HOW YOGA HELPS IN CURING THYROID
                     HOW YOGA HELPS IN CURING 
THYROID DEFECTS?
Hypothyroidism is medical speak for a low functioning thyroid, the 
tiny butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. This rather 
common condition affects around 10 percent of women over 40; and 
unfortunately, once you reach menopause. Depending on the 
severity of the problem, your doctor will probably prescribe a daily 
thyroid hormone replacement pill. However, before you resign 
yourself to a lifetime of pill swallowing, I think a little research is in 
order to determine the cause of your sluggish thyroid. 
FIRST, PYCHOLOGY
Think of this gland as the “metabolism manager”. When it does its job, 
we have good energy, adequate warmth, and normal bowel function; when it 
malfunctions, we feel sluggish, cold, and constipated.
To understand why hypothyroidism causes so many different problems, it’s 
important to understand what the thyroid does. Think of this gland as the 
“metabolism manager.” When it does its job, we have good energy, 
adequate warmth, and normal bowel function; when it malfunctions, we feel 
sluggish, cold, and constipated. When it speeds up too fast—a condition 
called hyperthyroidism—we feel restless, overheated, and prone to diarrhea. 
But the thyroid does more than regulate energy, temperature, and digestion. 
It basically affects every function in the body. A healthy thyroid improves 
your skin, hair, muscles, bones, joints, nerves, heart, mood, and sexual 
function. So, yes, you can blame your weight gain, muscle and joint pains, 
and depression on your sluggish thyroid. Hypothyroidism has also been 
linked to nerve entrapment (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), menstrual 
irregularities, high cholesterol, and heart disease. It can even cause swelling 
in the face, ankles, and neck. 
HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN?
In a healthy body, the thyroid makes Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) in response 
to the pituitary gland’s thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH. Some of the T4 is then converted 
into the more active T3 hormone, and together they regulate metabolism throughout the body. 
Any interference with even one of these processes can cause symptoms of hypothyroidism. 
Here are some common possibilities: 
Mineral Deficiencies: An adequate supply of iodine and selenium is essential to thyroid hormone 
production. 
Hormones: Studies suggest that any disruption in the balance between estrogen and 
progesterone impedes normal thyroid hormone production or its utilization.
Stress: Cortisol and adrenaline, two hormones made by the adrenal glands, rise excessively with 
unrelenting stress, blocking TSH production in the pituitary and impeding the body’s ability to 
convert T4 to the more active T3.
Autoimmune Disease: A fairly common cause of hypothyroid problems is thyroiditis, a condition in 
which the immune system attacks and damages the thyroid gland, creating inflammation and 
scarring. 
Environmental Toxins and Drugs: Pesticides, exposure to radiation, fluoride, and even cigarette 
smoke contribute to thyroid problems.
WHAT IS THE SOLUTION? 
Alternatives do exist. Plenty of people have successfully decreased their medication—and many 
have gone off completely—by making dietary and lifestyle changes. 
Here’s how to get started: 
• Get your iodine and selenium levels checked.
• Make sure you eat well.
• Manage your stress level
• Practice specific yoga poses. 
Here are a few yoga asanas which can help in effectively. These 
yoga poses can help in strengthening muscles and also reducing 
effects of hypothyroidism. 
Viparita Karani (Inverted Pose) :
This pose is also known as the legs up the wall pose. It is helpful for various 
ailments including hypothyroidism. It increases blood flow to the thyroid 
gland and regulates thyroid function. Besides, this pose has a rejuvenating 
effect on the mind. It also helps in relieving stress, curing insomnia and 
fighting anxiety.
Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) :
Sarvangasana or shoulder stand helps in maintaining the 
governing system of the body - the endocrine system. It exerts 
pressure on the thyroid gland. Thyroid gland receives the largest 
supply of blood. Sarvangasana helps in improving blood 
circulation and squeezing stagnant secretion. It releases blood 
into the neck and helps nourish the thyroid and reversing 
hypothyroidism.
Ustrasana (Camel Pose) :
This pose too can stimulate the thyroid gland by stretching 
the neck and increasing blood circulation in the gland. 
Practicing this yoga pose for thyroid can also help in 
relieving issues of the spine. It also helps in bringing relief 
to people suffering from asthma. However, this pose 
should be avoided I case you have hernia or ulcers. People 
with arthritis, vertigo and abdominal injuries should avoid 
doing the camel pose.
Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose) :
Setu bandhasana or the bridge pose is an effective 
yoga for thyroid, especially hypothyroidism. It 
stretches the neck and improves blood circulation in 
the thyroid gland. The pose is also effective for 
treating asthma, reducing headaches and 
strengthening muscles. People in the final stage of 
their pregnancy should avoid doing the bridge pose.
Halasana(Plough Pose):
This pose helps in stretching of the neck and 
stimulates the thyroid glands. However, this pose 
must not be performed by people with 
hyperthyroidism as it facilitates secretion of thyroid 
hormones. This pose also helps in strengthening 
abdominal muscles and back muscles along with 
relaxing the autonomous nervous systems.
Matsyasana (Fish Pose) :
Matsyasana or fish pose makes your back arch in a way that 
it increased blood circulation in the thyroid gland. This pose 
stretches the neck and throat and stimulates the thyroid 
gland. It relieves a lot of tension in the area. The pose is 
done by inverting the head. This encourages blood flow to 
the thyroid gland and is thus good for people suffering from 
hypothyroidism. This pose also helps in maintaining health 
of abdominal muscles and the spinal column.
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) :
This yoga pose for thyroid massages the thyroid gland 
and compels it to produce the required amount of 
thyroid hormone for controlling metabolism. It is thus 
an effective pose for treating with hypothyroidism. 
This pose helps in strengthening of back, reducing 
stress and relieving menstrual pain.
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) :
This pose is a part of the very beneficial surya namaskar. 
This pose stretches the neck and throat region, thereby 
increasing thyroid functioning. It is helpful for people 
suffering from hypothyroidism. People with back pain or 
neck pain should also do Bhujangasana as it helps in 
strengthening and toning of muscles. Avoid this pose in 
case you have recently undergone an abdominal surgery or 
have hernia or ulcers.
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