Abstract

ROLE OF JALANDHAR BANDHA IN MANAGEMENT OF HYPOTHYROIDISM

Langade J. U.* and Jain S. S.

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Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which thyroid does not create and release enough thyroid hormone into blood Stream. People with thyroid disorder often hove emotional or mental health symtomps as well as physical symptom. Yoga is a series of physical, mental, and spiritual practices which is originated from ancient India. In yoga Bandhas are the most powerful technique as they changes internal chemistry of the body in a fundamental way. The aims and objectives of this article is to study the role of Jalandhar Bandha in management of Hypothyroidism. Out of 4 types of Bandhas, Jalandhar Bandha (throat lock) is most important in treating throat disorder. As we practice Jalandhar bandha with breath retention and due to pressure of Bandhas slows down the blood supply to the carotid arteris which send signal to the brain and stimulate parasympathetic nervous system as a result it create calmness in mind and relieve emotional or mental symtoms associated with thyroid disorder. Jalandhar Bandha are applied in various asana practices like, neck flexion asanas -Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand pose), Halasana (plough pose), Setu Bandhasana (bridge pose), Viparita karani (Inverted Pose), neck extension asanas like, Ushtrasana (Camel pose), Matsyasana (Fish pose), Dhanurasana (Bow pose), Bhujangasana (cobra pose) etc. As this asanas presses on the thyroid gland in the throat, thus benefiting the glands by increasing its vascularity and help them to work better for long time. Hence, by practising these asanas over months will improve the thyroid gland function and would be beneficial in Hypothyroidism.

Keywords: Setu Bandhasana, Viparita karani, Ushtrasana, Matsyasana.