Yoga for Thyroid Issues

1. Shoulder stand

This pose is particularly beneficial for healing hypothyroidism and it improves your circulation.

 Lie down on 1-2 blankets folded underneath your shoulder blades, with the back of your head on the floor. As you inhale, lift your legs and hips, so that your body is balanced vertically from your upper arms and shoulders. Bending your arms, support your body with your hands on your lower back. Stay here for 5-10 breaths.

 Shoulder stand massages and stimulates the thyroid, and it helps regulate your metabolism.

 2. Bridge pose

Bridge is an excellent pose to treat hyperthyroidism and reduce stress.

Start by lying on your back with your knees bent. On your next exhale, tuck your chin and lift your hips, being careful not to allow your knees to splay outward. Interlace your fingers on the floor underneath you and lift your hips higher, while staying in the pose for 5-10 breaths.

3. Cat-Cow pose

Cat-cow pose is beneficial for both hypo- and hyperthyroidism. This simple exercise can be practiced daily to help heal your thyroid.

Start with your hands and knees on the floor. Inhale and look up, lifting your chin and gently arching your back. As you exhale, drop your chin and look down toward your naval as you curl your spine forward. Continue this movement 5-10 times. 

Cat-cow improves your circulation, stretches your neck muscles, and helps regulate your nervous system.

Yoga Sequence for Thyroid Issues

1. Mountain Pose
2. Standing forward fold
3. Cat-cow
4. Cobra
5. Childs pose
6. Plow pose
7. Shoulder stand
8. Bridge pose
9. Seated forward fold
10. Corpse pose