YOGA FOR HYPOTHYROIDISM
Insufficient production of thyroid secretion due to inactivity of the gland
CAUSES
- Autoimmune disease
- Iatrogenic
- Congenital
- Drug induced
- Hypothalamic dysfunction
CLINICAL FEATURES
- Weakness, lethargy
- Weight gain
- Cold intolerance
- Memory impairment
- Hoarseness of voice
- Hair loss
- Deafness
- Constipation
- Dry, coarse, Cold skin
- Bradycardia
- Anaemia
YOGIC PRACTICES
ASANAS:
- Suryanamaskara
- Inverted asanas especially
- Sarvangasana
- Halasana
- Matsyasana
- Suptavajrasana
- Yogamudrasana
- All backward bending asanas espceially grivasana.
PRANAYAMA:
- Ujjayi
- Brahmari
- Bhastrika
- With Bandhas
MUDRA:
- Pashinee and vipareetakarani mudra
BANDHA:
- Jalandara bandha
SHATKARMA:
- Neti
- Kunjal