Many of the thyroid disorders occur due to excessive stress. Yoga can help alleviate stress and anxiety to a great extent. This practice is also useful in maintaining the right balance between the mind and the body. Some of the other benefits of yoga include –
• Massaging and stimulating the thyroid gland
• Improving circulation all over the body
• Reducing stiffness
• Strengthening the neck, torso and shoulders
There are a few poses in yoga that improve the functioning of the thyroid gland as well as regulate your metabolism. A few of the poses in yoga for thyroid disorders include –
• Pranayama (The Yogic Breathing Technique)
• Cat Pose (Bidalasana)
• Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
• Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
• Head To Toe Kneeling Pose (Janu Shirasana)
• Fish Pose (Matsyasana)
• Boat Pose (Navasana)
• Lotus Pose (Padmasana)
• Seated Forward Bending Pose (Paschimmotanasana)
• Wind Relieving Pose (Pavan Mukhtasana)
• Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana)
• Lion Pose (Simhasana)
• Camel Pose (Ustrasana)
• Raised Foot Pose (Uttanpadasana)
• Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)
• Stick Pose (Yashtikasana)
The Surya Namaskaar or The Sun Salutation is a commonly practiced yoga sequences. This sequence comprises of 8 different yoga poses and has a positive effect on your overall health in many different ways. The regular practice of this sequence may help alleviate thyroid problems to a great extent. .
However, before practicing these poses, or any other Yoga Therapy, it is important for you to check with your doctor.
