Yoga poses that can improve the health of your thyroid

Have you been suffering from thyroid disorder?

Well, if your answer is yes, then we think it’s time for you to try out some yoga poses. Yes, you heard us right!

Yoga has been known to be the cure for a number of ailments, with thyroid being one of them.

▪️The thyroid is a small gland in the throat that secretes hormones. These hormones affect a person's metabolism, body temperature, and growth.

▪️The following yoga poses focus on stimulating the throat. They are thought to improve circulation, as well as stretch and strengthen the neck where the thyroid is located.

Be gentle and easy with yourself. You can adjust or modify the poses to suit your needs. You don’t have to do all of the poses in one session. You can try a pose or two throughout the day.

Each of the below yoga poses is easy to try at home with a yoga mat.

➡️ Supported Shoulderstand

Shoulderstand is often the first pose that’s suggested to treat the thyroid. Since it’s an inversion, it stimulates blood flow to the glands in the upper body

Additionally, the way your chin is tucked into your chest in this position is believed to benefit thyroid function.

The Sanskrit name for this pose is Sarvangasana.

You can use a folded towel or blanket under your shoulders for support.

To do a supported shoulderstand, a person should :-

▪️Lie flat on your back with your arms alongside your body and your palms facing down.

▪️Press your arms and back into the floor for support.

▪️On an inhale, lift your legs up to ninety degrees.

▪️Slowly exhale and bring your legs over your head.

▪️Bring your hands to your lower back to support your body.

▪️Aim to keep your shoulders, spine, and hips in one line if it’s possible

▪️Lower the legs back down slowly, keeping the core engaged.

Remember that this pose is not recommended to everyone due to the possibility of injury.

➡️ Plow Pose

In plow pose, your thyroid is believed to get the same stimulation as it does in shoulderstand. You may find it easier to do plow pose.

The Sanskrit name for this pose is Halasana.

You can use pillows to support your feet if they don’t reach all the way to the floor.

To do a plow pose, a person should:-

▪️Bring the legs right over and behind their head

▪️ Rest their toes on the floor behind their head

▪️Keep their lower back supported with their hands throughout

▪️Bring the legs back above the head

▪️Slowly lower the legs back to the floor, keeping the core engaged

➡️Bridge Pose

The Bridge Pose is good for strengthening the back. It may also help promote thyroid health.

The Sanskrit name for this pose is Setu Bandha Sarvangasana.

To do a bridge Pose, a person should:-

▪️Lie on the mat with their back on the floor

▪️Draw the feet inwards towards their hips

▪️Keep the feet and knees in line with the hips

▪️With arms by the sides of the body, press the palms into the floor

▪️Lift the hips up to the sky, imagining a string pulling the hips upward

▪️If this is difficult, put the palms on the lower back for support

▪️Tuck the chin into the chest

▪️Slowly lower the hips to come out of the position

➡️Cobra Pose

Cobra pose brings gentle stimulation to the thyroid gland.

The Sanskrit name for this pose is Bhujangasana.

To do a cobra pose, a person should:-

▪️Lie flat on your stomach with your hands underneath your shoulders and your palms pressing down.

▪️Squeeze your elbows into the side of your chest.

▪️On an inhale, slowly lift your head, chest, and shoulders.

▪️Keep a slight bend in your elbows.

▪️Release the pose by bringing your head back to center.

▪️On an exhale, slowly lower back down to the mat.

▪️Relax your arms by your sides.

You can also keep your head facing forward and do gentle neck twists from side to side.

➡️Boat Pose

The Boat Pose is good for strengthening the core. It also stimulates the throat and may be beneficial for the thyroid.

The Sanskrit name for this pose is Navasana.

To do a boat pose, a person should:-

▪️Sit on the floor with the legs out in front

▪️Place the hands on the mat, palms down, either side of the legs

▪️Slowly lean back, keeping the core strong, the chin tucked in, and the back straight

▪️Bending the knees, lift the feet off the floor

▪️Raise the arms, so they are in line with the shoulders

▪️Bring the arms and legs down slowly, hugging the legs and dropping the head before releasing.

➡️Child’s Pose

This pose is easy to do and it also helps in relaxing your body and mind. A great asana to relive your back pain.

The sanskrit name for this asana is Shishu Asana

To do the child’s pose, a person should:-

▪️Start getting into the child-like position by first sitting on your heels and then slowly bend forward until you forehead touches the floor.

▪️Your arms will be pointing backwards with the palms flat on the floor.

▪️Now, slowly press your chest on your thighs and try to hold the position for sometime.

▪️To release, gently pull up your body and get back to the sitting position.

We hope these asanas will help you in overcoming your thyroid problems.

Take care and stay healthy!!

xoxo,

Slimlady