6 yoga poses that stimulate thyroid function

Thyroid disorder is a hormonal condition when the butterfly-shaped gland does not produce normal amount of thyroid hormone leading to disturbance in the function of the internal organs. This condition can get worse if you are dealing with stress. Yoga can help to reduce the stress level and stimulate the thyroid gland to work more efficiently. Yoga improves circulation and energy flow around the thyroid and stretches and strengthens the neck. Here are some yoga poses that may help to stimulate thyroid function and increase its efficiency.

Step 1: Lie on your stomach with your feet wide apart and hands next to your body. Rest your forehead on the ground.

Step 2: Pull your hands underneath your shoulders. Elbows should be bent and palms resting by the side of your chest.

Step 4: Inhale and lift the upper half of your body by extending your hands.

Step 5: Your elbows should be in line with your body, legs stretched in a way that you do not feel pressure on your waist.

Step 5: Stay in this position for 4-5 seconds, then come back to the normal position.

Step 1: Lie on your back with your hands resting by your side.

Step 2: Inhale and lift your legs upwards (ninety degrees) by engaging your abdominal muscle.

Step 3: Press your shoulder into the ground and support your back using your hands to lift your hips off the floor.

Step 4: Take your toes over and beyond your head so that your back should is perpendicular to the ground.

Step 4: Hold the position for a few breaths and come back to the starting position.

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Step 1: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet lying firmly on the ground.

Step 2: Your legs should be hip-width apart and your arms resting by your side.

Step 3: Press the feet onto the floor, breathe in and lift your hips rolling the spine off the floor.

Step 4: Press your arms and shoulders on the ground to lift your chest. Engage your legs, buttocks to lift your hips higher.

Step 5: Hold this position for a few breaths, then return to the normal position.

Step 1: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

Step 2: Inhale and lift your pelvis off the floor. Slide your palms below your buttocks.

Step 3: Inhale and press your forearms and elbows against the floor.

Step 4: Press your scapulas and lift your upper torso and head off the floor.

Step 5: Lift your chest as high as you can to arch your back.

Step 6: Hold this pose for a few seconds then relax.

Step 1: Sit down on the ground next to a wall.

Step 2: Swing your legs up along the wall and lay flat on your back. Your legs should be perpendicular to your body.

Step 3: Close your eyes, place your hands by your side and relax. Practice

Step 4: Breathe in and out for a few seconds and come out of the pose.

Step 1: Sit on the mat with your knees bent and feet on the floor with palms resting on the floor.

Step 2: Lift your feet off the floor to bring your shin parallel to the floor.

Step 3: Lean your upper body slightly towards the backward, keeping your spine erect.

Step 4: Hold your torso upright so that it makes a 'V' shape with the legs.

Step 4: Flex your shoulder muscles and extend your arms in front of you in a way that it comes parallel to the floor with your palms facing downwards.

Step 5: Engage your core muscle and pause for a few breaths.