Fertility Yoga: 13 Poses to Try for Boosting Conception

Summary:

Fertility yoga is a holistic approach to boosting conception that combines the physical and spiritual aspects of yoga to create a supportive environment for fertility. By connecting with the body, calming the mind, and promoting relaxation, fertility yoga can help improve reproductive health and increase the chances of conception. This blog post explores 13 poses that can be incorporated into a fertility yoga practice to support and enhance fertility.

1. Goddess Pose – This pose helps to open the hips and pelvis, increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs.

2. Legs Up the Wall – By placing the legs up against the wall, this pose allows for better circulation and relaxation in the pelvic area.

3. Reclined Bound Angle Pose – This pose helps to stretch the groin and hips, promoting healthy blood flow to the reproductive organs.

4. Cat-Cow Pose – By moving between these two poses, the spine is gently stretched, allowing for better circulation and energy flow throughout the body.

5. Bridge Pose – This pose helps to open the pelvis and increase circulation to the reproductive organs.

6. Supported Fish Pose – By using a prop under the back, this pose opens the chest and stimulates the thyroid gland, which can help balance hormones.

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Fertility Yoga: 13 Poses to Try for Boosting Conception

7. Standing Forward Bend – This pose stretches the back of the legs and can help calm the mind, reducing stress and promoting relaxation.

8. Supported Shoulderstand – This pose promotes blood flow to the thyroid and parathyroid glands, which can help balance hormones.

9. Child’s Pose – A restful and calming pose, Child’s Pose can help release tension in the back and hips, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

10. Reclined Butterfly Pose – This pose stretches the inner thighs and can help improve circulation to the reproductive organs.

11. Warrior II Pose – By opening the hips and chest, this pose can help balance hormones and promote relaxation.

12. Rabbit Pose – This pose stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands, promoting hormonal balance and relaxation.

13. Savasana – The final resting pose of a yoga practice, Savasana allows for complete relaxation of the mind and body, reducing stress and promoting overall well-being.

Incorporating these poses into a regular yoga practice can help balance hormones, increase circulation to the reproductive organs, and promote relaxation and stress relief. Fertility yoga is not a quick fix, but with consistent practice, it can help create a supportive environment for conception to occur.