Essential Yoga Poses for Hormonal Health & Flexibility
From calming Moon Salutations to deep hip openers, these sequences help balance your energy, support thyroid health, and build strength at your own pace.
This is a guide to yoga poses that support thyroid function, which is crucial for hormonal health. It includes stimulating poses like Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand) and Ustrasana (Camel Pose) that you can practice 3 to 5 times a day.
The Chandra Namaskar, or Moon Salutation, is a beautiful and calming sequence of 13 poses. Unlike the Sun Salutation, this flow is cooling and helps you connect with your lunar energy, making it wonderful to practice in the evening.
Perfect practice makes progress. Here I am in a variation of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, or One-Legged King Pigeon Pose. This is an advanced backbend and hip opener that requires a lot of flexibility.
"Letting go is the hardest asana." This is me in the Pigeon Pose, a deep hip-opening posture. It's a great example of how consistent practice helps improve flexibility and release stored emotional tension.
Celebrating International Yoga Day with a gentle flow outdoors. This video shows a sequence of stretches including a lunge and side bend, reminding us to breathe, stretch, and flow every single day.
About Additional Poses & Sequences
You do not need a studio to practice these poses, but proper alignment is everything. Whether you are doing the Moon Salutation to calm your nervous system or using the Shoulder Stand to support your thyroid, I guide you through the exact technique so you avoid neck or back strain. It is about moving safely and effectively, especially when you are working on your hormonal health or recovering from postpartum fatigue.
These sequences are designed for specific physiological benefits, not just for aesthetics. I include these in my daily online sessions because I have seen how they help women regain mobility and balance their energy levels.
Thyroid & Hormonal Health
For those managing thyroid conditions, stimulating the throat region is important. Poses like the Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana) and Bridge Pose (Setubandhasana) are effective because they improve blood flow to the thyroid gland. When we practice these, we focus on holding the pose with steady breathing rather than rushing, as consistency in these gentle movements matters more than duration.
Cooling Sequences: Chandra Namaskar
While Surya Namaskar builds heat and energy, the Moon Salutation (Chandra Namaskar) is the opposite. It is a cooling, grounding flow of 13 poses that helps calm the mind. I recommend this for evening practice or during days when you feel overwhelmed. It helps release tension in the shoulders and hips, making it a great addition to your routine if you sit at a desk all day.
Hip Openers & Flexibility
Deep stretches like the Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) are not just about flexibility. They act as a release for stored emotional tension in the hips. I often see clients hold a lot of stress in their lower body, and these deep hip openers, when practiced safely, help you feel 'lighter' and more flexible over time.
Remember, no matter which pose you choose, listen to your body. My group sessions focus on follow-along demonstrations, so you can see exactly how to transition between these movements comfortably from your own home.
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