Yoga practices are thought to aid hormonal balance, potentially benefiting conditions like PCOS and thyroid disorders. PCOS, a hormonal disorder, features irregular menstrual cycles, high androgen levels, and ovarian cysts.
Specific yoga asanas, pranayama, and meditation can help manage hormonal imbalances and offer relief. Here are are a list of yoga asanas and pranayama:
Supta Baddha Konasana: Also referred to as reclining bound angle pose or supine butterfly pose, this yoga posture stretches the inner thighs, groin, and hips, fostering relaxation and tranquility.
Sarvangasana: This particular type of shoulder stand stimulates the thyroid gland and improves circulation to the neck area.
Halasana: Like Sarvangasana, this pose stimulates the thyroid gland and stretches the spine and shoulders.
Savasana: Doing the corpse pose at the end of a yoga session allows the body to relax, fostering hormonal balance.
Balasana: The child's pose is a restorative posture that soothes the nervous system, indirectly influencing hormone levels.
Matsyasana: The fish pose opens the throat and chest, stimulating the thyroid gland and improving respiration.
Marjaryasana-Bitilasana: The cat-cow stretch improves the flexibility of the spine and promotes hormonal balance.
Pranayama: Breathing exercises like Nadi Shodhana promote hormonal balance and stress reduction. Kapalbhati pranayama enhances metabolism and supports thyroid function, while Ujjayi Pranayama aids in balancing the endocrine system, assisting with thyroid regulation.
