Thyroid disorders are quite common in people all across the world. The thyroid is a little organ in the throat which secretes hormones. Hormones secreted by the thyroid gland are responsible for the body’s metabolism, temperature and growth. There are basically two kinds of thyroid disorders: hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. While the former is characterized by the thyroid gland being unable to produce enough thyroid hormones, the latter occurs as a result of the thyroid gland releasing too much hormones.
Yoga asanas are considered to be an effective remedy for dealing with thyroid disorders. While it may not be able to cure the condition instantly, it can help in keeping the glands healthy and regulate metabolism, thereby preventing any further problems.
1. Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
Shoulder stand
• Lie down on your back to the floor. Then draw your feet close to the hips and fold your legs against the thighs.
• Gently raise the lower part of your body in a vertical position, supported by the hands at the back.
• Balance your entire body weight on your palms and slowly raise your leg into a straight vertical position.
• Maintain the pose for a couple of minutes and breathe.
2. Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
Fish pose
• Lie on your back with your hands by your side in a relaxed position.
• Put your hands behind your back with the palm facing the floor and fingers pressed against the rear and inhale.
• Lower your elbows, lean backward, align the shoulders with the elbows and gently drop your head as far back as possible and comfortable and then exhale.
• Keep your chest in the upward direction and take long breaths for a couple of times before regaining the normal sitting position
3. Halasana (Plough Pose)
Plough Pose
• Lie flat on the ground on your back with your legs and hands firmly on the side of your body.
• Raise your legs in a perpendicular angle to the ground, inhaling. Then push your legs toward the floor behind your head until they touch the floor, exhale.
• Support your asana by keeping your hand on the ground and pressing your palm against the floor.
• Inhale and exhale a couple of minutes before breaking the yoga pose.
4. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
Bridge pose
• Lie down on your back and draw your feet inwards towards the hips.
• Keep your arms at the side of your body and press yourself upward by using your palms, all the while breathing slowly and deeply.
• Inhale and lift your hips up in the sky. You can keep your hand at the back of your body for support.
• Tuck your chin into the chest and take a hold the posture for a minute.
• Exhale and then you can release the pose.
5. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Cobra pose
• Lie down on your stomach, facing the ground.
• Place your palms on the floor at the side of your body near your head.
• Press gently using the palm to lift your body weight upwards until the back is in an arched position. Focus on inhaling here.
• Throw your head as far back as possible and comfortable. While regaining your original position, slowly try to exhale