Bid adieu to headaches with these 9 yoga asanas

Sit straight, place your left hand on the right side of your head and slowly move your head to the left. Hold, and switch sides. It stretches your neck, which is the main culprit behind tension headache.

Seated Neck Release

Lie down while putting your legs against the wall. Place your hands open and breathe deeply. It stretches and relaxes the muscles in your neck, which helps reliving headache.

Legs Up The Wall

Start in a plank position, push hips up, form an inverted V shape, heels down, head between arms, stretch body. It increases blood flow to the head, relieving your headache.

Downward Facing Dog

Lie on back, grab feet, knees bent, widen legs and gently rock side to side. It relieves tension, stretches spine, and promotes relaxation, which can help alleviate headaches.

Happy Baby Pose

Bend forward with your feet hip-width apart, your head relaxed towards the floor. Grab opposite elbows, soften knees, and completely relax head and neck. It calms the mind and results in reduce headaches.

Standing Forward-fold

Stand with your feet slightly apart. Bend and hold the big toe of each foot with your hand. It increases oxygen and blood flow to the brain and provide immediate relief from headache.

Big Toe Pose

Lie flat, arms by sides, palms up. Focus on breath, release tension. It promotes relaxation, reducing stress and aiding headache relief through calming the mind.

Corpse Pose

Lower your body till your head meets the ground while keeping your arms stretched forward, with your bottom resting on your feet. It relaxes the body and helps with headache. 

Child’s Pose

Lie on back, bend knees, lift hips. Hold briefly, then release. It can relieve headache by reducing tension and stress while improving circulation and calming the mind.

Bridge Pose