Yoga to relieve headache
Try these three Yoga postures for instant relief from a headache.
1. Viparita Karanyasana: In this inversion posture, putting your legs up brings instant relief from tense neck and shoulder muscles. You can do this posture by resting your legs straight up against a wall, or by supporting your back with your hands as your legs are inverted. Stay in this posture for 3-5 minutes to feel the tension releasing from your neck.
2. Adho Mukhasvanasana: In this downward facing dog pose, you let your head to hang between your shoulders. It lengthens the spine and relieves stiffness in the back thereby releasing tension in the neck and head. You also feel more energized after this asana. Stay in this posture for 1-2 minutes.
3. Happy Baby Pose: This asana brings instant relief to your spine and back muscles. It is also a restorative, happy pose. You can slowly rock from side to side to relax your hips, too. When the back is relaxed, your headache will also release. Stay in this asana for 2-3 minutes.