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Alternate Nostril Breathing For Migraines
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As migraine warrior, I’ve found this to be helpful. Always consult your doctor to get pro advice!
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Right hand with index & middle finger folded in. Left hand with index finger & thumb pressing.
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Close off right nostril with thumb, exhale slowly through left nostril.
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Close of left nostril with ring finger & slowly inhale slowly through the right nostril.
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Repeat 5x. With each inhale, feel the air travel all the way up to the brain. Exhale release tension
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Relax fingers. Focus on space between eyebrows. Take a deep breath in & out through both nostrils.
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Change sides. Left hand framing nostrils. Exhale through the right & inhale through the left.
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Repeat 5x. Release fingers. Focus on space between eyebrows. Inhale & exhale through both nostrils.
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Interesting note: The right side 👃🏼 stimulates the left brain 🧠. And vice versa!
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The right brain controls creativity, imagination & art. The left side, logic, maths & facts.
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Try it out! For migrainuers, try on onset of migraine. Otherwise, it’s a great energising exercise!
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Josephine Lau
Yoga Teacher & entrepreneur Mum & Migraine Survivor, sprinkling love 💕 around a breath at a time.
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