Yoga Poses for Dizziness Relief

In my previous post I started introducing Yoga to help relieve dizziness symptoms. Yoga Poses for Dizziness Relief helps by improving balance, reducing stress, and promoting relaxation.

Top 5 Poses

Here you will see the starter poses if you are new to the practice. But please know there are many more! You should consider this or any balance pose on your daily practice. Also you can practice them during a major dizziness attack episode. I know have!!

1. Tree Pose (Vrikshasana): improves balance and focus. Here is how to do it:
   • Start by standing in Mountain Pose (Tadasana) at the top of your mat.
   • Shift your weight onto your left foot, and bend your right knee, bringing your right foot to rest on your inner left thigh.
   • Press your hands together in front of your heart and lengthen your tailbone toward the floor.
   • Keep your gaze forward and focus on a fixed point in front of you to help with balance.
   • Hold the pose for a few breaths, then release and repeat on the other side.
2. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): improves blood flow to the head. Here is how to do it:
   • Start on your hands and knees with your wrists under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
   • Lift your hips up and back, straightening your arms and legs, coming into an inverted “V” shape.
   • Press your hands and feet into the ground and lengthen through your spine.
   • Keep your head and neck relaxed and let your head hang between your arms.
   • Hold the pose for a few breaths, then release.
3. Supported Headstand (Salamba Sirsasana): improve blood flow to the brain. For this one I leave one leg or two in the floor (skip step 3 for this), maybe one day can do the unassisted headstand! Here is how to do it:
   • Start by kneeling on the floor with your forearms and hands on the ground.
   • Interlace your fingers and rest the crown of your head on the floor.
   • Tuck your toes and lift your hips, bringing your legs up towards the ceiling.
   • Slowly straighten your legs, and walk your feet towards your head.
   • Press your forearms and the crown of your head into the ground, and engage your core to lift your hips and legs up towards the ceiling.
   • Keep your gaze focused between your hands and hold the pose for a few breaths.
   • To release, lower your legs and hips back down to the starting position, one vertebrae at a time.
4. Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana): reduces stress and promote relaxation. Here is how to do it:
   • Start seated with your legs stretched out in front of you.
   • Keep your spine straight and lengthen through the crown of your head.
   • Inhale, and on the exhale, slowly fold forward from your hips, reaching towards your toes.
   • Hold onto your toes, your feet, or your legs with your hands or use a strap around your feet if you can’t reach them.
   • Keep your spine straight, and breathe deeply.
   • Then, hold the pose for a few breaths, then release.
5. Legs up the wall (Viparita Karani): helps to improve blood flow to the head and reduce stress in the body. Here is how to do it:
   • Start by sitting on the floor near a wall, with your hips as close to the wall as possible.
   • Gently lie back and swing your legs up onto the wall.
   • Adjust your position so that your hips are as close to the wall as possible and your legs are straight up the wall.
   • Allow your arms to rest by your sides, with your palms facing up.
   • Close your eyes, and breathe deeply, allowing your body to relax.
   • Hold the pose for a few minutes, then release.

To start all you need is access to Youtube videos and a mat. For more resources and tools visit my Ultimate Vestibular Migraine Guide here.