10 Yoga Asanas For Relief From Migraine

Zee Media Bureau
Sep 18, 2023

1. Hastapadasana (Standing Forward Bend)

Hastapadasana, the inverted yoga posture involving a significant forward bend, improves blood supply across the nervous system and helps in reducing headaches.

2. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)

Setu Bandhasana is a backbend that helps to release tension in the neck, shoulders, and spine. It also improves blood circulation to the brain, thereby giving great relief from migraines.

3. Balasana (Child Pose)

The Child Pose relaxes the upper body and opens up the back, shoulders and spine, which can help lessen the severity of headache.

4. Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

Padmasana is a seated pose that promotes calmness and relaxation. It helps to release tension in the shoulders, neck, and head and relaxes your brain cells.

5. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)

Adho Mukha Svanasana improves blood circulation, stretches your body, clears your mind and gives great relief from headaches.

6. Marjariasana (Cat Stretch)

Marjariasana improves blood circulation, stretches your neck and spine, and is very calming to both the mind and body.

7. Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose)

Viparita Karani is a restorative asana that promotes relaxation and helps to reduce stress and tension. This asana also helps to improve blood circulation to the brain.

8. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

Uttanasana is a standing forward bend that helps to release tension in the neck, shoulders, and spine. It also helps to improve blood circulation to the head and neck.

9. Paschimottanasana (Two-legged Forward Bend)

Paschimottanasana is a seated forward bend yoga that adds to the calmness of the mind and reduces anxiety.

10. Shavasana (Corpse Pose)

Shavasana rejuvenates the body by bringing it into a deep state of meditative rest. It improves blood circulation to the brain, which reduces the intensity of migraines.

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