5 Yoga Poses to Reduce Tension Headaches

Grabbing Opposite Elbows

• Stand with the feet firmly planted on the floor, hip width apart.
• Clasp your elbows behind your back.
• If you have more flexibility, place your palms together behind your back, with your fingers pointed upward.
• Relax your eyes and jaw.
• Hold for 10 seconds breathing evenly.
• Release.

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Gomukhasana Arms

How to:

• Stand with the feet firmly planted on the floor hip-width apart.
• Lift your right arm into the air beside your right ear.
• Bend your right elbow.
• Reach your right hand behind back, palm faces your back and place it down between your shoulder blades.
• Bring your left arm behind your back and climb it up to clasp your right hand.
• If you have tight shoulders, use a yoga belt or tie between your hands.
• Hold for 10 seconds breathing evenly.
• Release and repeat on the opposite side.