OPTIMIZE YOUR HEALTH
Healing Headaches

Yoga Sequence for Headache Relief
By Sue Kim-Saechao, RN, MSN, CRNP, and Jannet Huang, MD, FRCPC, FACE, ABHM

As we all know, exercise has a multitude of benefits. But did you know that regular exercise can even reduce headache frequency and severity? Here we offer a simple yoga sequence for relief of headache.

Easy yoga sequence: “Wing and a Prayer Sequence”

1. Sit in an easy cross-legged position on the floor, or sit in a chair, with your hands in prayer position at the center of your chest.
   
   
2. Slowly inhale and extend your bands toward the ceiling, keeping your palms together and your eyes on your thumbs, straightening your elbows and tilting your head back.
   
   
3. Exhale and lower your hands to prayer position at your chest.
   
   
4. Inhale and fully extend your arms out to the sides, palms down.
   
   
5. Exhale, returning your hands to prayer position.
   
   
6. Repeat this sequence 8 to 10 times. Imagine your arms are wings, and that with each "flap" you're flying farther and farther away from your headache.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for “advice only”, and not meant to provide specific medical recommendations or replace the medical advice of your health care practitioner.

—June 2007

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