YOGA FOR MIGRAINE - V

YOGA FOR MIGRAINE – V

 

Forward bending exercises for migraine

 

As I mentioned yesterday, during migraine there is decreased blood flow to the brain. Today I have given you a set of forward bending exercises that will increase blood flow to the head region and also stimulate the nerves which connect the various organs to the brain. Remember, if you wish to improve your condition, you will have to be regular in your practice.

Caution: Those with back problems should take care while doing exercise one and two. Those with high blood pressure, heart conditions, severe back conditions and severe eye conditions should avoid exercise three. Those with cervical spondylitis should keep the head on the floor for exercise four.

 

EXERCISE 1

Ü      Stand with your feet together and your back straight

Ü      Inhale and raise both the arms up over the head

Ü      Exhale and bend forward, rest the palms on the floor and bring the head to the knees

Ü      Hold 10-30 seconds, breathing normally

Ü      Inhale, raise both the arms up and resume to start position.

 

EXERCISE 2

Ü      Sit with your legs straight out and the back straight

Ü      Bend your knees and bring the soles of the feet together

Ü      Gently pull the feet towards the groin

Ü      Inhale, raise both arms, exhale as you bend the body forward and bring your hands to rest on the floor as shown

Ü      Hold for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally

Ü      Inhale slowly as you raise your arms and body up and come back to start position.

 

EXERCISE 3

Ü      Stand straight with your legs spread about a metre apart

Ü      Bend forward from the hips and place your hands on the floor

Ü      Catch hold of both your ankles as shown and bring your head to rest on the floor

Ü      Hold for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally

Ü      Slowly resume to the start position.

 

EXERCISE 4

Ü      Lie on your back, your arms by your side

Ü      Inhale and raise your right leg

Ü      Bend the right leg, clasp your right knee with your hands and exhale as you bring your chin to your knee

Ü      Hold position 10-30 seconds, breathing normally

Ü      Repeat with the left leg

Ü      Now, inhale and raise both your legs

Ü      Bend the knees; clasp them with your hands as shown, exhale as you bring the chin to the knees

Ü      Hold for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally

Ü      Straighten the legs, and slowly resume start position.