Yoga and reproductive health benefits
There are many factors that directly affect the reproductive system, including stress, sedentary lifestyle, unreasonable nutrition and hormonal imbalance. According to Dr. Ritu Hinduja, gynecologist and obstetrician at the India IVF Clinic, Mumbai, yoga can positively impact these factors by reducing stress, improving blood circulation and strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.
Maintaining regular yoga practice helps regulate hormones, reduce cortisol levels in the body and create a favorable environment for fertility, Ms. Hinduja emphasized in an interview with Health Shots.
Some outstanding benefits of yoga for reproductive health include:
Reduce stress: Helps regulate hormone levels.
Improve blood circulation: Especially to the pelvic area, good for both men and women.
Regulates hormones: Some yoga moves stimulate the hormonal glands.
Strengthen pelvic floor muscles: Contributes to improving sexual health and fertility.
8 yoga poses to support fertility
Himalaya spiritual yoga master Siddhaa Akshar recommends the following eight poses, suitable for people who want to improve reproductive health:
Baddha Konasana ( butterfly pose): Open hips, increased pelvic blood circulation.
Supta baddha Konasana ( lying butterfly): Helps relax and relieve menstrual pain.
Setu bandhasana (tablet): Strengthens pelvic floor muscles, stimulates the thyroid.
Viparita Karani (patchwork): restore energy, increase blood circulation.
Malasana (flowery pose): Sitting deeply, supporting menstrual regulation and childbirth.
Adho mukha svanasana (facial extensation): Stretches the spine, improves blood circulation.
Utkata Konasana (goddess pose): Open your hips, increase lower body strength.
Savasana (dead condition): Deep relaxation, reducing stress, an important factor for reproduction.
Tips for exercising
For maximum effectiveness, experts recommend:
Practice regularly, even for a short time.
Listen to your body, don't force yourself to push yourself beyond your limits.
Combined with deep breathing techniques such as pranayama.
Drink enough water and maintain a balanced diet.
Consult a yoga coach or doctor if you have a specific health condition.
According to Siddhaa Akshar, yoga not only improves reproductive health but also improves the quality of life comprehensively. Every breath and pose contribute to bringing balance between the body and the mind, thereby nurturing the ability to fertilize naturally, he said.
