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Yoga Poses
Detoxing Twists to Aid Fertility
A good start to a life style change when diagnosed with fertility issues, will be to embark on some yoga poses. This ancient style of exercise has evolved through the ages, and is an excellent form of moderate exercise, necessary to aid infertility, the natural way.
Yoga exercises
When we think about a body "detox", our mind almost certainly makes a connection with the functions of the liver, which filters whatever enters, our bodies, by way of food, drinks and the very air we breath. Our modern life style has created an environment where the proper functioning of our liver, is at risk. Pollution, stress, drugs, cigarettes and alcohol all contribute to the toxins going through our body. Every now and then we need to clean up our act. Signs of infertility will bring these truths to the fore more than ever, and the benefits of yoga should not be underestimated.
Infertility health
We spend time each day keeping our homes spotless, but keeping our body free of toxins, is often at the bottom of our list of priorities. During infertility this priority will change, as your body needs to be in peak condition, firstly to overcome infertility and some of its causes, like low sperm count and endometriosis. Additionally the mom-to-be will also want her body to be healthy, to incubate and grow a healthy fetus.
A combination of ujjayi breathing and a set of twists from different yoga positions, is a great and natural way to achieve and maintain a cleaner body. A short sequence of exercise, based on Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga poses are recommended. By performing these twisting yoga poses, you will massage your liver and abdominal organs, stimulate blood circulation, and allow oxygenated blood to revive your organs to an optimal state.
Victorious breath - yoga breathing (ujjayi breath)
A deep inhale and exhale through your nose only, victorious breath activates your inner core and helps you to burn toxins. How: Close your mouth and inhale only through your nose. Gently constrict the back of the throat, creating a soft snoring sound, without using your vocal cords. Then breath out evenly through your nose. This type of breathing helps rebalance your hormones, necessary for ovulation health. This type of breathing exercise should be done every day, to help the optimal functioning of your lymphatic system, which assists in removing toxins from the body. The increased intake of oxygen also helps your brain, muscles, digestive system and cardiovascular system function properly. All increased functionality will support fertility.
Yoga and infertility
This form of exercise may be new, or you may frequently perform a series of yoga sequences. Whether you are a beginner or proficient in this style, yoga is a wonderful form of exercise, for both male and female. Detoxing is as much about clearing your mind and spirit, as it is about cleansing your body! The many styles and types of yoga poses are briefly covered in the table below, but the benefits you enjoy, will support your lifestyle changes. Yoga and infertility may not seem connected, but the benefits of Yoga are spiritual, leaving you calm, relaxed and energized, with a warm afterglow. Here are some of the styles of yoga, with suitability for various types of people:
YOGA - Understanding the different styles
| STYLE | MOVEMENT DESCRIPTION | BEST SUITED TO | | Ashtanga | A dynamic intense yoga style where postures flow from one into another in a set sequence. In Mysore-style ashtanga (the "purist" form) the focus is on self-practise | People who are committed to a serious yoga practise | | Bikram | Also called "hot yoga", Bikram is a set sequence of 26 postures done in 38-degree heat with 60 percent humidity. The focus is on pushing the boundaries of the body's perceived limitations. | Young strong bodies, who like a good workout | | Hatha | An umbrella term, referring to the physical (as opposed to the spiritual) practise of yoga. All styles of yoga are derived from hatha, but if a class is described as Sivananda, integral or "hatha", its fairly slow-paced and gentle | All ages and body types, or people looking for a gentle, spiritual form of exercise | | Iyengar | The most physically precise form of yoga, lyengar makes use of props like blankets, straps and blocks to bring the body into alignment and avoid injury | Anyone interested in developing or furthering a technically-sound yoga practise | | Vinyasa Flow | Vinyasa meaning breath-synchronised movement, is more flexible variation of ashtanga, as teachers don't have to stick to set sequences. A more hardcore variation is power yoga, usually done in a heated room. | Strong, young bodies | | Kundalini | Probably the most creative hatha form, kundalini emphasises freeing energy in the lower chakras and allowing it to move upwards through breath work, music and chanting | Practitioners looking for a profound spiritual experience | | Jivamukti | A new American yoga style that's basically vinyasa flow, with an emphasis on music and animal rights | Young, hip, able bodies |
Yoga may aid infertility health, so include in your lifestyle change.
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