Exercise for Thyroid Control | Thyroid Exercise in Yoga

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• Thyroid Exercise in Yoga

• Thyroid disease is a medical condition which
  affects the function of thyroid gland. There are
  mainly two types of thyroid  Hypothyroidism
  caused by not having enough thyroid hormones and
  Hyperthyroidism caused by having too much thyroid
  hormone.
• Its best to consult a doctor and discuss the way
  forward but that know that Thyroid Exercise in
  Yoga can help in relieving a lot of issues
  associated with thyroid.
• A stressful lifestyle can be a major contributor
  to thyroid but it can be managed by indulging in
  peaceful yoga sessions every morning.

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• Some of the most common symptoms of thyroid
  include

• Fatigue
• Low energy
• Weight gain or loss
• Inability to tolerate the cold
• Slow or very fast heart rate
• Dry skin and constipation or diarrhea depending
  on what kind of thyroid it is.

In both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, there
may be swelling of a part of the neck, which is
also known as goiter.
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• According to Dr. Chandralekha Zadbuke of Achintya
  Ayurved, Panchakarma expert, Thyroid can be
  cured by practicing certain Thyroid Exercise. You
  should also take care of your diet and avoid
  unhealthy eating when suffering from thyroid.
  Drinking a concoction of coriander seeds soaked
  in water is a good remedy for managing thyroid.
• You should consult an Ayurvedic doctor before you
  start practicing yoga exercise for Thyroid
  control as it is important to check which kind of
  thyroid you are suffering from. Although these
  yoga asanas are good for both hypo and
  hyperthyroid, they can only help in coping with
  the system better and do not form a substitute
  for medication.

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Thyroid Exercise in Yoga

• Here are some of the best exercise for Thyroid
  patients

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• 1) Supported Shoulder Stand - Sarvangasana

• This is one of the most helpful exercise for
  Thyroid control. It helps in stimulating thyroid
  glands and controls thyroxin. In this particular
  pose, the blood flows from the legs to the head
  region due to the inverted pose which helps in
  mitigating thyroid.

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• Steps for Sarvangasana

• 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 resting the head on the mat
• Place 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
• Breathe out and lift legs up, pushing up onto the
  shoulders
• Push hands into the lower back to support the
  hips
• 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

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• 2) Plough Pose - Halasana

• This Thyroid exercise gives compression to the
  neck thereby, stimulating the abdominal and
  thyroid glands. It also calms the brain and
  reduces stress and fatigue. Hala means plough.
  The pose resemble to Indian plough hence it is
  called Halasana.

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• To do the Plow Pose, a person should begin in the
  same way as for a shoulder stand.
• Rather than holding the legs up in a straight
  line from the shoulders, they 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
• Breathe deeply three times
• Bring the legs back above the head
• Slowly lower the legs back to the floor, keeping
  the core engaged
• If a person feels like the Plow Pose makes
  breathing difficult, they should slowly
  come out of the position.

• Steps for Halasana

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• 3) Fish Pose - Matsyasana

• This pose takes the form of a fish and therefore,
  it is called the Matsyasana. It stretches your
  neck hence stimulating the thyroid glands. This
  Thyroid exercise provides gentle healing suited
  to the needs of thyroid patients, lowers stress
  levels and reduces the stiffness of muscles and
  joints. It helps in relaxing the body and
  preventing mood swings and depression which
  thyroid might cause.

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• Steps for Matsyasana

1. Sit down with the legs extended in front of them
2. Place the hands on the mat behind them with
   their fingers tucked under their buttocks
3. Lower the elbows to the mat and lean backward
4. Align the shoulders with the elbows
5. Gently drop the head back as far as it feels
   comfortable, with the eventual aim of touching
   the crown of the head on the mat
6. Keep the chest up and open, imagining a string
   pulling it up to the sky
7. Breathe deeply three times
8. Slowly lift the head up and release the arms to
   come out of the position

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• 4) Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

• This is one of the important yoga for thyroid
  disorder. While performing Setubandh
  sarvangasana, if the practitioner success in
  forming a good bridge, the neck get ample amount
  of stretch, which is good for thyroid gland.

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• Steps for Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

1. Lie on the mat with their back on the floor.
2. Draw the feet inwards towards their hips.
3. Keep the feet and knees in line with the hips
4. With arms by the sides of the body, press the
   palms into the floor
5. Lift the hips up to the sky, imagining a string
   pulling the hips upward
6. If this is difficult, put the palms on the lower
   back for support
7. Tuck the chin into the chest
8. Breathe deeply three times
9. Slowly lower the hips to come out of the
   position

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• 5) Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana 

• During this pose, there is a lot of compressing
  and stretching which helps in regulating the
  thyroid glands. This pose helps in improving
  blood circulation and the flexibility of upper
  and middle back, strengthens the entire back and
  shoulders, tones the abdomen, expands the chest
  and reduces stress and fatigue.

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• Steps for Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana

1. Lie down on their stomach on the mat
2. Place the palms on the mat under the
   shoulders
3. Squeeze the elbows into their sides
4. Press the palms into the mat
5. Lift the head up until the chest lifts of the
   mat and the back is arched
6. Drop the head back towards the bottom if this
   feels comfortable
7. Breathe deeply three times
8. Slowly lower chest and head back down to the mat

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• 6) Upward Bow Pose - Urdhva Dhanurasana

• The Upward Bow Pose, which is sometimes referred
  to as the Wheel Pose, provides energy by
  stretching the chest and lungs.
• The Upward Bow also stimulates the thyroid and
  pituitary glands and strengthens the arms, legs,
  and spine.

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• Steps to perform Upward Bow Pose - Urdhva
  Dhanurasana

1. Lie down flat on the back, bending the knees and
   bringing them close to the body
2. place the hands on the mat next to the head,
   ensuring that the fingers are pointing
   toward the shoulders and the elbows point
   upward
3. press the feet into the mat and exhale while
   lifting the tailbone and buttocks
4. ensure the thighs and inner feet are parallel
5. press into the feet and hands and lift onto
   the crown of the head

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• Steps to perform Upward Bow Pose - Urdhva
  Dhanurasana

• 6. press further into the feet and hands while
  exhaling, then lift the head completely off of
  the floor until the arms are straight
• 7. spread the shoulder blades and allow the
  head to hang loosely
• 8. hold the pose for 5-10 seconds while
  breathing deeply
• 9. slowly release from the pose, bending the
  arms and allowing the tailbone and buttocks to
  return to the mat

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