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Yoga for Headaches


Research Notes on Yoga for Headaches


There are various types of headache that are caused by anxiety or tension, depression and other medical conditions.1 Gentle yoga postures and meditations can release the mind and body from stress and tension.2 Studies have shown that yoga and conventional medical treatment can help improve a patients well being.3

Fast Facts:

  • Headache is one of the most common health complaint.1
  • It is advisable to practice yoga in a calming environment with low lights and soft music.4
  • The ultimate aim of yoga is to reach kaivalya (emancipation or ultimate freedom).5

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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 The Holistic Care: Yogic Treatment For Headache
  2. ABC of Yoga: Yoga for Tension-Type Headache
  3. Healthwise (via WebMD): Yoga
  4. Yoga Basics: Therapy for Headache
  5. MediciNet: What is Yoga?

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