitting with rounded shoulders and a stiff spine
limits blood and oxygen flow to the head. Alignment–based yoga lengthens the
spine, corrects posture, and reduces strain.
How Yoga Helps in Different Types of Headaches
• Tension Headaches: Caused by stress and tight neck/shoulder muscles. Gentle stretches, supported backbends, and relaxation postures release stiffness and reduce pressure.
• Migraines: Often linked with nervous system sensitivity and poor circulation. Restorative yoga with breath awareness calms the mind, improves oxygen supply, and reduces migraine triggers.
• Posture–Related Headaches: Sitting with rounded shoulders and a stiff spine limits blood and oxygen flow to the head. Alignment–based yoga lengthens the spine, corrects posture, and reduces strain.
The Role of Spine Lengthening
A healthy, lengthened spine is key for headache relief. When the spine is properly aligned and lengthened:
• Blood & Oxygen Flow Increases: The upright posture opens the chest and improves circulation, allowing more oxygen–rich blood to reach the brain.
• Nervous System Calms: Alignment relieves compression in the neck and spine, soothing nerves that often trigger headaches.
• Energy (Prāṇa) Moves Freely: In yoga, the spine is the pathway of prāṇa shakti; when lengthened, energy flows smoothly, reducing blockages that can manifest
as pain.
Benefits of Yoga Therapy for Headaches
Reduces frequency and intensity of migraines
Relieves tension in neck, shoulders, and upper back
Improves posture and spinal health
Enhances oxygen and blood circulation to the head
Promotes deep relaxation and mental clarity
At YogAbhyasa, every session is adapted to individual needs, using alignment principles and therapeutic techniques. This makes practice safe, effective, and deeply restorative — helping students find lasting relief from headaches.