ASAN FOR THYROID  

Thyroid is becoming common disease these days. First it was considered mostly female are patient but now a days even attacking many male, even kids are not safe rather one can say attacking infant too.

Thyroid disease is considered to be silent killer. Thyroid gland is one of endocrine gland of human body. It is situated in neck and shape, looks alike butterfly.  Its function is very important it looks metabolism of body. When thyroid gland is not properly active or produces fewer hormones than body require it is called Hypothyroid. When it is overactive or produces more hormone than body requires it is called Hyperthyroid. Level of cortisol increases in brain hence causing more problem of depression alike

Yoga has been practiced in our country since ages. There are different forms of yoga and they each have different benefits. Different people have different needs, troubles and pain. Also, there are various forms of yoga which helps in curing certain illness. Yoga can be the ultimate cure for controlling diabetes, thyroid problems, back issues & much more. This article is about how get relief by using yoga for thyroid problems.

Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand pose): Srvangasana is the most important pose to stimulate thyroid gland and control thyroxin. This is the most effective yoga pose where blood flow from legs to head region due to its inverted condition thereby helps in curing of thyroid.

Sthir Nauka asan (Still boat pose); place a support under feet of nearly one feet height (support is places under feet as one should take it as rest pose not yoga). Support the head on the wall. Do SHANDILYA MUDRA for 15 minutes effective in thyroid cure

Viparitakarani (Inverted Pose): The meaning of Viparita is ‘reverse’ and Karni means is ‘by which’. Viparitakarni helps to balance the functioning of thyroid and eases the complication caused by hypoactive thyroid. This is also one of the important asanas for thyroid disorder.

Halasana (Plough pose): Hala means plough. The pose resemble to Indian plough hence it is called halasana. This yoga exercise gives compression to the neck and stimulates the thyroid glands.

Matsyasana (Fish pose): Matsya means fish, in the final pose, the asana take the form of fish. Hence the name is Matsyasana. Matsyasana provides adequate stretching to the neck region thereby stimulate the thyroid gland.

Ustrasana (Camel pose): This asana also give stretch to the neck.

Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Kapalbhati and Pranayamas (Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Bhastrika Pranayama, Ujjayi  Pranayama): All these pranayamas, Surya Namaskar and Kapalbhati are very beneficial to reduce the symptoms of thyroid.

Bhujangasana (The cobra poses): There are some sorts of compressing and stretching in the neck while performing advanced Bhujangasana, which helps in regulating thyroid glands.

Setubandh sarvangasana (Bridge formation pose): 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.

Sirshasana (Headstand pose): (do under strict guidance of Yoga teacher ) Sirshasana is one of the finest Yoga postures to manage thyroid gland. Sirshasana acts directly on the thyroid glands, helping to balance the metabolic functions and bring about wakefulness and alertness, but without excessive nervousness. Malfunctioning of the thyroid can result in many ailments either directly or indirectly. Sirshasana helps to bring perfect health to this vital organ.

Dhanurasana (The Bow pose): The bow pose massage the thyroid gland effectively and compel the gland to produce required amount of hormone to control thyroid.

Sound of Yogic ‘OM’ for 20-30 times is also beneficial for smooth functioning of thyroid gland.

Yog Nidra -Shav Asana (corpse pose); Shav asana plays a vital role to cure thyroid as it give rest to mind. By Shav asana we get our mind at rest nearly to 12 5 which is double the rest while sleeping which is 6% during sleep of 7 hour.

Pranayam - Pranyam increases the cortisol level of brain which is main factor for hormone production hence disrupting the function of thyroid gland.

Ujjai Pranyam: sound while exhaling in Ujjai Pranyam. Sound during exhaling in Ujjai Pranayam with Jalandhar Bandh create ripple around thyroid gland area curing thyroid gland. Do it for 10 minutes.

Bhramri Pranyam: do Bhramri Pranayam for 5 minutes

OM chanting; slow OM chanting for 20 to 30 minutes

Cleansing practice;

Laghoo Shankhaprakashlana (once a week)

Kapal Bhati: Kapal Bhati Pranyam forces intestine to work properly and increasing metabolism

Agnisar: Agnisar100 strokes total in 3 to 4 rounds

 Udyaan Bandh 5 rounds (each round 30 seconds)