Migraine, a primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent headaches that are moderate to severe, can be controlled with the help of yoga, feel a group of medical professionals. The doctors pointed out that around 20 to 30 percent of people suffer from migraines in the country.

Typically a person with migraine will experience pain on one side of his head, which can last between two hours to two days. During a migraine attack, a person usually becomes extremely sensitive to light and noise, apart from showing other common symptoms like vomiting, nausea, and pain (that is aggravated during physical activity) to name a few.

From the medical perspective, it is important to understand that yoga impacts our brain's GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) levels, which helps in suppressing neural activity, and produces a calming effect on the entire body and mind.

Studies in the past have also revealed that yoga improves memory, concentration, and mood to a greater degree as compared to those who perform conventional brain training. By canceling stress-related imbalance in the central nervous system, yoga can even prevent cognitive decline and migraine to an extent.

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