Know the baseline
Record frequency, duration, associated symptoms and medication so changes are easier to recognise.
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Headaches, migraine & tension patterns
Recurring headaches can be shaped by sleep, stress, meals, hydration, neck tension and migraine biology. Support begins with knowing your usual pattern—and recognising when a headache is new or different enough to need medical care.
Explore care options
People often begin here when they notice
- Familiar tension-type headaches
- Migraine between acute attacks
- Neck and shoulder tension around busy periods
Understand the concern
Start with the whole pattern.
Migraine can bring sensitivity to light, sound, movement and touch, while tension headaches often gather around the neck, shoulders and scalp. Knowing your usual pattern helps you decide what feels supportive on a given day.
Between attacks, yoga can focus on steady routines, easy breathing and comfortable neck or upper-back mobility. A simple headache diary may also reveal connections with sleep, meals, hydration or stress.
Champi and Shirodhara offer different routes into relaxation. Head massage focuses on the scalp, neck and shoulders, while Shirodhara offers a quieter, more still experience.
When to see a doctor
A different headache needs attention
Get prompt medical help for a sudden severe headache; a first or worst headache with confusion, weakness, double vision or loss of consciousness; headache with fever or stiff neck; headache after a head injury; or a pattern that is worsening or changing.
If you are already receiving care, tell us about it so your sessions can be planned around it.
What can help
A practical way forward.
Avoid force
Strong breathwork, inverted poses and deep neck pressure are unnecessary and may be inappropriate.
Work between attacks
Preventive routines are practised on stable days and scaled back at the earliest warning signs.
Care at Pranavam
Options to discuss.
Depending on what you are experiencing, one or more of these treatments may be helpful. We’ll talk through what feels suitable for you.
At Pranavam
Therapeutic yoga programmes
One-to-one or small-group practice
Postures, breathing and guided stillness are adapted to your history, comfort and starting point, with a realistic sequence for home.
At Pranavam
Champi head massage
Seated head, neck and shoulder massage
A focused seated massage for the scalp, upper neck and shoulders, often chosen when tension gathers around the head and upper body.
At Pranavam
Shirodhara
A quiet, continuous warm-oil treatment
A steady stream of warm medicated oil is moved gently across the forehead, creating a deeply restful and unhurried experience.
Your first visit
What to expect when you visit.
- 01
Tell us what’s been going on
Share how you feel, when it began, how it affects your day and any care you have already tried.
- 02
Explore what may help
Dr. Athira will talk you through suitable options, what each one involves and how they may fit your needs.
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Start at your pace
Begin with a session or a simple plan, then adjust it based on how you respond and what feels realistic in daily life.
Questions people ask
Before you decide.
Should I come during a migraine attack?
Usually no. Follow your migraine action plan, rest in an appropriate environment and seek medical care when the attack is unusual or severe.
How can neck massage help?
Massage may ease the muscle tension that can accompany headaches, particularly around the upper back, neck and scalp.
What kind of breathing exercises are used?
Breathwork is gentle and optional. We choose comfortable techniques and stop if they cause light-headedness, pressure or discomfort.
Ready to talk?
Not sure where to begin?
Tell us what you’d like help with. We’ll guide you through the options.