Yoga can be a supportive and healing practice for women trying to conceive. If you’re facing difficulty in pregnancy, regular practice of certain yogasanas (yoga poses), combined with a healthy lifestyle, may help improve your chances by reducing stress, balancing hormones, and improving blood circulation to the reproductive organs.
Here are 3 powerful yogasanas that are often recommended to support fertility and reproductive health:
1. Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose)
Benefits:
- Opens up the hips and pelvic region.
- Improves blood circulation to the reproductive organs.
- Relieves menstrual discomfort and balances hormone levels.
How to do it:
- Sit with your legs extended in front.
- Bend your knees and join the soles of your feet together.
- Bring your heels as close to the pelvis as possible.
- Hold your feet with your hands and gently flap your knees like butterfly wings.
- Breathe normally and stay for 1–5 minutes.
2. Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose)
Benefits:
- Relieves stress and anxiety (which can affect fertility).
- Promotes blood flow to pelvic organs.
- Supports hormonal balance and calms the nervous system.
How to do it:
- Lie on your back with your hips close to a wall.
- Raise your legs vertically and rest them against the wall.
- Keep your arms relaxed by your sides and close your eyes.
- Breathe deeply and relax for 5–10 minutes.
3. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
Benefits:
- Strengthens pelvic floor muscles.
- Stimulates the thyroid gland, which helps regulate hormones.
- Improves blood flow to the uterus and ovaries.
How to do it:
- Lie flat on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- Place your arms beside your body with palms down.
- Inhale and lift your hips off the ground while pressing your feet and arms.
- Hold the position for 30 seconds to 1 minute, breathing normally.
- Exhale and slowly come down.
Important Tips:
- Practice yoga on an empty stomach or 2–3 hours after a meal.
- Avoid overexertion—be gentle with your body.
- Practice under the guidance of a certified yoga instructor, especially if you have any health conditions.
- Combine yoga with a nutritious diet, good sleep, and regular medical consultation.
