Yoga for Hypothyroidism Weight Loss

Yoga helps to strengthen the physiology of the body and also the endocrine system of the body. With balanced endocrine system the secretion of the thyroxin by the thyroid gets balanced which helps to provide a sure cure to the hypothyroid state of the body. Yoga helps to clean the body by the removal of toxins from the body.

These cleansing techniques free the body and help it relax. It rejuvenates the body internally so that one can feel refreshed from outside.

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Hypothyroid occurs when the secretion of thyroid falls below the desired level. It affects the heart, digestion and also retards the physical growth of the body. So, on the whole activities of the body calm down and life becomes stagnant. The individual feels no energy to work.

Postures that works for hypothyroid

Hypothyroid increases the weight of the body. Yoga exercises greatly help in the weight reduction and also provide proper tone to the body. It increases the rate of metabolism of the body and helps to burn down the extra fats deposited in the body. It also provides mental and physical harmony and also rejuvenates the body.

Other postures of yoga which can be practiced for the treatment of hypothyroid are the breathing exercises like pranayam (Breath Exercise) and kapalbhati (Mind Rejuvenation Exercise). It also helps in the removal of toxins from the body and makes the body active.

Physical exercises like sirshasana (head stand) and paschimotanasana (Seated Forward Bend). Yoga involves various stretch and strains which provides the desired massage to the endocrine glands. It improves the functions of the body in a natural manner. The shoulder stand posture of yoga called sarvangasana helps greatly in the treatment of hypothyroid. The shoulder stand position helps in the flow of blood in the reverse direction from the toe to the neck region which causes better supply of oxygen in the neck and helps in better functioning of the thyroid gland so that hypothyroid state can be treated efficiently. It can also be used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.

How to practice the Sarvangasana (shoulder stand)

One should lie flat on the ground with the arms at rest. Exhale the air within. Now, bend the knee and bring them to the chin with the stomach stretched. Take a deep breath and exhale the air while you lift your legs perpendicular to the floor. Now you can breathe normally. Your head can stay comfortably on the ground along with the trunk while the legs stay perpendicular with the toes pointing the sky.

You can release the position calmly.

Yoga can work wonders for weight reduction near the belly region. It provides exercise to the abdomen and increases the flexibility of the body. It assists to free the body from the extra fat deposits near the stomach region. Yoga also provides freshness to the mind and the body.

Forward bend asana of yoga helps to free the body from the extra fat deposits. It is indeed easy to practice the asana and one can learn it easily and efficiently. It is even good for the beginners to master the art of bend forward yoga. All you have to do is just stand upright with feet held firmly on the ground. Then you need to bend forward and touch the toe with your fingers without any knee bend. You can later change the association of the hands and the toes. Touch your left toe with your right hand and right toe with your left hand.  This helps to get rid of any additional fat deposits around the belly region. Weight gain during pregnancy can also be got rid of with these exercises.

Side bends also help to remove unnecessary fat deposits and provide perfect exercise to the stomach as well as the abdomen. Bending movements on the sides should be repeated so as to have better effect on the belly and one can be free from the extra fat deposits near the belly region. Triangle pose too can help the body take a comfortable position by facing forward and the face should look up to the sky. This provides perfect exercise to the neck as well as back. The stretch at the back and the belly helps to provide freedom from back pain as well as helps to reduce the extra deposits of fat around the belly region.

Exercise provides relief to the stomach muscles as well as helps in digestion of the food. It also aids in increased metabolism of the body and imparts flexibility for the movement. It provides better toning to the body and gives a better shape to the body too. Various postures of yoga like pavanmukatasana (aeroplane pose), bhujangasana (cobra pose), paschimotanasana (Seated forward bend) and others work wonders in reduction of belly fat and provides better shape to the body and assists greatly to free the body from the extra fat deposited in the belly region.

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