What exercises will help my headaches and
lower-back tension?
This is a simple
sequence of postures that help rest the back and improve
energy levels in the spine. They are also useful for
migraines, mental tension and fighting
fatigue.
Lie on your back with knees bent and
feet flat on the floor. Cradle the base of your skull in your
hands. Feel the weight of your head and let it rest in the
support of your fingers. Stay in this posture for one to three
minutes.
Lying on your back with legs straight,
slide your hands, palms down, under your lower back so your
fingertips are level with the top of your hips. Rest here for
one to three minutes.
Lying flat on your back,
place your right hand under the base of your skull and your
left hand, palm down, at the base of your spine. Close your
eyes. Breathe deeply for one to three minutes.
These
postures are based on yoga poses and the healing systems of
the East. They are great for headaches and back tension and
for a quick and easy energy boost.
Alison Finney is a certified hatha and kundalini
yoga teacher in Ottawa. She is registered with the Yoga
Alliance and the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers
Association and is the founder of PranaShanti, a health and
yoga resource. For more information, visit www.pranashanti.com.
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