Testimonial - Migraine Headaches - Bikram's Yoga Vancouver

Date of Birth
Occupation	Yoga Teacher
Hobbies/Activities	Dance
What condition have you been diagnosed with?	Migraine Headaches
How long have you been diagnosed with this condition?	Now "cured" .... diagnosed 6 yrs
How would you explain your diagnosis?	I began experiencing mild headaches at the age of 13... in a few years headaches became so bad that I frequently would need to leave school & sleep $ any medication grew to be useless.
What kinds of things about your diagnosis affect you:
- Physically?	-frequently rendered unable to do anything due to severe pain -would get ill -began getting tremors as a result of pain during headaches -could not sleep -post-headache would find it difficult to do any activities that lowered by head below my heart, making dancing difficult.
- Psychologically?	Because headaches were only occurring 3 - 4 times/month. Not too much was affected...it sucked having to leave school & dance
- General Quality of Life?	-not too much effect
What Treatments are you receiving & how were they working?	Was receiving chiropractic care... was working if and only I went every week
How did you hear about Bikram Yoga?	Through my mom
Did you have any fear or tendencies about the yoga?	No
How long have you been practicing the yoga? How often per week?	3 years avrg->5 times/week
What changes have you noticed in yourself that you believe are a result of you practicing the yoga?	No more migraines!! -psychologically more stable-> i.e. calmer//better at coping with stress -more flexible -> with longer lasting flexibility -increased strength
Has any of your conventional treatment changed since practicing the yoga? (i.e. discontinuation of medication)	Discontinuation of chiropractic care
What would you like to tell people who are feeling hesitant about trying the yoga?	There is nothing better that you can do... -you come in hopes of changing your body and end up changing your mind, spirit & life JUST DO IT!!