The desire to become a mother is ingrained in most women. But what happens when this most basic biological function becomes a battle?
For many women, getting pregnant does not take a lot of effort. But if you happen to fall on the wrong side of statistics, you may experience one of the most heartbreaking conditions – infertility. The inability to become pregnant can leave a woman depressed and hopeless.
Whether you are just starting out on the journey of trying to conceive or if you have already walked this challenging path for a while, the one solution you can try is yoga.
Causes For Infertility:
There are a number of factors that can cause infertility. The most common is the stress we go through everyday life. As it is already known and proven by research, stress acts a major hindrance in a person’s fertility. It is estimated that one in six couples face difficulties in conceiving. The stress arises due to various responsibilities from career, home, partner and other commitments. Further, not having a baby after a long time can also be stressful. Stress affects our body so much that it creates various hormonal imbalances that result to different diseases.
Fertility Yoga – Why Is It Essential?
Now here’s a million dollar question! How exactly does yoga work to boost fertility?
Now, in no way are we implying that you forego medical treatment and depend just on yoga to beat infertility. But this ancient form of workout can be a great weapon in your arsenal.
Here are some major ways in which yoga can effect and treat infertility:
1. Reduces Stress
As mentioned before, stress plays a major role in slowing down your fertility. Yoga is a great way to beat stress and achieve peace of mind. Yoga is not just about the body it is also about how you breathe. The breathing techniques associated with yoga can help lower the stress hormone cortisol in the body. This is turn can increase your chances of conceiving. Not just that! With the stress gone from your life, you can even sleep better!
2. Detoxifies The Body
Certain yoga poses can help detoxify the body and help boost your fertility. Yoga can also help relax tight muscles and connective tissues.
3. Increases Circulation
Many infertility issues arise due to blockages. With yoga, you can increase your blood circulation and ensure that it reaches the reproductive organs. This can help create a positive environment for a pregnancy!
4. Works On Your Immune System
Yoga is great way to boost your immunity. Practicing yoga helps you find your inner calm, which in turn can help raise the number of white blood cells in the body. This not just helps you keep common diseases at bay but can also help you beat infertility.
5. Helps Keep The Ovaries Healthy
Certain yoga poses reroute the blood flow to reach the ovaries. This helps to provide these specific organs with more oxygen, making them healthier. It is important to note that ovarian dysfunction is a common cause of infertility in women. So, yoga can be a great tool for women with ovary related issues.
6. Helps Deal With Hormonal Treatment Better
If you are already struggling with infertility and undergoing hormonal treatment, yoga can be of help. With all those hormones in the body, it is easy to fall into the depths of physical and mental distress. This negative energy in the body can reduce your chances of conceiving. With yoga, you can minimize these side effects and increase your chance of becoming pregnant. So, whether you are on Clomid, trying IUI, or IVF, yoga can be of great help.
What Kinds Of Yoga Are Beneficial For Conception?
Yoga is all about how you do it and not how much.
- Hatha yoga is considered to be very ideal for fertility as it involves slower and flowing movements
- The deep and slow breathing involved in this yoga calms your mind and allows for focus and concentration to set in
- The various holding poses called Asanas will help improve blood circulation as your mind reaches a state of peace
- While holding a certain pose, you have to imagine in your mind that a vital energy is flowing into your genital area
- These productive mind associations actually trigger the feeling of well-being and energy to the affected area
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