6 Yoga Positions That Improve Fertility
Discover six yoga positions that enhance fertility, as well as their benefits when you are actively trying to conceive.
Why do you think these exercises can help women get pregnant? Simply because they have so many positive effects on the female body.
To begin with, yoga is an incredible way to reduce stress. It also allows you to detoxify the body and improve blood circulation as well as the immune system.
Yoga also helps regulate hormones and improve hormonal treatments in women with fertility problems.
Yoga positions that improve fertility and facilitate your pregnancy
1. Seated forward folding
With your legs outstretched in front of you, bend your back with your arms outstretched over your head down toward your feet. Seated forward folding releases tension in the muscles of the lower back, hips and thighs.
By relaxing the muscles, you revive the reproductive organs, especially the ovaries and uterus.
2. Bi-breathing
This yoga position, or asana, is excellent for relieving stress, one of the leading causes of infertility.
Sit upright, with your index finger on the small cartilage flap at the opening of your ears, and breathe deeply. Then gently press on the cartilage and exhale. Imitate the buzzing sound of a bee (hence the name of the yoga position). Repeat 6 or 7 times.
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For this yoga position, lie on a comfortable surface, with your back to the floor and your neck supported by a pillow. With the soles of your feet against the floor, bend your knees and let them fall to their respective sides and open your pelvis.
It helps to activate the internal muscles and groin. It relieves the physical discomfort that can occur during e.g. in vitro fertilization as well as in case of stress and menstrual cramps.
Ideally, you should work to be able to hold this position for 10 minutes. During this time, keep your breathing calm and even and avoid sudden movements when changing positions.
4. Shoulder standing
This position stimulates the thyroid gland. Keep in mind that an underperforming thyroid is one of the most common causes of infertility.
Lie down with your back to the floor, legs outstretched and arms at the side of your upper body with your palms facing up.
The next step is to raise your legs so that you form a 90-degree angle. Later, with the help of your hands, you can raise your hips upwards and stretch your legs even further up.
Hold this position for about 90 seconds. Then gently lower your hips and then your legs slowly and gently until your whole body is back and resting against the floor.
5. Legs up against the wall
You should try to hold this position for 15 to 20 minutes. You should lie on the floor and lift your legs up against a wall.
By doing this yoga position after intercourse, the chance of pregnancy is believed to increase. The reason is that the sperm remain inside the body closer to the fallopian tubes and the uterus.
6. Cobra
Lie on your stomach with your palms facing the floor. Keep your toes pointed with your soles up. Inhale and exhale slowly and calmly while lifting your upper body upwards. Gently bend your back upwards while your hands, feet and hips should press downwards.
This position is one of the asanas most recommended for increasing fertility as it improves blood circulation to the reproductive organs.
It also helps balance hormones. In addition, it builds up the lining of the cervix, which facilitates the fertilization of the egg after intercourse.
Take the time to put together a good routine before conception and later for your pregnancy. In addition to being able to see the physical benefits, you will also feel more relaxed and less stressed.
About 45 minutes to an hour a day is all you need to give your mind and body a break. Take advantage of the huge benefits of yoga!
