Yoga is a holistic practice which overall promotes our physical and mental well-being.
It came to be about 3000 years BCE, in ancient India. Firstly, yoga was looked upon as a spiritual practice meant to bring the practitioner closer to the divine.
It’s also meant for self-realization.
There are three main forms of this practice, called Hatha, Raja and Kundalini yoga.
There Are Three Main Components of Yoga Practice
Yoga exercises target the body, the mind and the spirit.
Likewise, the three components of yoga practice are each focused on one of those points of our being.
Asanas
This component assumes the physical exercises or poses.
They may help you stretch and strengthen your body. The exercises may vary in intensity and difficulty.
You may practice static yoga or dynamic yoga. Both are equally good for your physical health.
Pranayama
Pranayama concerns breathing techniques.
The way you breathe is important in any physical exercise, but primarily in yoga.
Controlling your breath may calm your mind and allow for better focus in meditation.
It relaxes and eases you, which is the very point of these exercises. They open you up to the divine.
Pratyahara
This component is otherwise called ‘Sense Withdrawal’.
It’s the part of the exercise where you focus on your inner self.
You quiet your mind, outside things stop drawing your attention, and you’re ready to meditate.
How Can Yoga Help With Fertility?
Though the effects of this ancient practice may feel miraculous, they’re pretty down to earth.
Firstly, you’ll want to make sure you are indeed physically healthy. Yoga cannot heal a concrete gynecological issue.
However, in our time and with the amount of stress we experience daily, a lot of women have trouble conceiving even though they’re objectively healthy.
We all have at least one woman in our life who desperately wants a baby, and although nothing truly stands in the way, it just won’t happen.
Likewise, if you’re healthy and fertile on paper, but have trouble conceiving anyway, that is where yoga could help.
Our Lizard Brains Don’t Tolerate Stress
Although we have evolved our technology and way of life to an impressive degree, our brain is still a caveman’s brain.
It’s still programmed to calculate the odds of our survival based on the way we interact with our surroundings.
If the body is constantly stressed and in a state of overdrive, the brain concludes that pregnancy isn’t safe.
This is also why a lot of couples say they finally managed to conceive only when they stopped stressing and trying. It just happened.
Yoga Allows You to Let Go
In time, yoga may affect you to practice calmness even outside of exercise – if you can be persistent.
Through meditation, you’ll be more resistant to stress and learn to prioritize your well-being over all else.
All the while, your body will feel stronger and at ease.
As such, physically and mentally you’ll be ready to create a new life.
These 5 Exercises Can Boost Your Fertility
Extended Puppy Pose
Legs on the Wall
Reclining Bound Angle Pose
Back Rolls
Garland
All of these exercises are more or less focused on the lower back, hips and pelvic area.
Health and flexibility of these parts of your body are crucial for gynecological health, pleasure, pregnancy and childbirth.
Extended Puppy Pose – Uttana Shishosana
You begin this exercise in a tabletop position, or on all fours. The tops of your feet are laid on the mat and relaxed.
Your torso will lower, as your arms stretch forward.
However, your elbows will not touch the mat.
The tailbone stays elevated and your forehead comes all the way down to the mat so that your entire back is stretched.
Your arms will be engaged, you will strengthen and stretch your spine. This pose also relaxes your pelvic area.
Try to uphold this position for at least 30 seconds to a minute, and repeat three times.
Stay aware of your breaths the whole time.
Legs on the Wall – Viparita Karani
This is also called the easiest yoga exercise.
Lie down so that your pelvic area is completely leaned against the wall. Stretch your legs upwards.
You can hold this position however long you like because it doesn’t really require any physical strain.
It promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and even helps with blood flow and digestion.
Reclining Bound Angle Pose – Supta Baddha Konasana
This exercise primarily targets the pelvic floor muscles. It relieves tension in the hips, knees and lower back.
It may also help with menstrual cramps.
Lie down on the mat, flat on your back. Bring your feet together, so that soles are touching, with your knees bent and falling to the side.
Relax your palms on your abdomen, and relax your shoulders as well.
Breathe deeply and relax.
Try to hold this position for three minutes, and stay focused on your pelvic area.
Back Rolls
This exercise ‘massages’ your lower back and promotes relaxation, flexibility and digestion.
Lie down on your back. Keep your knees together and bring them to your chest. Keep your hold gentle.
Make circles with your knees from left to right, and breathe deeply.
Repeat the circles 10 to 15 times.
This exercise may improve spinal mobility and even relieve headaches.
Garland – Malasana
This is the fertility yoga exercise.
It stretches the groin and the back. It tones legs, elevates back pain, strengthens the core and even helps with anxiety.
Begin in a standing position. Place your feet firmly on the mat.
Place your palms together in a praying position and squat down completely. It might help to keep your knees open with your elbows.
Breathe deeply and engage your core to keep stability.
Try to hold for 30 seconds and repeat about 10 times.
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