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Johanna L. Baldino

Owner/Instructor

YTT 200hr

Yoga Bliss - Nusa Lembonga, Bali Indonesia

Specialties:

Ashtanga

Yin Yoga

Hatha Yoga

Restorative Yoga

Meditation

Yoga for Migraines

Birthplace:

New York

Currently resides:

Sacramento, CA

My Migraine Journey

I'm so glad you're interested in learning more about how yoga can help manage your migraines.
Let me start by saying, I understand exactly what you're going through. My journey with migraines began when I was 8 yrs old. At first, they were occasional nuisances, but soon they became debilitating, sometimes lasting for days. I'd find myself locked in a dark room, unable to function, missing out on life.

Like many migraine sufferers, I tried everything. Doctors, Allergy tests, Prescription medications, dietary changes, you name it. Some things helped a little, but nothing seemed to provide lasting relief. I felt frustrated and hopeless, wondering if this would be my life forever.

Then, about a year into training to be a yoga teacher I looked back and realized I hadn’t had a migraine in a few months. I had started practicing to be prepared for YTT, but I noticed something amazing – my migraines were becoming less frequent and less severe. As I deepened my practice and learned more about the mind-body connection, I began to understand why.

Yoga helped me in ways I never expected. It improved my posture, releasing tension in my neck and shoulders – a common migraine trigger. The breathing techniques I learned reduced stress and anxiety, which often preceded my migraines. Regular practice improved my sleep quality, another crucial factor in migraine management.

But perhaps most importantly, yoga gave me a sense of control. Instead of feeling helpless in the face of my migraines, I now had tools to manage them. I could use specific poses and breathing exercises at the first sign of a migraine, often preventing it from developing fully.

Seeing the profound impact yoga had on my life, I decided to become a yoga instructor specializing in migraine management. I've since helped many others find relief and regain control of their lives.

I would love the opportunity to work with you and show you how yoga can be a powerful tool in managing your migraines. Every person's migraine experience is unique, and I'm committed to creating a personalized approach that works for you.

If you're interested in exploring how we can work together to better manage your migraines, let's set up a call. We can discuss your specific situation, answer any questions you might have, and see if we're a good fit.

Thank you for being here, and I look forward to potentially being a part of your migraine management journey!

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