YOGA ASANAS FOR THYROID

OVERVIEW:-

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

• When a person has a  thyroid, it can affect both their physical and mental health.  Yoga is an exercise that helps decrease person’s stress levels. 
• Stress is often related with thyroid problems. For this reason, yoga may be helpful for thyroid health.
• There are a several types of conditions that affect the thyroid. Two of the most common conditions are:-

• Hyperthyroidism:- It is a condition in which thyroid produces an excessive quantity of thyroid hormones. The underlying cause of hyperthyroidism may be  overactive thyroid.
• Hypothyroidism: –This is when thyroid hormone production is too low. This is often caused by an autoimmune disease that has damaged the thyroid.

SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTHYROIDISM:-

The signs of hyperthyroidism, which is an overproduction of thyroid hormones, include:-

• Extreme tiredness
• Shaking hands
• Mood swings
• Anxiety
• Rapid heartbeat
• Heart palpitations
• Dry skin
• Trouble sleeping
• Unexplained weight loss
• Light or missed periods

BENIFICIAL YOGAS FOR  THYROID:-

Beneficial yoga poses:-

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

SUPPORTED SHOULDER STAND(SARVANGASANA):-

The supported shoulder stand pose involves being upside down, which is known in yoga as an inversion.

• Inversions helps  to increased blood flow to the throat. 
• lie down flat on the back
• place a folded towel or blanket under the shoulders to support them
• bring the shoulders to the edge of the towel while your  head  rest on the mat.
• Keep the arms on either side with palms facing down
• press arms and back firmly into the floor
• breathe in and lift legs up at a right angle
• push hands into the lower back for support the lower region
• Keep the stomach pulled in, so the core is strong
• hold the body and legs in a straight line up from the shoulders
• keep the chin tucked into the chest
• breathe deeply three times
• lower the legs back down slowly, keeping the core engaged

PLOW POSE(HALASANA):-

The Plow Pose is also believed to stimulate the thyroid

• Come the legs right over and behind their head
• Rest their toes on the floor behind their head
• Keep your lower back supported with their hands Breathe deeply three times
• Bring the legs back above the head
• Gradually lower the legs back to the floor, keeping the core engaged.

FISH POSE(MATASYASANA):-

The Fish Pose is best pose to do after a shoulder stand or Plow, as it stretches the body in the other direction. In yoga, people refer to this as a counter pose.

• The Fish Pose is straightforward to perform and goodfor beginners
• Sit down with the legs  and extended in front of them
• Keep  the hands on the mat behind them with their fingers tucked under their buttocks
• Place the chest up and open, imagining a string pulling it up to the sky.
• Breathe deeply three times slowly lift the head up and release the arms to come out of the position

 BRIDGE POSE(SETUBANDHA SARVANGASANA):-

• The Bridge Pose is beneficial for strengthening the back. It may also help promote thyroid health.
• Lie on the mat with their back on the floor
• Keep the feet and knees in position with the hips
• With arms by the sides of the body, press the palms into the floor
• Up the hips up to the sky, imagining a string pulling the hips upward
• Tuck the chin into the chest
• Breathe deeply three times
• Gradually lower the hips to come out of the position

COBRA POSE(BHUJANGASANA):-

The Cobra Pose gently stimulates the throat and thyroid.

• Lie down on their stomach on the mat
• Place the palms on the mat under the shoulders
• Squeeze the elbows into their sides
• Press the palms into the mat
• Lift the head up until the chest lifts of the mat and the back is arched
• Drop the head back towards the bottom if this feels comfortable.

BENEFITS OF YOGA ASANAS IN THYROID:-

The advantage of  yoga is that it can be beneficial  for both hyper and hypothyroidism.

• It improve the circulation of blood, which in turn improves hormone secretion. 
• It help to strengthen the neck and focus more on stimulating the throat where the gland is situated. 
• One needs to understand that yoga is a slower process, and the results do take time to reflect on the body.

CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR THYROID:-

• CAC TRIKATU SYRUP
• THYROHEAL TABLET
• DETOX TABLET
• PANCHSKAR CHURNA