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Yoga Therapy for Headache Relief

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I am a frequent sufferer of both tension-type headaches and migraines, and I also practice yoga several times per week. This attractive little square book provides an easy to follow yoga stretching routine that is appropriate for anyone, even those with no prior exposure to yoga.

The book begins with some basic information about headaches, including distinguishing between tension-type headaches and migraines and reviewing common causes of headaches. This material is presented in a simple, easy-to-read format, although it will probably already be familiar to those who have done prior research into their headaches. The authors then move into an overview of Ananda yoga, a copyrighted style which basically combines traditional yoga postures with positive affirmations.

Next come the yoga routines themselves. The book presents several options, including the Main Routine, a 20-minute daily practice to help prevent headaches, and the Intervention Routine, which can be used to decrease the discomfort from certain types of headaches in progress. The Main Routine consists of 15 total exercises which vary from standing in correct posture, yogic breathing, arm stretches, and neck rolls to seated and lying stretches. Exercises 9-15 include a simple affirmation such as 'I relax from outer involvement into my inner haven of peace.' The only prop required is a blanket; a strap is optional for some of the poses. An additional chapter suggests more challenging postures such as ear-closing pose, shoulderstand, and plow for once you are ready to expand your daily practice. The Intervention Routine includes 5 exercises from the Main routine plus yogic breath and relaxation postures. Finally, the book ends with a review of other options for headache treatments, including medications.

These simple stretching routines will definitely help you to release tension from your muscles while relaxing your body and mind. Since I already practice yoga, I don't plan to do the entire routine daily, but I'm confident that adding these simple postures will have a positive impact on my headaches. This is an excellent resource for those who prefer a more wellness-focused model to traditional medical treatment.

Outstanding! I couldn't stop reading it from cover to cover, just for the pleasure of discovering what information and solutions would come next. I tried the short yoga routine when I had a major tension headache building and had complete and immediate relief, plus my headache didn't reappear hours later as it can when taking pills. The photos took me step by step with excellent guidelines. Now I keep the book handy, and have put away my bottle of Advil. I'm thrilled I don't have to be dependant on pills!
This book is very well written, and has lots of photos so it's easy to follow and understand. Here is a great blend of traditional medicine and easy yoga postures and techniques to prevent and relieve headaches. The medical information is thorough, yet nicely written for the layperson. The medical treatments transition beautifully to prevention and remedies through yoga. The postures are fabulous, too, just for relieving neck and shoulder tension and feeling more calm. I'm sold! A longer, daily routine is also offered for people who suffer from migraines and frequent headaches.
Now I don't have to mask symptoms by taking pills, and can go right to the source of the problem -- in 5-10 minutes. A treasure of a book!

After a grueling day at work in the city, I came home with a headache that was more than unbearable. Luckily I had recently purchased "Yoga Therapy for Headache Relief", and this was the perfect opporutnity to try it out. It worked! After the rountine, amazingly the severity of my headache had dimishned and after sometime the pain left entirely. Now I practice the yoga postures offered in this book so I can maintain overall well-being and I remain to this day virtually headache free. Thank you! -Phil Romano

I found this book both informative and enjoyable to read. The background information on headaches is presented in a thorough but easy to understand way. The techniques for headache management and prevention are both practical and fun. I have made the yoga techniques a part of my daily routine with good result--I look forward to doing them! I would recommend this book to any one who would like to learn to better manage their own stress, and get results right away.

Perfect book, perfect service, The exercises are wonderful, big help for tension headaches, absolutely wonderful, easy to follow, and very effective for headache relief. Thank you!

This book reads like a doctor's office pamphlet or an introductory primer. It's fully 12% in (on a Kindle) before they finally get past the sales pitch that you read in the sample, and longer than that before they get to the point. It seems to have been written for people who have no prior knowledge of natural medicine and yoga. If you are already familiar with yoga, mudras, natural foods, etc. as headache management, this is probably not the book for you and will likely be a big disappointment. On the other hand, if that's what you are looking for and this is your first exposure to the subject (and you like it), then I can't recommend enough that you do more research and learn about hand mudras and natural foods, different types of yoga, etc. I think they should have added "An Introduction to" prior to the rest of the title. That would help set the expectation to the right level.

This book has positions for headache relief that can be done without doing headstands! They were even approved by my yoga instructor who assured me that although I can't get into some of the exact postures yet (due to my weight and fibromylgia) I will get there with practice. They will improve strength in the shoulder girdle and neck muscles that can have a great deal to do with headaches.
It reviews types of headache's, how to tell them apart, how yoga can provide relief, easy to understand instructions and pictures. There are 2, one short & one longer, safe and effective routines. There are variation suggested for pregnant women, overweight people, even cautions for people with injuries or conditions that a particular position might aggrevate. There are also suggestions for alternative things you can try for migraines and tension headaches and a list of book, video,& music resources in the appendix.
I found this book helpful and well worth the money.

I suffer from chronic migraines and I found the Yoga poses provided in this book easy to understand and more importantly, helpful in providing some stretching exercises with a focus on relief from head pain. I have found improvement as a result of consistent use of these exercises on a daily basis. I am no trying to incorporate them into my more "regular" routine. Great price on the book as well.Yoga Therapy for Headache Relief