Tackling Headaches

3 years ago By Yogi Anoop

      One of the primary factors behind a headache is that the brain is experiencing very little while it is loaded with a lot to perform. For example, before preparing food, we think about what to make, what all will go into the cooking process and finally comes the act of cooking. When the act comes, it is a performance, execution of what was previously thought, therefore, at this stage, the thinking process of the mind takes a backseat and activity begins.

Now, think of it this way, if right before preparing the food, you get into an argument with someone, what will happen? Throughout the cooking time, your mind will be in an overthinking mode, replaying the argument. Thus, the activity part is disrupted and the brain, which was not supposed to be clouded with thoughts at this time, continues to be active. In such a situation what can a person expect other than a headache? 

When mental activity gallops like an uncontrollable horse, it gives rise to headaches. Without activity, we cannot experience anything. Overthinking and over utilisation of the brain simply leads to mental and emotional burnout.  

Bottom line? As we grow older, our mental load increases and physical activity reduces - this is the primary reason behind not just headaches but also a range of lifestyle diseases. Too much mental load puts pressure on gut health as well because the brain and the stomach are intricately tied. As a result, air pressure begins to travel upward and gives rise to headaches.  

How to tackle it?

Chest expansion and squeezing pranayama is one of the easiest and most effective ways to get rid of this imbalance. Actually, this is more like a breathing technique rather than pranayama. Your focus here is to expand and contract the chest while you breathe in and out without moving your stomach. 

There are many more ways to calm the mind, consultation with Yogi Anoop will help you get a personalised health plan which will include dietary advice, pranayama and yoga asanas to boost health and wellness.  

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