rezsam

I remember the first time I did Bikram and it caused a three day migraine that was unbearable.

5 years later, the second time I tried Bikram, I was in much better shape and drank lots of water and it helped although I got some minor headache for the first three sessions, and after that I was OK and did not get any headaches at all. And I could feel the benefit of Bikram in my body. It got busy and unfortunately I stopped it in Summer and did not get back to it until recently after a year of break.

The first session was OK but the second session gave me such a bad headache late at night that I was going to go to hospital if I could drive… My head was exploding and I was about to throw up.
After two days, I still have some head heaviness and headache, but not major.

So I want to tackle this headache as I enjoy Bikram very much when I do not get headache after practising it. These are my finding after reading others postings in different places about the same problem and of course my personal experiencing with the problem. I do not tell you this will help you out, everyone person is different, what I am trying to say that the following tips have helped some people including me at one point of time to tackle the migraine and headache I am going to try these again and go back when my headache is completely gone. I suggest you discuss this with your physician to be absolutely sure it is safe for you and do not trust me or anyone else for your health 🙂

– People who get migraine should make sure they haven’t had other stuff that triggers migraine when they are going for Bikram. And if you see it coming and you are not sure. Do not do Bikram that day.
– Generally a better diet will help with the Bikram and migraine. So lowering Carb and refine sugar would generally help.
– Hydration is a must. And it cannot be just before the class, it has to be the whole week, before and after the class
– drinking some liquid with natural electrolyte (water+Salt+lemon+OJ) coconut water. You could buy some premade brand name drinks but I rather stay away from them because of the chemical and the refine sugar in them
– eat (Snack) at least an hour before your session moderately. Include a sweat fruit snack (such as banana) to your pre Bikram meal.
– if you are overtired it is better to avoid Bikram (that is my experience)
– Listen to your body. If the pose increasing your heartbeat excessively (so that you can feel your heartbeat noticeably)stop and take a break by sitting or laying down and slowing down your heartbeat.
– Some of the poses if done incorrectly may aggravate your headache especially the ones that deals with your neck. If it is hurting or creating discomfort around your shoulder and neck, stop and make sure you are doing it correctly and get back to it slowly. The pose should not create a big discomfort or pain on your neck.