Natural Headache Relief: Qigong Techniques to Ease Tension Fast

Oof, got a headache? Whether it’s from stress, tension, or just staring at screens too long, Qigong has your back (or rather, your head). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), headaches often stem from stagnant Qi, excess Liver Yang, or blocked meridians. The good news? You don’t need to pop painkillers—you can move your energy instead.

Qigong Techniques for Headache Relief

🌀 Heavenly Drumming (Ming Tian Gu)

• Gently cup your hands over the base of your skull.

• Tap your fingers rhythmically against the back of your head like drumming.

• This stimulates the Gallbladder and Bladder meridians, clearing stuck energy.

🌊 Cooling the Fire (Liver Qi Flow)

• Stand or sit tall, inhale deeply, and raise your arms overhead.

• Exhale as you gently sweep your hands down in front of your body.

• Visualize releasing excess Liver fire (a common cause of migraines).

🖐 Acupressure Quick Fixes

• Yintang (Third Eye Point): Between the brows—press and hold for 30 seconds.

• Feng Chi (Wind Pool): Behind the ears at the skull base—massage in circles.

• Hegu (LI4): The webbing between thumb and index finger—press firmly.

🌳 Grounding & Breathwork

• Walk barefoot on grass (Earth absorbs excess energy).

• Inhale through your nose, hold briefly, exhale slowly through your mouth (clears stuck Qi).

• Try Kidney-Breathing Qigong (deep belly breaths to anchor excess Yang).

Need More Relief?

Check out Joe’s courses:

The Luohan Patting Routine is one of the best for preventing and relieving aches.

Additionally, Shaking the Tree helps move Qi out of the head and distribute it where needed.

The Beginners Qigong Course includes both of these routines, along with the Eight Brocades, which helps soothe and balance the energetic field.

Your head (and whole body) will thank you.