Yoga has many ways of improving fertility. There are Physiological , Psychological and Neurological Changes, when Asanas are practiced regularly.
At GIFT IVF center we promote yoga for male and female infertility and advise yoga to improve sperm parameters, to improve sexual performance by increasing circulation and flexibility, to compact stress and to reduce Weight .
The main function of the yoga is improvement in blood circulation. It helps in release of hormones from the various glands as they get squeezed during the asanas. The stretching of the nerves helps in improving the neurological functions and also helps in relaxation of the body and the mind. Certain asanas helps in pooling of blood in reproductive organs and certain other asanas avoid pooling of blood in the veins (peripherals). Internal organs get massaged, thus improving their functions . Praanayama (breathing exercise) improves oxygenation and reduces carbon dioxide in the body and also increases the lung capacity.
Ø Padahasthasana
The Pelvis and the Spine gets fully stretched , thus stretching the nerves, improving the neurological function. This helps in attaining and maintaining erection in men, erectile problems are quite embarrassing for male partners and often results in marital issues.Yoga can completely cure certain forms of erectile dysfunction .
Ø Virabadrasana
There is extreme stretching of pelvic nerves, which helps in the neurological function; this posture also helps in reducing the temperature of Scrotum which in turn helps with the motility of sperms. The temperature of scrotum increases due to prolonged sitting as in office jobs, especially when laptops are used causing male infertility . Asthenospermia (reduced motility) is commonly seen in white collar job officials.
Ø Navasana
As the body is lifted except for pelvic region, there is a pooling of blood in the pelvis .the rich blood circulation nourishes the pelvic organs and helps in improved sperm production and also helps in removing the toxic cellular waste. Oligospermia is a condition where sperm count is low and they benefit from this yogasana .Also this asanam improves concentration, calms the mind and reduces the stress from the modern day life.
Ø Naukasana
Now it is time for some grinding. In this yogic pose, lower abdomen, thighs and pelvic organs are squeezed. Reproductive functions are improved . Stretching of lower abdomen muscles provides an internal massage to the pelvic organs, additional benefits are gained from pooling of blood to the same area. The spinal nerves get stretched, which helps in calming and improves the neurological function. The blood pooling in varicose veins are reduced , this is helpful in testicular varicocoele, a common condition in male sub fertility .
Ø Gomukasana
The pelvis gets tilted and rotated, thus Squeezing the pelvic organs and this internal massage helps the reproductive organs.The circulation is improved, it helps in reducing cholesterol and fat around visceral organs.
Ø Bujangasana
This cobra pose asana opens up the lungs , increasing the oxygen consumption; the body gets purified, with extra oxygenation . It also helps in relaxation of the mind. There is stretching of spine, which improves the sympathetic and parasympathetic activities, any tiredness due to long working hours, travelling, pollution or bad postures are rectified with bujangasana. It is a common complaint that we hear from patients, that they were too tired to have sexual intercourse .
Ø Ardhapavanamukthasana
When the thighs are squeezed on to the abdomen and chest, the pancreatic juices are released. This helps in prevention and cures diabetes and the nerves supply to the pelvic gets maximum stretches. Erectile function is supported by complex neurological function from sensory, sympathetic parasympathetic nerves.
Ø Vajrasanam
The heel of both the feet should be pressing the buttocks region. This compress the prostatic gland , which produces the enzymes and the fluid to carry the sperms . Prostatic massage is effective in increasing the volume of the semen and the enzymes- alkaline phosphatase .
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