- Lie next to the wall with your left side
along it. - Gently turn and raise your legs against
the wall. - Your hips and lower back should be on
the support. - Rest your head and shoulders on the
floor. - Place your arms to the sides with your
palms facing upwards. - Breathe with awareness in this pose for at
least 5 minutes. - Exhale, as you slowly slide down.
- Relax in Shavasana.
- Shavasana (Corpse pose)
• Helps regulate blood pressure.
• Helps reduce stress and anxiety.
Pranayamas to boost fertility
These pranayamas or breathing techniques
can induce a calm state of mind and body.
This greatly increases your chances of
conception.
- Nadi Shodhan Pranayama (Alternate
nostril breathing)
• Calms the mind and body.
• Releases accumulated stress.
• Purifies blood by increasing flow of
oxygen to it. - Bhramari Pranayama (Humming bee
breath)
• Relieves tension, anger and anxiety.
• Relaxes the mind and body.
Quick tips on fertility and yoga
• Be patient and positive, as you practice
your asanas and pranayamas.
• Practice regularly with peaceful
acceptance of your situation.
• Remind yourself to be grateful for life’s
gifts. Try not to focus on the negative.
• Ensure that you eat a nutritious diet.
• Ayurvedic massages will not only relax your
body but also increase blood circulation.
• Don’t put off ‘trying’ for too long. Fertility
levels are higher when you are younger.
Along with yoga, do 20 minutes of meditation
daily to uplift your mind and spirit.Try the Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation
to unwind. You could learn more about
meditation at a Happiness Program at
The Art of Living. Another effective means
of getting rid of stress is to practice the
Sudarshan Kriya every day. It also helps
maintain a balance in your overall physical
and mental health. After all, hormonal
balance is crucial to those trying to conceive.
With these different weapons in your regime,
you will welcome every day with newborn
enthusiasm!Yoga practice helps develop the body and
mind bringing a lot of health benefits. Yet, it is
not a substitute for medicine. It is important
to learn and practice yoga postures under
the supervision of a trained Yoga teacher. In
case of any medical condition, practice yoga
postures after consulting a doctor and a Sri
Sri Yoga teacher.