7. Urdhva Dhanurasana / Upward Bow Pose:

Upward Bow Pose is the best Yoga for Thyroid problems. It engages all the muscles in the body, working the pituitary and thyroid glands, and ensuring smooth functioning of vital organs in the body. Urdhva means Up in Sanskrit, and it is an inverted version of the regular Dhanurasana. Practising this asana every day can have ample benefits for the overall well-being.

How to Perform?

• Lie down on your back. Keep your knees bent.
• Put your arms near your head, with fingers towards shoulders.
• Take a deep breath, lift yourself at the tailbone, and exhale at the same time.
• Hold this pose for 3 minutes. Try to walk in this pose to achieve better control over your limbs.
• Keep your attention to maintain balance throughout while looking straight.
• Practice this three times a week as a beginner
• It is mandatory to maintain a steady breathing cycle while performing yoga asana for thyroid.

8. Matsyasana / Fish Pose:

The Fish Pose is an inverted back arch and should be ideally done in the end while practising yoga asanas. Matsyasana is an incredible asana in Yoga for Thyroid during pregnancy. The Fish Pose stretches your thyroid gland and supplies blood to the affected areas. Matsyasana is beneficial for thyroid patients and should be regularly practised to achieve all the benefits that it offers.

How to Perform?

• Sit on your yoga mat with your legs outstretched in front.
• Place your arms on your sides, elbows firmly rested.
• Lean back while balancing your weight on the shoulders and elbows.
• Try to push yourself as far as possible, eventually aiming to touch the crown of your head to the mat.
• Keep your breathing steady while holding this pose for 3 minutes.
• Slowly get out of the pose by gradually moving the head upwards and resting your back.
• Lie down until the body has recovered.

To know more about the asana, click here: Matsyasana