Here's How Yoga Can Improve Fertility For Both Men & Women

Fertility is one of the most common concerns among all sexes. Fertility refers to the ability to reproduce. Many factors can influence one's fertility. Low fertility or infertility can result in trouble conceiving.

Although, through science, there are various effective ways in which one can conceive even if they have low fertility. Exercising has been linked to greatly influencing one's fertility. Yoga in particular plays a huge role due to its effects on our body as well as our mind.

Yoga has been proven to influence and improve fertility in both women and men. However, how does yoga do that? In this article, we discuss how yoga can result in fertility. We also list a few yoga asanas that have proven to improve fertility in both men and women.

How does yoga increase fertility?

There are various factors and functions in the body that are altered when we practice yoga. Here are certain factors that are altered and improved through yoga that also increase fertility.

1. Increases flexibility

2. Makes your posture more firm

3. Gives you inner strength

2. Makes your posture more firm

5. Improves mental health and provides peace

6. Increases happiness

7. Increases Balance

8. Helps reduce levels of stress

What yoga poses can improve fertility in men and women?

Here are 5 yoga poses that have been linked to improving fertility in both men and women. You can incorporate these asanas into your daily workout routine.

1. Janu Shirasana

• Sit on the floor with your left leg folded in (how you would normally sit with your legs folded)
• Place your right leg straight facing front
• At this point, your left foot should both be pointing towards the right and your right foot should be pointing at the front
• Now take both of your arms and use them to hold your right leg
• At this point, your head should be facing your right leg, hence the name ‘head-to-knee pose'
• Hold this position for a few seconds and release slowly
• Repeat this on the other side and do 4-5 sets

2. Paschimottanasana

• Sit straight in your legs straight in front of you
• In this position, your feet's soles should be facing front
• Slowing bring your torso closer to your legs and as far as possible
• You can use your hands to hold your feet, this may increase how far you can reach
• In this position, your stomach and chest are supposed to be touching your thighs
• Your face can be facing the front or towards the legs, whichever may be comfortable
• Hold this position for 10-20 seconds and sit back up
• You can repeat it a few times based on your convenience

3. Bhujangasana

• Lie on the ground facing the floor
• Now, place your hands forward and live your upper body
• At this point, the body parts touching the ground should be your lower body and palms
• You are encouraged to look toward the sky
• Stretch this position for 10-20 seconds and repeat 4-5 times

4. Balasana

• Sit straight with your legs folded
• At this point, your feet are supposed to be facing upwards
• Now, slowly bend your torso forward on the floor
• At this point, your arms should be extending forward as well, as far as possible
• Your face should also be facing the floor as well as your palms
• Your calves, forehead, and palms should all be touching the ground in this position
• As it only stretches your body and is a resting pose, it provides comfort and relaxation
• Hold this position for 10-15 seconds and perform 4-5 sets daily.

5. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

• Lie on the ground facing the ceiling with your hands on your sides
• Slowing lift your hips off the ground
• At this point, the only thing touching the floor should be your upper torso, head, arms, and feet
• Hold this position for 10 seconds and repeat 4-5 times

Add these yoga asanas to your routine if you want to increase your fertility. Besides yoga, various other factors influence our fertility. You are encouraged to see a doctor navigate what lifestyle changes may be beneficial for you.

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