5 Yoga Poses To Boost Fertility

For a woman, no other experience can be as delightful as the experience of motherhood. But getting blessed by that ‘little bundle of joy’ may not be easy for everyone. With changing priorities accompanied by a whirlwind lifestyle, the number of women suffering from fertility issues is rising steadily. The modern stressful life leaves them with no other choice other than to seek counseling and treatment for infertility.

Here comes the importance of embracing the curative practice of yoga. Whether you are facing difficulty conceiving or want to ensure trouble-free inception of pregnancy, the relaxing activity of yoga can be the best solution for you. So, check out below the most effective yoga poses to enhance fertility while maintaining your overall health.

# Lotus Pose (Padmasana)

This simple posture has an excellent impact on our hormonal balance. It also plays a crucial role in propelling energy (‘prana’) to the pelvic area, which improves fertility.

- Sit straight on the floor by keeping your legs crossed. The backside of your arms should be placed on the knees.
- Either stretch out your palms or create a circular shape by touching the tips of your index fingers with those of your thumbs.
- Breathe in, breathe out. Continue for 5 minutes to complete one rep.

# Butterfly Pose (Bhadrasana)

You should concentrate on the blood flow in your pelvic region while practicing this asana, as it will relax your pelvic muscles and enhance your fertility.

- Sit on the floor by keeping your spine straight.
- Stretch out your legs in such a way that your feet touch each other.
- Pull your legs towards your body gradually. Make sure that your back is straight and your feet are in contact with one another during this step.
- Place your hands on your feet, keep your eyes closed and start breathing in deeply.
- Continue for 5 minutes and relax.

# Pelvic Lift Pose (Vasti Udayana)

This move boosts blood circulation throughout the pelvic region, makes the pelvic muscles stronger, and helps them relax. All these cumulatively improve fertility rates.

- Start with lying on your back right on the ground.
- Keep your arms at both sides of your body while your legs should be rested on the floor.
- Extend your neck a bit and take a deep breath simultaneously.
- When exhaling, lift your pelvis as high as possible slowly and steadily. It should face the ceiling, and you need to hold the position for some time.
- Inhale slowly and deeply, at least thrice.
- Start lowering your pelvis gradually and get back to the initial position.

# Supported Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)

It helps in opening up as well as expanding the pelvic region. The posture also keeps the hips healthy by making the lower abdomen tension-free and strengthening the glutes.

- Lie on your back on the ground by keeping your feet flat, a little apart, on it with your knees bent. Your arms should be on your side with the palms facing up.
- Draw your feet towards your body in such a manner that they remain very close to your backside.
- Exhale and lift your pelvis by pressing your lower back to the floor and curling your tailbone. Make sure that your thighs and feet are maintained at a specific distance during this step.
- Also, move your arms together and place them behind your back.
- Hold the position for some time as you breathe in and breathe out.
- Return to the starting position gradually and relax.

# Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

The best thing about this posture is that it offers comprehensive fertility benefits by balancing reproductive hormones, boosting blood supply to the reproductive organs, and facilitating implantation by stimulating cervical mucus production.

- Lie face down on the floor by keeping your feet hip-width apart. Your hands should also be held adjacent to your body.
- Place your palms by your ribs and press them against the floor while lifting your head and chest upwards. Make sure that you roll your shoulders down during the process.
- Fix your gaze upwards and hold the position.
- Slowly return to the previous position and relax.