Thyroid is a prevalent disease now around the world. And women are mostly affected with this disease than men. The complex hormonal secretion in women may be the reason behind it. It is not a life threatening but a life-long disease as there is no cure for thyroid yet. Though not life threatening, symptoms are enough to make you struggle with your daily life.
Both the types of thyroid disorder hyper and Hypothyroidism are equally troublesome. Artificial thyroid hormone replacement medicines are not good enough to reduce the symptoms. Though they help to some extent, side effects are associated with them. Whereas banking on holistic treatment with yoga and meditation might be a solution. Here are some yoga poses discussed below that helps to reduce the thyroid symptoms.
Sarvangasana or shoulder stand is an effective yoga for thyroid as it involves the entire body and directs the blood flow towards head neck region. To start the pose, lie down on your back on the ground. Keep your hands by the side.
Slowly lift your legs above the ground until they are perpendicular to the floor. Now hold your hips with the arms and try to lift the hips even more. Keep the legs straight facing the ceiling. Stay at this position for 1 minute such that the weight of the body is on your shoulder. Then release the pose, lie back on the floor and relax.
Commonly known as bow pose, this pose activate the functioning of thyroid gland while stretching the thighs, groin, belly and chest. To perform the pose, lie down on your stomach with the arms by your side.
Fold your legs and push your heels towards buttock. Now try to hold your ankles with the arms. Inhale, look up and lift the legs above the ground as much as possible. Take few breaths at this position.
This pose is also referred as fish posture as it resembles a fish. It targets especially the neck region and therefore helps to stimulate thyroid gland. In order to perform this pose, lie down on your back. Keep your hand by your side and legs straight.
Inhale, curve your back lifting the torso above the ground as much as possible. Rest you head on the ground. Remain in this position for 20 to 30 seconds. Then exhale and release the posture gently. Relax and breathe normally.
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Ustrasana is also called as camel pose. It is one of the most effective pose to stimulate thyroid and parathyroid glands. Besides, it also focuses on spine and activate nervous system. To carry out this pose, kneel on the ground so that knees are under the pelvic. While bending backward like half-moon pose, try to touch your feet with your arms.
Move your tailbone forward and leave your head looking up and letting it fall down. Remain in this pose for 20 to 30 seconds, breathe and release the pose gently while lifting the back up and arms carefully. It is not recommended to try this pose if you have a neck injury.
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