A study in India demonstrated a 48% reduction in frequency and severity in migraines if treated with yoga in addition to exercise, dietary support, stress management and advice on sleep (compared to 12% reduction with these treatments without yoga). One of the mechanisms for the impact of yoga is through relaxation and reducing stress, which is a known trigger for migraines.
Around 5 million Australians suffer from migraines. Thus adding yoga to your health plan can help, and reduce the amount of medications you may need (only 50% of migraine sufferers get benefit from medications in any case).
For Osana members, we are running online yoga every Tuesday at 10am – see you there! Otherwise you can find a local studio on https://www.findyoga.com.au/in/australia
There are some great yoga Apps – try Asana Rebel, Alo Moves, Glo, Dog Down or Peloton Digital. Also, some engaging Youtube videos – check out Yoga with Adriene, Yoga with Tim, Body Positive Yoga, Spirit Voyage, and Purple Valley Ashtanga Yoga.
References:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuP3-_uB7WU&feature=youtu.be
- https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/06/health/yoga-migraine-relief-study-wellness/index.html#:~:text=A%20recipe%20for%20headache%20prevention&text=The%20most%20common%20trigger%20for,of%20this%20often%20debilitating%20condition.
- https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a29144847/best-yoga-app/