The thyroid gland is a small organ which is located in the front portion of our neck and it is a very important gland as it produces hormones that help control many vital functions of our body. Thyroid gland plays the key role in releasing and controlling thyroid hormones that control metabolism of human body. Metabolism is a process that helps to gain energy. This energy is used throughout the body to keep many internal systems working correctly. When thyroid gland produces excess thyroid hormone than required then it causes lots of health issues and when it produces less thyroid then also it creates health hazards.
Medical attention becomes necessary while treating Thyroid disease. Yet, there are certain things that we can do on our own. Yoga is one of the most helpful and effective therapies that people with thyroid problem can adopt to keep themselves healthy. Here are the four different types of yoga asanas you can do to keep your problems at bay.
Camel pose
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One need to knee down and bend back for this yoga pose by keeping their feet together. Lean back by pushing your hip forward. Now bend your head and the spine as backward and farther as possible without straining. Then keep your hands on your feet, relax your body and the muscles of your back, hold onto the position for a few seconds before releasing.
This pose would not only strengthen your respiratory system but will also help you to improve digestion by eliminating and expanding the abdominal portion of the body. It stimulates the thyroid gland and reduces fat on the thighs.
Corpse pose
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Lie on your back with straight and relaxed limbs. Now close your eyes and keep your feet at a comfortable distance apart. Now resting your palms facing upstart focusing on your breathing inhale and exhale calmly. Repeat the breathing activity for few times.
This position is also known as Shavasana which help to relax the body and release all the anxiety from the body. It works perfectly for both, hypo and hyperthyroidism. This helps to take a power nap for hyperthyroidism patients who find it difficult to sleep at night as it relieves stress, repairs cells, relaxes the body and is also helpful in self-healing without pills for pregnant women.
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Cobra pose
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It is also known as bhajan assan. For this, you need to lie down flat on your stomach. keep your palms by the side of your chest and arms close to your body by keeping elbows pointing outward. Next carefully Inhale and raise your forehead, neck and shoulders. Raise your trunk using the strength of your arms and look up while breathing. Make sure that your stomach is pressed on the floor. Hold the pose for 5 seconds. Slowly lie back flat on your stomach. Turn your head to one side and rest your arms by the side of your body. Repeat the assan twice.
This pose will strengthen your spine, back muscles, butt, chest, shoulder, lungs, neck while improving blood circulation in the body. Since it increases the throat and neck area, it is a useful asana for hypothyroidism by increasing thyroid functioning.
Fish pose
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Lie down on your back with legs straight on the floor and keep your hands beside the thighs. Now place your palms near the shoulders and your fingers pointing towards them. Inhale, press your palms on the floor, lift your shoulders and head up and drop the top of the head on the floor. Then carefully turn your back into an arch while keeping your hands up in namaskar mudra. Lift both of your legs at 45 degrees angle. Hold the posture for some seconds and release. Repeat twice for good results.
This exercise has tons of benefits from stretching the chest, abs, hip flexors and neck. It also helps to stimulate two important areas of the body that is the throat chakra which relates to communication and self-expression and second is the crown chakra, on the top of your head. Experts suggest not to do above mentioned exercise if you suffer from back or neck injuries.
Try out these exercises and notice a positive change in yourself.
