10 yoga poses to increase fertility effectively

Yoga is known as a great method to bring both physical and mental health to the practitioner. Recently, yoga is also believed to improve reproductive health, even in cases of infertility. You can start practicing the following 10 yoga poses to increase fertility to soon receive the good news as expected. 

How will regular yoga practice help increase your fertility and what exercises will be effective for you? The following shares will help you find the answer.

Why do yoga poses increase fertility?

In women, long-term stress can affect the body's time to ovulate, leading to menstruation or menstrual irregularities .

In men, stress affects the testosterone production and sperm quality , as well as the growth and development of the sperm in the body. Prolonged stress poses a risk of impotence in men.

Yoga is an exercise that can help you increase strength and flexibility, as well as relax and reduce stress. One  study of  131 patients experiencing mild to moderate stress showed that yoga was effective in curbing symptoms of anxiety and stress.

Therefore, many people believe that yoga can help you get pregnant and be one of the methods of infertility treatment. The scientists also demonstrated that just 45 minutes of yoga every week can help women increase the chances of pregnancy significantly.

10 yoga poses to increase fertility

Yoga focuses on stretching, meditation, breathing and a variety of exercises in many positions. The following fertility yoga poses are especially effective for those looking to have a baby fast.

Staff Pose posture - focus on legs and ankles

Many women regularly wear high heels, which can imbalance the pelvic floor, hinder the lymphatic system and make it harder to get pregnant. Try this fertile yoga pose to relax your joints, improve blood circulation and help you increase your chances of becoming pregnant.

Steps to be followed:

Sit on a mat or pillow, legs stretched, back straight. Place your hands on your hips to help you sit upright if needed;

Rotate your ankle clockwise 5 times and then reverse;

Stretch your toes forward 10 times;

Toe stretching, turning, and flexing;

Vibrate both legs up and down rhythmically.

Half Ankle to Knee pose

This "hip open" position in yoga helps to recalibrate your uterus, promote bonding between the pelvic muscles and help you relax both physically and mentally.

Steps to be followed:

Sitting in Staff Pose, bend right knee with right knee and place right ankle just above left knee;

Stretch your right leg, using the palm of your left hand to press on the soles of your right foot. The other hand is placed on the right pillow and lightly presses the thighs down, holding for about 3 breaths;

Gently lift your right knee up and down;

Then, lean forward as much as possible, using more abdominal muscles to strengthen the spine;

Switch sides and repeat.

Alternating Knee to Chest

If you sit at your desk all day long, the skeletal muscles in your hips become tense. At this time, practice this yoga pose so that the skeletal muscles are relaxed, more flexible and limit difficulties during conception .

Steps to be followed:

While lying down, stretch left leg and right leg;

Bend your right knee to touch your chest, put your hands around your shin to stay in position for 5 breaths, then let go;

Repeat after switching sides;

Finally, curl both knees up to chest, wrap hands around holding thighs together, breathe evenly, hold position for 5 breaths.

Posture "bridging"

This posture strengthens the elasticity between the hips, pelvis, and lower back. In addition, this exercise helps to stimulate your immune and endocrine systems.

Steps to be followed:

You are in a curled up position, the soles of your feet flat on the mat, your feet wider than your hips. The hands are comfortably placed on both sides, to be supine;

Push your hips up gradually as you exhale, back arching, and hips up until back muscles fully relax

Hold the posture for 5-15 breaths, take deep breaths;

Then, gently release your back back to touch the carpet until you return to correct position;

Repeat above 2 times.

Mountain pose

This fertile yoga pose helps you improve blood circulation in the body and align your pelvic system. This is a simple standing posture that you can practice at home.

Steps to be followed:

Stand upright, feet hip-distance apart, take a breath, then spread your arms straight up to the ceiling, palms facing each other;

Expiratory. Keep your back straight, lean back slightly, arms close to your ears, breathe evenly;

Try to maintain balance, relax your body, and get into a deeper position. Hold this position for 30 seconds to 1 minute in combination with deep breathing;

Lower your arms to relax your shoulders, lean forward 30 degrees slightly, rest for 10 seconds, then repeat this pose again.

High Lunge with Side Stretch

This posture stretches your hips and pelvis, thereby increasing your chances of getting pregnant and facilitating a easier labor. When you are in the correct posture, you can feel the tension in the front of the pelvis and the other bones around the hip area.

Steps to be followed:

Step right foot forward, bend your knees and keep hips straight;

Lower and strain the hind legs;

Raise your left arm and curl to the right, using your right hand to support your hips. Breathe after 5-10 beats;

Switch sides and repeat.

Yogini Squat Pose

Like a squatting pose, this fertile yoga posture helps you get a flexible and flexible pelvis, which in turn improves the quality of sex and makes it easier for you to conceive.

Steps to be followed:

Stand up straight with your feet slightly wider than your hips. Two palms clasped together, in front of chest;

Slowly bend your knees and lower your hips. Note when lowering the body, 2 knees must not protrude further than 2 feet, in order to avoid gravity on the pillow;

Get as low as possible. The palms are still clasped together, the elbows resting on the side of the knee;

Take a deep breath. Stand up, exhale loudly. Hold for 5 breaths;

To finish this pose, sit on the floor from a squat, then get up or support your arms and stand up.

Half-swing sitting posture

You might be surprised that this fertile yoga pose can help you release stress and relax so well. In addition, the half-rotation position can promote conception thanks to its ability to improve the functioning of the organs and muscles involved in this process.

Steps to be followed:

Sit comfortably, stretch your legs out in front of you;

Fold the right knee, sliding the right foot to the outside of the left hip. Cross your left leg across your right knee and place your right foot on the outside of your left thigh;

Inhale, stretch, exhale and turn left, placing your right arm on the outside of the left thigh near the knee;

Breathe evenly, reach up through the upper sternum and inhale and rotate slightly as you exhale, keeping your upper back open;

Return to starting position. Switch sides and repeat.

Goddess pose

Adding another fertility yoga pose can help you widen your hips and pelvis for easier pregnancy and childbirth. This is also one of the easiest poses to get used to yoga

Steps to be followed:

Lie on your back, bend your knees sideways and bring your soles together to form a diamond shape;

Place your hands on your stomach, and breathe slowly and deeply for 3 to 5 minutes. If you feel discomfort in your hips or inner thighs, try a towel or blanket under each knee for support.

Corpse posture

With that said, psychological stress and anxiety can make it difficult to conceive. Therefore, it is important to keep yourself relaxed, optimistic, and regularly relax with yoga poses. You can use the Corpse pose as often as possible to feel more comfortable while expecting to get pregnant.

Steps to be followed:

Lie on your back, feet wider than hips, arms wider than shoulders, palms up and eyes closed;

Take a slow breath in;

Exhale slowly. You should only use your belly and chest when breathing;

Repeat for 3 to 5 minutes and think of pictures and memories that make you happy;

To finish, turn to the side, bend your knees, and use your hands to prop your torso up with your eyes open.

The above yoga poses for fertility increase not only help you improve your reproductive health, but also improve your overall health so that you can be more comfortable in the later pregnancy months. You can choose a yoga course that is right for you at the centers or practice at home with simple movements as above. Besides, you also need a reasonable diet too!