How to Reduce Headaches

How Can I Use Pranayama to Reduce Headaches?

The cause of migraines is essentially unknown. There are several things you can do to mitigate the symptoms, however. Although everyone reacts differently, deep breathing can be a very effective way of calming the mind and reducing pain. According to WebMD, "In order to learn how to relax and cope with migraines and headaches, you need to become familiar with your own breathing patterns and change them in ways that will help you relax."

Long, slow exhalation will help you relax and reduce your symptoms. We've put together a Pranayama course that you can use with our app and that will help you relax when you're in pain. Remember, it is best to do Pranayama when you are not in pain, rather than only doing it when your symptoms arise.

Go to our app's custom setting and set up the following patterns.  You can try either the beginner, intermediate, or advanced courses.

Beginner Patterns

Intermediate Patterns

Advanced Patterns

Breathing - Information on deep breathing and its health benefits

Pranayama – All About Yoga Breathing

• What is Pranayama?
• How to do Pranayama – the Basics
• Stages of Breathing in Pranayama
• Different Styles of Pranayama

Pranayama – Techniques and Tips

• How to Breathe Diaphragmatically
• Safety Guidelines
• How can I use Breathing to meditate more effectively?

Pranayama – All About Breathing and Your Health

• Why is Breathing so important?
• Benefits of Pranayama – the Power of Effective Breathing
• Breathing techniques to get the most out of your practice

Pranayama – Suggestions for Specific Regimens

• Breathing Course for Beginners
• How can I use Pranayama to reduce headaches?
• How to Breathe – the Basics
• Anxiety Attacks - How to stop anxiety attacks
• Stress Relief - How to Reduce Stress

Sleep

• How to fall asleep fast - Get a good night's sleep
• Pranayama for deep sleep
• Sleep Apnea
• Sleep Disorders
• How to Deal with Sleep Deprivation
• Stop snoring