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Yoga to cure migraine, calm mind

Bharat Thakur guides you through practices and wisdom of this ancient science of exercising

Last updated: November 08, 2018 | 02:28

Bharat Thakur

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Bhramari Pranayam is a very effective breathing technique for people suffering from hypertension

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Yoga for migraine relief 4

In the last part of this series, let us learn a simple breathing technique that is considered as one of the most trusted cures for migraines in yoga.

Bhramari Pranayam is a very effective practice that instantly calms the mind. It is one of the best breathing exercises to release anger, agitation, frustration or anxiety from the mind.

Note: Though these postures are easy to do and can be practised at home as with all the other exercises, it’s advisable to consult a doctor before starting them.

Procedure:

Sit in any comfortable position keeping your back straight and your shoulders relaxed.

Use your thumb to plug your ears and cut-off the sound from outside.

Now take a deep breath in and push the chest out.

As you exhale produce a humming sound like a bee and prolong it as long as your breath lasts.

Repeat this for 10-15 rounds and then be seated quietly in the same position for a few seconds for the vibrations to be absorbed into the mind.

Benefits:

Instantly relieves tension, anger and anxiety in the mind. It is a very effective breathing technique for people suffering from hypertension as it calms the agitated mind down.

Gives relief if you’re feeling hot or have a slight headache.

Helps mitigate migraines.

Improves concentration and memory.

Builds confidence.

Helps in reducing blood pressure.

Caution: This posture is to be practised on an empty stomach.

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