This practice will help to soothe your headache by addressing the tension that originates in the trunk of the body.

*There are no guarantees that your headache will completely disappear, however, the practice will bring you some relief and provide you with a little respite.

It is always best to do a practice like this as soon as you feel a headache coming on, once the headache is established, it can be harder to alleviate.

Props: yoga mat, blanket, flat pillow for under your head, 2 yoga blocks, weighted sandbag or buckwheat bag

Benefits of this practice:
• Soothes the nervous system slowing you down and creating a deep state of relaxation.
• Releases tight muscles shifting you out of long held postural patterns that can create tension and exacerbate your headache.
• Gives your mind and body time to rest and restore which changes the way you respond to stress both physically and emotionally.
• Lowers your blood pressure and heart rate.
• Reduces cortisol which is the stress hormone in your body that rises when you get agitated or stressed.