How do headaches and sleep go together? Like PB and J, baby! One key to managing your headache pain, especially for people with Migraine, is to get on a consistent sleep schedule.
Sleep Patterns Can Trigger Migraine Attacks
Sleep plays an important role in the body from plasticity in the brain to immunity. Your sleep patterns can be a huge trigger for headaches, especially if you experience Migraine. Think about this - your body craves consistency. You might think getting in bed at 8pm some nights or midnight on others is no biggie. Guess what your body's thinking? It's stressin' out! The last thing you need is another layer of stress running rampant on your system. Fun fact - headaches are one of the leading symptoms of chronic stress. Fine...maybe not so fun, but eye-opening for sure. Give your body a break and get on a consistent sleeping schedule with a yoga bedtime routine.
Create a Yoga Bedtime Routine
Your body NEEDS to rest and recover from a regular day, but especially if your hormones are unbalanced from high levels of sustained stress and/or you're experiencing chronic pain. If you're prone to migraines and you lack a consistent bedtime routine, create a sleep ritual that makes you excited to crawl in those covers at the same time each night. Then set an alarm for 30 minutes before you want to start it. Use a happy sound or song, so it initiates joy in your brain.
Try out your new bedtime routine for the next 7 days and see how you feel!
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About the Author:
Tiffany Lord, E-RYT & Yoga Therapeutic Specialist
Corporate Wellness Coach
Resilience + Stress Management Expert
As the founder of Love + Asana, I help busy professionals feel more resilient and and increase agency in their wellness. This all-levels, accessible approach to physical and mental health at work allows employees to easily learn and implement healthy habits during their work day…and feel the benefits ripple out into all areas of life
Since 2016, I’ve had the honor of coaching thousands of employees through virtual sessions and workshops focused on relaxation techniques, mindset, and mobility. My wellness articles have been featured in fyi50+, CO Yoga + Life, and I’m the author of three “Get With Gratitude” journals based on my online workshop series for resilience through a grateful mindset.
I completed a 200-hour training through CorePower Yoga and received my 500-hour Therapeutic Specialist certificate through Yoga Medicine to complement my background in massage therapy and Bachelor’s Degree in International Business with Cum Laude honors from the University of Colorado at Denver. As a Continuing Education Provider with the Yoga Alliance, I share my knowledge of functional movement and the mind-body connection with yoga instructors wanting to deepen their teaching toolkit.
Questions? Contact Tiffany at loveandasana@gmail.com