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PANGUM LANGHAYATÄ GIRIM
YATKRIPÁ TAMAHAM VANDÄ
PARAMÁNANDA SÁGARAM
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Name of the disease & terminologiesEtiologyPhysical examination, signs and symptoms InvestigationsModern medical treatmentAlternative therapies – Yoga managementDietBooks and journals for reference
Headache occurs in many medical disorders. Migraine headache Muscle contraction headache (tension
headache) Cluster headache
HEADACHE
Migraine is a particular pattern of headache – nature, severity, frequency differs.
MIGRAINE HEADACHE
Sites of migraine headaches
Characteristics of migraine headaches
Age 20-60 years, common in women Neurological symptoms Vomiting One-sided headache Throbbing pain Lasts for few hours to three days Photophobia (shimmering lights) and
phonophobia Premonitory symptoms Migraine in children
TRIGGERED BY
HUNGER SHOPPING
COMPUTER EYE STRAIN
INSOMNIA EMOTIONS
HOT SUN
CHEESECITRUS FRUIT
MENSTRUATION
ALCOHOL CHOCOLATE
MIGRAINE TRIGGERS
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
Menstruation in female
Foods
Strong smells
Bright light
Loud noise
Stress mental or physical
Sleep
Pain killer, Control of nausea, Dark quiet place, Eye pads, Ear plugs, Ice packs, Ergot based drugs.
TREATMENT
Has no other symptom beside headache Never wakes the patient at night Tension in neck muscles Family tendency Goes away on relaxation Neck massage, physiotherapy is useful Treatment – tranquilizers like diazepam, etc.
MUSCLE CONTRACTION HEADACHE (TENSION HEADACHE)
Series of headache in clusters lasting six to twelve weeks.
Sufferer wakes up in the early morning Red-watery eye, stuffiness of nostril, drooping
of eyelid may be seen. Common in men and smokers. Treatment – steroids, oxygen, ergotamine
CLUSTER HEADACHE
Neuralgia Eye and ear problems Chinese restaurant syndrome (monosodium
glutamate) Ice cream headache, etc.
SECONDARY HEADACHES
Blood test X-ray Urine MRI LP EEG
INVESTIGATIONS
TREATMENT ACCORDING TO ALLOPATHIC MEDICINE
Preventive treatment for migraines – Betablockers, Pizotifen, Methysergide, Calcium channel blockers, Clonidine, etc.
Ayurveda Naturopathy Homeopathy Qi-gong Reiki Acupuncture Cognitive therapy Hypnotherapy Aromatherapy Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
(TENS)
OTHER THERAPIES
YOGA PRACTICES
YOGA IS BALANCE (SAMATVAM)
I A Y T CORRECTS IMBALANCES
AIMS :
• STRESS REDUCTION
• RELIEF OF PAIN
• MEDICATION REDUCTION
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Panchakosa concept
ANNAMAYA KOSA
Vamana dhouti once a week Performed at the beginning of headache
can abate an attack.
KRIYAS
o KAPALABHATI o JALA NETIo TRATAKA
AVOID DURING SEVERE H.A
ASANASHEAD ROLLING --
Massages the scalp muscle
Releases pranic blocks
ASANAS
BASIC SET OF 12 ASANAS –
Deep rest
Sthira sukham ásanám
Stability and effortlessness in the final position
PRAYATNA SHAITHILYA RELAXATION
ANANTA SAMAPATTI JOY OF EXPANSION
BASIC SET OF 12 ASANAS
- DEEP REST
ASANAS
ATIJERNATVAM
PRANIC IMBALANCE
TOO MUCH OF PRANA DRAWNTO HEAD
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PRANIC IMBALANCE
PRANAYAMASECTIONAL BREATHING - DIVERTS TO SAMANA
SAV- RIGHT SIDED HEADACHE
CAV- LEFT SIDED HEADACHE
N S- BALANCE
= A bad habit of excessive focussing and speed
= A good habit Of defocussing
and expansion
Aim of IAYT in tension H.AMANOMAYA KOSA
VERY USEFUL TO SLOW DOWN
MEDITATION
MOVE FROM DHARANA TO DHYANAFROM DHYANA TO SAMADHI
PURPOSE OF LIFENATURE OF HAPPINESS
MEANING OF LIFE
VIJNANAMAYA KOSA
ANANDAMAYA KOSA
BLISS AND SATISFACTION IS MY TRUE NATURE
YOGASTAH KURU KARMANI
LIFE OF JOY, HUMOUR, ACCEPTANCE, SURRENDER
INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR HEADACHE AND NECK PAIN
Loosening and breathing exercises Loosening of fingers Loosening of wrists Rotation of shoulder Neck bending Neck rotation Pada sancalana Hand stretch breathing Tiger breathing Sasankasana breathing Head rolling Suryanamaskara Quick relaxation technique (QRT)
Yogasanas Ardhakaticakrasana Padahastasana Trikonasana Vakrasana/ Ardha-Matsyendrasana Ustrasana Bhujangasana Salabhasana Matsyasana Viparitakarini Deep relaxation technique (DRT)
Pranayama Kapalabhati Vibhaga pranayama Candra Anuloma pranayama Nadi suddhi Sitali/ Sitkari/ Sadanta BhramariMeditation (Dhyana Dharana) Nadanusandhana OM meditationKriyas Jala Neti Sutra Neti Vamana Dhouti
AvoidSupine postures – DhanurasanaSevere cases of headach and neck pain should
also avoidExtreme forward bendingSutra NetiVamana Dhouti
Headache is usually but a symptom of disease somewhere in the body.
Disease conditions and irritation anywhere in the system are telegraphed to headquarters in the brain and there manifest in the form of various symptoms, the most frequent of which is headache.
Yoga aims at reducing chronic headaches by calming the mind.
Breathing Exercises and Meditation can also provide relief.
SPECIFIC PRACTICE
For daily practice: Practice Jal Neti (Nasal cleansing) for
immediate relief. Rechaka - Puraka Pranayama - corrects
disorders of digestive system, circulatory and respiratory system.
Shitali Pranayama - has a great soothing, relaxing and cooling effect on the whole body; helps people suffering from high blood pressure, gastric troubles, tension and anxiety.
Recommended Asana : Suryanaskara (Sun salutation) - invigorates the
central nervous system. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) - inwardly
activates the whole of abdominal area, neck, shoulders, face and head areas.
Shavasana.(Corpse Pose) - removes fatigue and quitens the mind ; must be practised at the end of asansa.
Pachhimottanasana Halasana Sarvangasana Shavasana Shirshasana
Headache Suryanamaskara Shirshasana Sarvangasana Uttanapadasana Padmasana Pachhimottanasana Shavasana Pranayama
Migraine