Written By: Prerna Mittra | Updated : May 27, 2024 12:40 PM IST
The thyroid gland is one of the most important body parts that takes care of many functions. When it does not function properly, it can lead to thyroid issues. The butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located at the front of the neck can often act up and affect people based on their age, lifestyle, or weather conditions. When the thyroid gland is underactive, it leads to 'hypothyroidism', whereas an overactive gland results in 'hyperthyroidism'.
But, practising a few yoga asanas every day can offer relief. In an Instagram post, celebrity yoga and holistic wellness expert Anshuka Parwani claimed that there are certain yoga poses that 'stimulate the throat and neck muscles' and 'improve circulation and energy flow' around the thyroid gland.
According to the expert, while thyroid issues require 'medical intervention', lifestyle modifications like 'practicing yoga can play a supportive role in managing symptoms and improving overall well-being'. "These yoga asanas will help improve the thyroid function and also stretch and strengthen the neck muscles," she stated. Take a look at the poses.
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Just like how you normally practise a Cat And Cow Pose, in this yoga asana, you sit on a mat with your legs crossed. Then, you contort your body by bringing the rib cage in, followed by flattening the chest muscles and looking up. Place your hands on your knees while doing this asana.
Next, you do the normal version of Cat-Cow Pose. Place your palms and knees on the mat to sit on your fours. Now, arch your spine and then stick your tailbone out subsequently. Do this a few times and remember to look up.
Do this yoga asana for 1-3 minutes every day. All you have to do is sit on your knees and then lift your body up. Place your arms on your heels as demonstrated by the expert and stretch your neck muscles. Hold this pose.
In this yoga asana, you must sit down on the mat first and then lift your entire body up to make a bridge by holding the weight on your arms and feet, as shown by Parwani in the video. Look straight up at the ceiling and hold the pose.
Lie down flat on the mat and then lift your knees. With your feet firmly on the ground and your knees bent, make a bridge-like pose by lifting your middle body. Make sure that your neck is on the ground and you are looking up.
For this, you must lie on your stomach. While keeping the lower body on the floor, lift your upper body and place your chin in your hands.
From Makrasana, you assume the Bhujangasana posture by lifting your upper body and placing your hands on the mat. Make sure your lower body is fully on the floor. Look up.
Will you practise these yoga asanas daily?
