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Headaches, Migraines & Yoga
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Adaptation
Types
Headaches are often classified as:
- Tension (more below)
- Migraine (more below)
- Sinus (See Yoga for Sinus Relief: 7 Things to Try link)
- Cluster
Renowned Ayurvedic physician, Vasant Lad distinguishes headaches this way:
- Vata Headaches
- Pitta Headaches
- Kapha Headaches
Descriptions of these types are here and here.
Tension Headaches
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