The document discusses how yoga can help address infertility issues. It notes that stress is a main factor that can negatively impact fertility, but that yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation can help reduce stress and anxiety while improving flexibility, strength, and blood flow to reproductive organs. Specific poses like child's pose, cobra pose, and legs up the wall are recommended, as well as breathing techniques like alternate nostril breathing to help boost fertility through a calming effect on the body and mind. Regular yoga practice with a positive mindset is advised along with a healthy lifestyle to support conception efforts.

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.