SUCCESS STORY
How Sakshi reversed her Hypothyroidism (high TSH)?
Sakshi (name changed), currently in her thirties, runs a small home business. She is married and has a school-going daughter. Sakshi had been suffering from hypothyroidism (high TSH levels) for over 5 years. She had been on thyroid medication earlier, however her levels of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) used to shoot every time up weeks after medication was stopped. She wanted to stop her reliance on medication.
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At YOGKUTiR, a curated yoga routine (scroll below) was developed for Sakshi. Within 3 months her TSH level improved from 8+ to 6+ (normal range 0.38 - 5.33). No thyroid medication was taken during this period. She is continuing the routine to bring the TSH levels under further control.
Sakshi's Yoga Plan for Hypothyroidism
ASANAS
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Simhagarjasana
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Marjari vithalasana
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Halasana
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Shoulder stand
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Matsyasana
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Setubandhasana
PRANAYAMAS
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Ujjayi pranayama (main)
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Bhastrika (secondary)
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Kapalbhati (secondary)
MUDRAS & BANDHAS
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Akash mudra
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​Khechari mudra
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Jalandhara bandha
SHATKARMAS
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Laghushankha prakshalan
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Vaman dhauti
The above is a representational list of yogic practices for Hypothyroidism and by no means a comprehensive list.
Yoga routine helps to stimulate the thyroid gland region of the throat. This helps to improve the pranaa flow and activate this gland to improve its functioning. Due to this the body no longer has the need to produce more TSH, thereby bringing its level back to normal.
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Which yoga practices are beneficial?
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Thyroid-stimulating Asanas & Pranayamas
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Heat-generating Pranayamas to improve energy & metabolism
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Mudras that activate the Vishuddhi chakra & balance the Akash mahabhuta
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Body-cleansing (internal) Shatkriyas
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Stress-reducing yogic meditation & relaxation
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Hypothyroidism can often be experienced in the following cases:
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Pregnancy
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Menopause
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Hormonal imbalance
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Intake of processed food
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Stress
The affected persons can:
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Gain extra weight easily
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Find difficult to tolerate cold weather
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Yoga therapy can bring significant benefits, as experienced by the participant in this success story. This yoga plan was developed as per the condition and the need of the participant. As some yoga practices could be contraindicated for others, we suggest that you consult a trained yoga therapist before adopting the above plan for yourself. Please note that yoga should not be regarded as a replacement for expert medical advice and treatment.