Yoga Poses For Thyroid Problem

(February 20, 2009)

I am 13 yrs old, I have irregular period and little high thyroid I want to increase height by effective exercise, firstly I want to reduce my thyroid and make period regular., so pls give suggestion and reply

Your irregular periods appear directly related to your hyper thyroidism. But don’t let that bother you one bit. With a little medication, the right diet, a few Yogasanas (physical poses) pranayamas (breathing exercises) and kriyas (cleansing techniques) you should be as good as new in a matter of weeks. However, you would be well advised to seek proper clinical counseling. In other words, it’s about time you saw an OBGYN (Obstetrician cum Gynecologist) for professional advice.

Next, you want to increase your height. If it isn’t a genetic, hereditary problem, you can most probably increase by a couple inches by proper stretching asanas (physical postures). These include:

Yoga exercises

Loosening and limbering up exercises followed by a few rounds of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations).

Standing Positions

1.   Tadasana (Palm Tree pose)
2.   Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
3.   Padangusthasana (Toe to hand pose)
4.   Padahastasana (Forehead to knee pose)

Sitting Positions

1.   Janu Sirshasana ((Forehead to single knee pose)
2.   Paschimottanasana (Forehead to both knees pose)
3.   Ushtrasana (Camel pose)
4.   Marichyasana (Pose dedicated to the sage Marichi)

Supine Positions

5.   Single Leg and Double Leg Raises
6.   Purvottanasana (Inclined Plane)
7.   Navasana (Boat pose)
8.   Chakrasana (Wheel pose)
9.   Sethu Bandhasana (Bridge formation pose)
10.   Halasana (Plough pose)

Prostrate Positions

11.   Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog pose)
12.   Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)
13.   Dhanurasana (Bow pose)
14.   Shalabhasana (Locust pose)

Inverted Positions

15.   Sirshasana (Corpse pose)
16.   Viparita Karani (Legs against the wall pose)
17.   Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)

Balancing Positions

18.   Vrikshasana (Tree pose)
19.   Garudasana (Eagle pose)
20.   Kakasana (Crow pose)

You should also do Pranayamas (breathing exercises) such as:

1.   Kapalabhatti (Skull cleansing)
2.   Anuloma-Viloma (Alternate Nostril Breathing) and

Kriyas (Cleansing techniques)

1.   Jala Neti (Cleansing Nasal passages with water)
2.   Sutra Neti (Cleansing Nasal passages with rubber
       catheter)
3.   Vaman Dhauti (Cleansing stomach by vomit water on
       empty stomach)

Yogic Diet

For sufferers of thyroid and other related problems, a Yogic diet is a must. Meaning to say, your regular diet must be Sattvic (light and predominantly vegetarian) with lots of green leafy vegetables, sprouts, daily salads and seasonal fruits. Please avoid all fried and fatty foods, milk and milk products butter such as cheese, cottage cheese, junk foods and fast foods. These will only serve to worsen your condition and slow down the healing process.

Avoid late nights out on the town and do your asanas (physical poses), Pranayamas (breathing exercises) and Kriyas (Cleansing techniques) regularly, and you will definitely see results soon. Your health depends on you and the thyroid problem, though not debilitating is awfully irksome and can make you feel miserable as well as hamper your progress, later in life. So, the best thing is to start practicing right away and with regularity until you are fully satisfied with the health results.

Submitted by A on February 20, 2009 at 12:08