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Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid abnormality that makes your thyroid race with its activities as though it were taking part in the Olympics! Consequently, you feel anxious, restless, tremors in your hands, weakness in upper arms and thighs, and weight loss despite increased hunger.
Characterized by a high level of free thyroid hormones, T3 and T4 in the blood, hyperthyroidism is caused due to a number of reasons, some of which may be dietary iodine inadequacy, inflammation of thyroid hormone, and excessive intake of thyroid supplements. Yoga exercises are therapeutic and some of them specifically address the issue of hyperthyroidism. Many of them address the issue by neck exercises that tone and strengthen the thyroid muscles.
Simple Yoga For Hyperthyroid Patients
Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
Sarvangasana treats hyperthyroidism by methodically pressing and toning the thyroid gland in the neck. It also improves the functioning of the pineal and pituitary glands, which indirectly affect the functioning of the thyroid gland. To perform this asana, lie flat on your back. Raise your legs straight up and keep moving them towards yourself in one single movement, till your feet touch the ground behind your head.
Now move your legs off the ground and rest them at right angles to your body along with your torso. In the shoulder stand pose, your shoulders, neck and head are the only parts that touch the resting surface. The weight of your entire body is supported by these parts. Remain in this pose for a few minutes to about half an hour. Return to resting pose.
Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
Sarvangasana should be followed by Matsyasana. This pose involves backwards stretching of the neck muscles in the lying position. This pose is beneficial in the treatment of hypothyroidism as it stretches and relaxes the thyroid. To perform asana, lie on your back with your legs crossed, and hands holding your feet.
Now lift your tailbone and push up your torso along with it, while arching your neck and head bacwards. Remain in this pose for 1-5 minutes. Return to resting position.
Viparitakarani (Legs Up The Wall Pose)
Viparitakarani is an easily performed asana that can be done by lying on the floor or on the bed. It stimulates the thyroid gland, thereby improving its efficiency. To perform this asana, lie on your back and place your legs up against a wall.
Your legs and your thighs should completely rest on the wall and at right angles to the rest of your body, which should be horizontally lying on the resting surface. Remain in this pose for 5-10 minutes or longer.
Halasana (Plow Pose)
Halasana is a wonderful yoga exercise for improving the performance of the thyroid by stimulating it. To perform this asana, lie flat on your back. Now, raise your legs together and gradually touch the ground behind your head with your feet. You will assume the shape of a plough.
Remain in this pose for 5-10 minutes or longer. This exercise presses and tones the thyroid. The blood that is blocked in the thyroid region, owing to the pressure, oxygenates the thyroid, which aids improvement in its functionality.
Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
The benefit of Setu Bandhasana for thyroid problems is essentially based on the same principle as the other yoga asanas meant for this purpose, which is stimulating the thyroid by pressing it.
To perform this asana, lie on your back and gradually raise your tailbone, in the process lifting your torso, thighs and legs. Your body should be resting on your head, neck, shoulders and feet. Remain in this pose for 5-10 minutes or longer.
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