The slide show describes how practising yoga may help Infertility

1. INFERTILITY
& YOGA
DR KABERI BANERJEE

2. WHAT IS YOGA

5. MOTHERHOOD
 Motherhood is one of the most joyful experiences in a
woman’s life.
 Unfortunately, not everyone may get to experience it.
 There has been a steady rise in the number of couples
seeking counseling and treatment for infertility.
 Long working hours, demanding schedules, and sky high
ambitions have ensured that modern lives are stressful.
 The resultant whirlwind lifestyle has led to fertility
issues among the populace.

6. INFERTILITY
 Infertility is on the rise among both men and women.
 Anxiety, depression, guilt and stress can significantly
reduce fertility rates.
 However, stress is the main factor that can upset plans
of raising a family.
 Yoga may be the answer.

7. YOGA
 While yoga does not guarantee conception, it can
improve fertility rate and chances of conceiving.
 Yoga poses or asanas help develop a hospitable body
and calm mind, thus preparing one for childbirth.
 When one gets bogged down with infertility issues,
yoga boosts the spirits and encourages a positive
outlook.

8. YOGAASANAS
 Yoga asanas have several benefits for general overall
health. However, for issues relating to fertility, yoga
can help in the following ways:
 Yoga stimulates the ovaries and uterus
 Strengthens and stretches the back muscles
 Purifies the energy channels, flushing out toxins from
the body
 Makes the groin and hips flexible

9. YOGAASANAS
 Stretches the neck muscles and makes the spine more
flexible
 Improves blood flow and supply to reproductive organs
 Relieves back and leg ache
 Relieves stress and anxiety
 Reduces tension, mood swings and depression
 Enables smooth delivery

10. YOGAASANAS TO BOOST FERTILITY
 These yoga poses are for improving fertility and
conceiving in a natural way.

11. PASCHIMOTTANASANA
Paschimottana
sana (Seated f
orward bend)
Stretches the l
ower back, ha
mstrings and
hips.
Stimulates the
uterus and ova
ries.
Relieves stres
s.

12. HASTAPADASANA
Hastapadasana (
Standing forwar
d bend)
Stretches the ba
ck muscles.
Improves blood
supply to the ne
rvous system an
d pelvic region.
Makes the spine
more flexible.
Relieves stress f
rom the abdomi
nal region.

13. JANUSHIRASASANA
Janu Shirasasa
na (One-legge
d forward ben
d)
Strengthens th
e back muscle
s.
Relieves tensi
on from the lo
wer back.
Stretches the
hamstrings.

14. BADDHAKONASANA
Baddha Konas
ana (Butterfly
pose)
Stretches the i
nner thighs, gr
oin and knees.
Improves flexi
bility in the gr
oin and hip re
gion.

15. VIPARITAKARANI
Viparita Kara
ni (Legs up th
e wall pose)
Helps relieve
backache.
Improves flow
of blood to the
pelvic region.

16.  Set a support on the floor against the wall.
 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.
VIPARITA KARANI … HOW TO DO THE POSE?

17. SHAVASANA
Shavasana (C
orpse pose)
Helps regulate
blood pressure
.
Helps reduce
stress and anx
iety.

18. 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.

19. NADISHODHANPRANAYAMA
Nadi Shodhan
Pranayama (A
lternate nostril
breathing tech
nique)
Calms the min
d and body.
Releases accu
mulated stress
.
Purifies blood
by increasing
flow of oxyge
n to it.

20. BHRAMARIPRANAYAMA
Bhramari Pran
ayama (Hum
ming bee brea
th technique)
Relieves tensi
on, anger and
anxiety.
Relaxes the m
ind and body.

21. ADVICE
 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.

22.  Along with yoga, do 20 minutes of meditation daily to
uplift your mind and spirit.
 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.

23.  Yoga practice helps develop the body and mind bringing
a lot of health benefits.
 It is important to learn and practice yoga postures under
the supervision of a trained Yoga teacher.