Pranayama

Pranayama can be described as the yogic art or the science of breath control. This practice manipulates your breath in several different ways. There are various types of breathing exercises included in Pranayama; these are –
• Nadi Suddhi or Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
• Kapalbhati (The Breath of Fire)
• Brahmari (The Bumblebee Breath)
• Ujjayi (The Victorious Breath)
Ujjayi or the Victorious Breath is widely recommended for treating thyroid problems, as this breathing technique clears out the toxins from the body. This practice also enables you to take in enough oxygen to build vital energy.
To practice Ujjayi Pranayama for thyroid problems, you need to breathe from your mouth, rather than your nose. Given below are the steps you need to follow for this breathing technique –
• Sit in a comfortable yoga meditative pose, like the Sukhasana (The Easy Pose) or the Padmasana (The Lotus Pose)
• Draw in a long, deep breath, using both your nostrils.
• Exhale thoroughly through your mouth, producing a “HHAAA” sound from your throat
• Repeat the exercise 5 to 10 times, in one go. Start off by practicing it 3 times a day and gradually build it up to 10. Ujjayi Pranayama should be practiced no more than 11 times a day.
It is absolutely essential for you to learn yoga poses for thyroid problems from a certified yoga retreats instructor, who is aware of the problems you are experiencing. It is also important for you to inform your doctor before you practice any yoga pose. In case your symptoms continue, or worsen after yoga, you need to stop the practice immediately and speak with your health care provider.