Did you know what kind of impact estrogen imbalance can have in your life? It can lead to weight issues, infertility and even cancer. While many environmental factors trigger this, yoga can be helpful in managing estrogen levels. So practice these asanas recommended by yoga expert Raman Mishra.
Paschimottanasana or seated forward bend: This asana stimulates the pituitary and adrenal glands and helps in the production of the hormone, estrogen.
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Steps to perform:
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Steps to perform:
Steps to perform:
- Sit straight with your legs together and stretched out on the floor such that your feet are pointed towards the ceiling.
- As you inhale, extend both arms upwards. Now as you exhale, bend forward towards your toes by keeping the spine erect. Hold the big toe of your feet with the index finger and thumb. Make sure you are breathing in as you do this.
- Now, exhale and gradually bend forward to touch your forehand to the knees, ensuring that your elbows touch the floor.
- Stay in this position for at least 10 – 20 seconds as you hold your breath. Now, slowly get back to the sitting position as you inhale. Repeat this asana for 5 or 6 times to attain its benefits.
Steps to perform:
- Sit with your legs outstretched in front of you.
- Inhale and bend your right knee. Place the right foot close to the perineum.
- Exhale and let the right knee move out to the side. The right foot now rests against the inside of the left thigh. The right lower leg rests on (or towards) the floor.
- Flex the left foot, press the top of the thigh down and lengthen the spine as you inhale.
- While exhaling, turn a little to face the left leg and then bend forward from the hips.
- Keep your spine long, chest open and shoulders down. Relax your face.
- Stay in the pose for 1-3 minutes. Practice these yoga asanas to deal with thyroid problems.