6 easy yoga poses for migraine relief

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Child's Pose

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Cat-Cow Pose

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Downward Dog

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Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose

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Seated Forward Bend

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Corpse Pose

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SHOW US SOME

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