This type of yoga is slow and steady. Each position is often held for a few minutes, slowly stretching muscles and releasing tension. Many of the sessions also emphasize breathing and meditation to further reduce stress and anxiety.
I initially struggled with this addition to my routine. It seemed counter-intuitive to get out of bed and then lie on the floor; there was no victory in it. Moreover, the videos showed people who were making all the moves seem easy, when I was struggling to do ‘basic’ moves like fold my knees to my chest (because it induced nausea). I realized that yin yoga is best used as a migraine prevention when you’re feeling well, and better avoided when you’re feeling ill.
There are many videos that have been set up for people with headaches and migraines, but always be conscious of your own ability and take your time when exploring these options (and don’t forget to check with your doctor to see if it suits):
(16 mins) YOGA FOR STRESS & ANXIETY (youtube.com)
(18 mins) 15 min YOGA FOR MIGRAINES | headache, stress & neck release (youtube.com)
(21 mins) Relaxing Breath & Movement | Beginners Yoga (youtube.com)
(26 mins) Yin Yoga for Headaches and Migraines | Headaches & Migraines Release (youtube.com)
(28 mins) Yin Yoga for Headaches and Migraines | 25 Minute Yin Yoga (youtube.com)
(33 mins) Yin Yoga for Migraines and Headaches | 30 min Yin for Pain Relief 🌿 (youtube.com)
(53 mins) YIN YOGA | 50 minutes deep relax | full body stretch and opening (youtube.com)
(56 mins) 60 min yin (youtube.com)
Take care friends, Linda x
PS – all the videos are grouped together in a single playlist over on YouTube: The Mindful Migraine – YouTube
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