Yoga for Hormonal Balance: Poses to Naturally Regulate PCOS and Thyroid

Have you ever felt like your body was constantly fighting against itself? The unexplained weight gain, sporadic menstrual cycles, random mood swings, and constant fatigue I understand, I have been there. A few years ago when I was battling PCOS and thyroid issues, it felt like nothing I tried was really working. While medicines would work temporarily, they only left me drained with what I felt were more side effects. This is when I learned the power of yoga for hormonal balance!

In this blog, I will cover how yoga moves your body back into natural hormone regulation, reduces the stress response in your body, and increases harmony. I will also describe some easy poses you can start practicing today!

Hormonal imbalance is not merely a case of PCOS or thyroid diseases. Indeed, this pertains to lifestyle choices. Stress, less rest, unhealthy food, over-budget exercising-all of these things can disrupt the hormone cascade. Symptoms such as hair loss, acne, drowsiness, and irregular periods start appearing.

The best part? One does not necessarily need very heavy medications all the time. Yoga influences the endocrine system, encourages the glands that produce hormones, and helps the body to adjust to its normal cycle. Eventually, yoga for hormonal imbalance will be a real miracle.

There are some yoga postures that you can do which will energize the adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary glands along with the rest of the glands network to achieve hormone regulation. These are the postures:

1. Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana): In addition to improving pelvic region circulation, “butterfly pose” is said to have other positive effects, including enhanced blood flow and Correct hormone balance. To practice this pose, one must sit on the floor and grasp the feet, bringing them closer to the groin. In this position the knees are bent and are moved up and down rapidly as the torso remains upright. 

2. Cobra Position (Bhujangasana): Cobra position is a perfect position to awaken and stimulate the thyroid gland, lengthen the neck and open blood flow to the glands. To perform the Cobra pose, lie face down, extend your arms along the sides of your body, place your palms on top of your shoulders. Inhale as you raise your chest forward and upward from the floor.

3. Bridge Position (Setu Bandhasana): Bridge position can be another great regulator of thyroid function and calming of the nervous system. To do the bridge position, lie on your back, bend your knees, and lift your hips as high as you can while keeping your shoulders touching the floor. Hold for however many breaths you like and release.

Stress is one of the significant perpetrators behind hormonal ditching. Cortisol’s rise intensifies PCOS and thyroid issues. Hence, yoga for stress release should go hand in hand with your hormonal yoga poses.

Mentally retreating is the best cure: In as little as five minutes practicing Anulom Vilom or Bhramari Pranayama can relax the nervous system, reduce anxiety levels and have a beneficial influence on an individual’s entire hormone balance. 

Your hormonal balance can be achieved by integrating yoga to calm the mind and body. Doing yoga daily can help in the natural balance of PCOS and thyroid hormones. Medications will not be necessary. 

Take it slow and be attentive to your body. You will notice in a matter of weeks that it is easier to get out of bed, your attitude will be brighter, and your cycle will be more predictable.