Yoga Poses That Can Cure Thyroid

Yoga is often looked upon as relaxing and calming that also helps tone your body but besides that did you know it can also help you treat severe diseases. Thyroid imbalance is one such disorder that yoga can help cure. Thyroid problems are pretty common, though it may not be visible but according to recent studies one in every three Indians suffer from thyroid related disorders. And it’s more common in women than men.

What is thyroid? 

A little butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck is called thyroid. This gland produces thyroid hormone, which helps to control your period, fertility, metabolism, heart rate, weight, mood, and energy levels. But when the gland malfunctions, it can seriously impact your health. When your thyroid glans goes into an overdrive and produces excessive hormones it is known as hyperthyroidism and when the gold underperforms, the disorder is called hypothyroidism. 

 

Yoga and thyroid 

Himalayan Siddha, Grand Master Akshar, an internationally acclaimed yoga expert throws light on how yoga is effective against thyroid problems. “One of the biggest causes for thyroid related issues is stress and anxiety. We can easily fall prey to these diseases if we do not invest in self care. Thyroid related problems can affect the menstrual cycle in women causing irregular periods and hormonal imbalances. Due to these hormones, there can be excessive hair growth, obesity, acne, depression, weight gain, and even infertility,” he says. He also mentions that there are specific yoga asanas, which when done regularly can help manage and cure any thyroid related problems. He lists the poses that you can do at home

Yoga Asanas

Prasarita Padottanasana

Formation of the posture 

Spread your feet wide and toes pointing inward  

Keep your knees straight

Stretch out your hands to hold your big toes

Drop your head as low as possible

Straighten your back

Repeat for up to 3 sets holding for 30 seconds each

 

Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend)

Formation of the Posture

Begin by sitting down

Stretch your legs ahead of you

You can keep your knees slightly bent 

Inhale and raise your arms upward 

Keep your spine erect

Exhale and bend forward hinging at the hip 

Place your upper body on your lower body

Hold your big toes with your fingers or grab your ankles with your palms

Hold the posture for 10-30 seconds, repeat up to 3 times

 

Halasana 

Formation of the posture 

• Lie down on your back

• Place your palms on the floor beside your body

• Use your abdominal muscles, lift your legs up 90 degrees

• Press your palms firmly onto the floor and allow your legs to fall back behind your head

• Lift up your middle and lower back so that you can touch your toes to the  floor behind you

• Try to bring your chest as close to your chin as possible 

• Keep the palms flat on the floor 

• Or alternatively, you can also bend your arms and  support the lower back with the palms 

• Hold the posture for 10-30 seconds, repeat up to 3 times