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The Headache Doctor Podcast
Even after trying medication, lifestyle changes, and other “research-backed treatments” for migraine symptoms, does nothing feel like it’s really solving the issue?
The Headache Doctor Podcast is on a mission to provide education and empower everyone with headaches and migraines to break FREE from a life of fear and dependence so that they can THRIVE in everything they do.
Dr. Taves, founder of the podcast and owner of Novera: Headache Center believes you deserve to feel in control of your health again — with more symptom-free days and less worry over when the next migraine will hit. Physical therapy for the neck at his clinic has decreased headache and migraine symptoms for hundreds of people.
Each week he dives into a topic related to headaches and migraines, or interviews experts to help you be informed as you manage your headaches and migraines.
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P.S. – Outside of this podcast, Dr. Taves has provided superb education in the form of a detailed masterclass with videos which can be found on his website (www.noveraheadachecenter.com). His clinic also provides health coaching for patients out of state, and of course - in person care if you’re in Colorado!
*Disclaimer: This advice is not meant to be a substitute for advice from a medical professional regarding diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from your physician, physical therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider with questions you may have regarding a healthcare condition. Reliance on the information provided within this podcast is done solely at your own risk.
The Headache Doctor Podcast
Yoga for Headaches & Migraines: Reduce Stress, Relieve Pain, and Restore Your Nervous System
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Can yoga actually help relieve headaches and migraines?
In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves sits down with Amber Richmond, owner of Cambio Yoga, to explore how yoga can reduce headache frequency, ease tension, and improve overall well-being.
Amber shares her personal journey with headaches and explains how yoga goes beyond stretching—impacting stress levels, breathing patterns, posture, and nervous system regulation. You’ll learn how simple practices like diaphragmatic breathing, deep rest (Yoga Nidra), and mindful movement can shift your body out of fight-or-flight and into healing mode.
Whether you’re new to yoga or already practicing, this episode will give you practical tools to help manage headaches naturally and build long-term resilience.
What you’ll learn:
- How stress contributes to headaches and migraines
- Why breathing techniques can calm your nervous system
- The role of posture (like forward head position) in headache pain
- What types of yoga are best for beginners or chronic pain
- How “deep rest” (Yoga Nidra) can accelerate recovery
- How to use yoga beyond the mat to prevent headaches