Tired of Headaches? Yoga & Ayurvedic Fixes to Bring You Instant Relief
Mamas, I get it—headaches and migraines are the last thing you need when juggling kids, work, and daily life. But the truth is, as mums, we often put ourselves last, ignoring the signs our bodies give us. I used to brush off my headaches as just part of being tired or stressed, but over time, I realized they were my body’s way of telling me to slow down, reset, and take care of myself. I use to wake up with a very sore jaw, feeling tightness and tension headaches which didn’t want to go away. This can be very debilitating when you are trying to keep up with your busy schedule. I hear many of my friends complaining of headaches and migraines that lead them to have to go to bed and lay still for hours to just be able to get through the day.
Ignoring headaches can lead to chronic pain, brain fog, poor sleep, and exhaustion, making your mum life even harder. That’s why I started using yoga and Ayurveda to prevent and relieve migraines and headaches—natural, simple, and life-changing. Let me share what’s worked for me!
Why Mums Get Headaches & Migraines
Headaches don’t just happen for no reason—there’s always a trigger, and for mums, it’s often a mix of stress, hormones, dehydration, and tension.
🌀 Tension & Stress – Carrying kids, hunching over a phone, and constantly multitasking builds tightness in the neck, shoulders, and jaw—leading to tension headaches.
🌊 Hormonal Changes – Postpartum, breastfeeding, periods, and even lack of sleep can mess with our hormones, triggering migraine attacks.
💧 Dehydration & Poor Nutrition – Busy days mean we often forget to drink water and eat properly, which can cause blood sugar drops and headaches.
🖥️ Screen Time & Overstimulation – Phones, computers, and bright lights strain our eyes and nervous system, making migraines worse.
Yoga Poses to Relieve Headaches
Whenever I feel a headache coming on, I take 5–10 minutes for these gentle yoga poses. They help release tension, calm my nervous system, and improve circulation—often stopping a migraine or headache before it gets worse.
1. Child’s Pose (Balasana) – Deep Relaxation
This pose calms the mind, eases tension, and soothes the nervous system.
👉 How to do it:
Sit back on your heels, stretch your arms forward, and rest your forehead on the mat.
Take deep belly breaths and stay here for 1–2 minutes.
2. Cat-Cow Stretch (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) – Relieves Neck & Shoulder Tension
If your headache comes from sitting too much or holding tension in your shoulders, this pose is magic.
👉 How to do it:
Start on hands and knees.
Inhale, arch your back, lift your chest (Cow Pose).
Exhale, round your spine, tuck your chin (Cat Pose).
Repeat 10 times with slow breathing.
3. Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani) – Instant Stress Relief
This pose boosts circulation and helps with hormone balance, making it perfect for stress or hormonal migraines.
👉 How to do it:
Lie on your back and place your legs against a wall.
Let your arms relax at your sides.
Breathe deeply and stay for 5–10 minutes.
4. Forward Fold (Uttanasana) – Releases Tension in the Head
This pose increases blood flow to the brain, which can stop a headache in its tracks.
👉 How to do it:
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
Hinge forward from your hips and let your head hang down.
Hold for 1 minute while taking slow breaths.
Ayurvedic Tips for Migraine & Headache Relief
Ayurveda teaches us that migraines and headaches often come from Vata (stress & tension) or Pitta (heat & inflammation) imbalances. These simple natural remedies can help:
🌿 Massage Your Head with Warm Oil (Shiro Abhyanga) – Before bed, massage coconut or Brahmi oil into your scalp to calm the nervous system.
🛁 Soak in a Ginger & Epsom Salt Bath – Helps relax muscles and release toxins.
🥤 Stay Hydrated with Herbal Teas – Sip on coriander, fennel, or mint tea to cool the body and prevent headaches.
🌞 Avoid Skipping Meals – Eating at regular times balances blood sugar and prevents migraines.
💆♀️ Apply Peppermint or Sandalwood Oil – Gently rub a drop on your temples to ease tension.
🔥 Reduce Spicy & Fried Foods – If your headaches feel hot and throbbing, cooling foods like cucumber, coconut, and mint can help.
Why It’s Important to Take Care of Yourself
I used to think headaches were just something I had to deal with—until they started affecting my patience, energy, and ability to be present with my kids. Mum life is already exhausting, and chronic headaches or migraines only make it harder.
Taking just 5-10 minutes a day for yoga, hydration, and self-care has completely changed how I feel. No more waking up with headaches, no more brain fog, no more feeling irratable because I feel drained.
If you’re struggling with migraines or constant headaches, listen to your body. Give yourself permission to slow down, stretch, breathe, and care for yourself—you deserve to feel good.
💛 Have you tried any of these remedies? What works best for you when headaches strike? Let me know.
