Yoga can increase fertility (and your chances of getting pregnant) – but it depends on a few things. Here are a few tips for yoga poses and fertility…
Before the tips, here’s a quip from a yoga teacher:
“Before you’ve practiced, the theory is useless,” says David Williams. “After you’ve practiced, the theory is obvious.”
One of the best ways to learn whether yoga improves fertility and increases pregnancy chances is to give it a try! Yoga is a wonderful way to relax, mediate, and stay healthy — which is why it can help with getting pregnant.
To learn more about increasing pregnancy chances, check out Yoga Practices for Fertility on Amazon.
Also – Bend, Breathe, and Conceive Fertility Yoga is one of Fairhaven Health’s bestselling products for fertility.
Fertility and Yoga – 5 Tips for Increasing Pregnancy Chances
Be open to trying natural ways to get pregnant
My husband and I haven’t tried fertility yoga because I’m just discovering and researching it. We do regular yoga together, though – and we’re happy try all sorts of ways to conceive a baby (acupuncture, herbal medicines, etc). Before you decide if fertility yoga is hogwash or your possible miracle cure for lack of pregnancy, I encourage you to give it a chance!
Do what relaxes you when you’re trying to get pregnant
Fertility treatments – or even just trying to get pregnant - can be stressful and hard on couples coping with infertility. If a few bouts of fertility yoga don’t relax you, or even increases your anxiety levels, then move on to a different complementary therapy. The foundation of fertility yoga is that it’s relaxing, energizing, and strengthening. The better you feel, the more likely you’ll conceive a baby.
If you’re stressed out, read How to Relax When You’re Trying to Get Pregnant.
Use “fertility yoga” for both relaxation and a physical workout
For yoga to be effective, you need to balance stretching and conditioning your muscles with slow, deep breathing. The idea behind fertility yoga is the simple movement of energy: the poses correct blockages or imbalances in the body, which could be the root of some infertility issues.
Focus on certain yoga poses to increase fertility
This is where a DVD, book, or in-person class comes in handy! There are certain yoga poses that affect fertility by improving hormone levels, increasing circulation to reproductive organs, and stimulating the abdominal and reproductive parts of the body. Some of these fertility yoga poses include Bridge Pose, Child’s Pose, Cobbler’s Pose, and Legs on the Wall Pose.
If you need help choosing a yoga DVD, read Best Yoga DVDs, Plus 4 Tips for Choosing a Yoga DVD. Those yoga DVDs are all related to fertility specifically, but
Include your partner in the fertility yoga poses
Practicing yoga together can bond you and your spouse – and it can be fun! My husband and I do a Sun Salutation every morning before the day begins…it’s not a specific yoga pose for fertility, but it energizes us for the day. And, it’s something we do together, which brings us closer. If you think your partner wouldn’t be into trying yoga, just ask him or her to try it three times. If it’s not working for you, then try something else!
Another very important natural way to increase fertility and pregnancy chances is with a “fertility diet.” Read Natural Foods That Increase Your Chances of Pregnancy.
Always remember, though: there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to fertility yoga or conceiving a baby. What works for some couples doesn’t work for everyone.
If you’re dealing with female fertility issues, you may find How Naturopathic Medicine Can Treat Uterine Fibroids in Women helpful.
Have you tried fertility yoga – and did help you get pregnant? Comments welcome below.
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Thanks for your comments!
Though there is no guarantee that yoga for fertility can improve the chances of pregnancy, it isn’t likely to hurt (as long as you listen to your body when doing the yoga poses).
Good valuable tips for trying to conceive, I too did yoga when i was trying to conceive. Many of pregnant moms too get beneficial effects from this method…
Please help me to get the exact posture for yoga. Because I want to get a child. We were trying since last 12 years. please help me. I have low sperm count and low motility. Sperm count : 20 million and motility : 10%. Please May god shower on his choicest blessings on you.
Claryssa, thanks for your tidbit about herbal remedies to get pregnant. I haven’t researched those, but think it would make a great article to write!
Ratna, I don’t think surya namaskar (sun salutation) interferes with the ability to get pregnant. However, your best bet is to read a book about fertility yoga for couples — the “Yoga Practices for Infertility” DVD featured in the article above has some great tips.
Blessings,
Laurie
Does surya namaskar interfere with conception?
It can be included into one of natural pregnant tips. The most popular method to get pregnant naturally is now using herbal remedies. But I believe yoga will get popular too.
Thanks for your yoga tips! It’s good to remember that there are different types of yoga, and we need to practice different ones until we find what works for us. I like Power Yoga the best
Many yoga classes are out there, and you may be turned off if you pick one that does not suit your personality and state of physical fitness. For most beginners, a hatha or vinyasa class will be most appropriate, depending on whether you want a slow or fast-paced class. These are basic styles, and you can always try something fancier later.
I started taking Yoga lessons last month and i am amazed of how it can take away the stress of my mind and body.
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Thanks for your comment, Jemmah.
I practice yoga at home regularly, too…it helps for so many things! Yoga didn’t help us get pregnant, though. I think that whether or not yoga helps with conceiving a baby depends on the cause of infertility.
I practice Yoga at home mainly for the purpose of having a relax mind and body. Stress is really high on our workplace and yoga helps me relax.
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i practice Yoga purely for the purpose of reducing stress and it really works. Yoga keeps both of my mind and body relax.
I’m glad to hear that yoga has been helpful for you both — and I’d love to hear if it improves your fertility!
I am currently enrolled in a Yoga class. The health benefits are great, I am more relaxed and I can sleep well at night. I’m glad to know it helps fertility, too!
After enrolling in a Yoga Class, I am more relaxed than ever. Yoga is really very helpful both for physical and mental health.