Mindfulness and Mechanisms of Pain Processing in Adults With Migraines

"MBSR is a standardized course in mindfulness mediation and yoga. The participants will meet weekly for 8 weeks for 2.5 hours, plus a mindfulness retreat day (approximately 6 hours) after the 6th class \[9 total classes.\] Mindfulness is cultivated through meditation, body scan (sequential attention to parts of the body), and mindful movement (bodily awareness during gentle stretching, based on yoga). The instructor also gives information about stress and stress relief."

The participants will be educated about migraine pathophysiology, headache triggers, stress, gentle stretches, and daily migraine readings.