Yoga is a practice that can help you improve your overall health and wellness, including diabetes and thyroid issues. It has proven beneficial for people of all ages, genders, races and religions. The best thing about Yoga is that it can be done anywhere at any time as long as you have the time!

A great way to get started with Yoga is by joining an instructor-led class or taking an online sample class from the Kalari app that offers free trial classes where you can learn from experienced instructors before buying one of our paid plans.

Yoga for Diabetes

Diabetes is a medical condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.

• Yoga is a great way to reduce stress and blood sugar levels.
• Yoga helps to improve blood circulation in the body and helps to reduce weight.
• Yoga helps to improve digestion and metabolism, which may help prevent or manage diabetes-related problems such as high cholesterol, heart disease and high blood pressure (hypertension).
• Yoga for diabetes control can help manage this condition by regulating blood sugar levels, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing stress and inflammation.
• The yoga practice can also improve cardiovascular health, which is often compromised in people with diabetes.
• Poses such as Sun Salutations, Warrior Pose, and Tree Pose are particularly beneficial for regulating blood sugar levels, improving insulin sensitivity and promoting balance and stability.

Yoga for Thyroid

Similarly, Yoga for the thyroid is an effective way to regulate the thyroid gland and improve its function. The gland thyroid produces hormones that regulate metabolism, and an imbalance in this gland can lead to various health problems.

• Yoga for the thyroid is an excellent way to control the thyroid gland.
• It helps in reducing stress and anxiety.
• It helps you manage weight better and improve immunity, digestion and other aspects of your life that may be affected by an overactive or underactive thyroid gland.
• Poses such as Shoulder Stand and Plow Pose can help stimulate the thyroid gland and improve its function. Inversion poses like these can also improve blood flow to the thyroid gland and help bring oxygen to the area.

In addition to the physical benefits, Yoga can help manage the emotional and mental aspects of living with diabetes and thyroid issues. Yoga encourages mindfulness and relaxation, which can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

Overall, Yoga can be a valuable tool for managing diabetes and thyroid issues. Incorporating Yoga into your day to -day life can be a natural way to improve your overall health and well-being. With the guidance of a trained yoga teacher, people with diabetes or thyroid issues can modify their practice to meet their specific needs and reap the benefits of Yoga. It can help you in relieving the stress and manage blood sugar levels. It also reduces the risks associated such as cardiovascular diseases and stroke. If you have diabetes or hypothyroidism, it’s worth trying the Yoga practices!