![]() ![]() Lay back on it for a couple of minutes per day.Īs the Doc mentioned, general yoga exercises are good for general health but most of the yoga "tricks" won't directly help migraines. Of course never stretch an unreasonable amount. Grab your left knee with right hand and "pull" your body into the twist. You can do seated spinal twists in any chair. You can do this on a floor if necessary but try to get one in before jumping out if bed. Inhale back to center, exhale and rest, then repeat for the other side. Then, inhale as you turn your head to the right, and as you exhale, "melt" into the stretch. Here are some of the easiest yoga moves for beginners, that have a higher likelihood of helping with migraines:įrom bed 1st thing in the morning: while laying on your back, inhale as you raise your right leg to the ceiling (straight or bent at the knee, both options work), then exhale as you lower it down to your left. It works for some but sadly doesn't help everyone. Many people have tried yoga for migraines. ![]() The key is to be comfortable in those shapes, and just breathe. Restorative yoga is, most often, a collection of fully supported asana/shapes with no work to them, so if you're feeling crappy but can get on the floor or even your bed with some cushions, blankets, etc., you can often still do some form of practice. We tend to breathe more shallowly when in pain, and for some people, having a yoga practice to focus on can help them overcome that during an attack. Balance can always be done by a wall or next to a table or chair, and some days will be better than others, which is 100% ok.įor rough days, migraine days, etc., you may find restorative yoga to be a good option. You may find you need to be careful about how you come out of them - coming up from standing folds can be interesting if I'm getting or have a migraine. This can be tricky for some migraine folks, but even down dog or a wide legged forward fold can be good options. Inversion does not necessarily mean standing on your head, though you can work toward that if you'd like- but some time with your head lower than your heart. It will include moving your body in most of the ways it can - forward, backward, and side bending, twists, balance, inversion. Most active styles of yoga will help with postural muscles and many practices/teachers also incorporate stuff that works on neck/shoulders/back stuff that many students struggle with as it relates to tight/weak areas or too much time spent sitting, working at a desk, or driving.Ī well-rounded practice will include a balance of stretch and strength (there's a huge misconception that yoga is all about stretch only one style focuses on that and the intention isn't about the muscles in that case). As a general rule for prevention and better health overall, any well-rounded practice that you enjoy will likely be fine. While 'yoga for migraine' exists, nothing about yoga is one size fits all, and yoga during an attack will be very dependent on how you feel, what you can tolerate, and what styles you actually find you enjoy. You can check their website to see if it’s near you. I hope you find something you love!!! I’d you have any Les Mills classes at gyms near you BodyFlow is similar to yoga and set to popular music. I was a couple classes away from being a teacher and just finally had to force myself to walk away, but SO many students that had pain issues or were recovering from accidents, etc were benefiting wonderfully. Unfortunately, yoga and really most exercise aggravates my pain issues. The relaxation and meditation time is just wonderful at a studio. Knowing your form is correct as you progress is key, and being with others can be so beneficial mentally in other ways. Once you’re comfortable enough, I highly recommend trying out in person classes. You can also get a feel from some of those teachers on their Instagram if they have it. Exploring the free YouTube first and finding a teaching style you like is great. I actually began with a video I found at the grocery store, lol, and it just exploded from there for me. I remember doing some of Adrienne’s early on as well. ![]()
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