A well-rounded yoga diet provides all the nutrients you need to support fertility and conception. For helpful diet tips, see below:
Don't smoke
Tobacco has adverse effects on fertility, overall well-being, and fetal health. If you are a smoker, take steps to quit before attempting to conceive. It’s also important to avoid exposure to second-hand smoke.
Folic acid supplement
This B vitamin can help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. Please check with your doctor to see if this, along with other supplements, is advisable for you.
Iron supplement
Extra iron may be needed during pregnancy due to the increased volume of blood in the body.
Avoid radiation
Where possible, avoid exposure to radiation, such as CT scans and MRIs, to help prevent any negative effects on the body.
When trying to conceive, it’s important to maintain good physical and mental health. These techniques can help you relax and relieve stress.
Practice Guidelines
Before starting your yoga asana practice, please read the Practice Guidelines for helpful tips.
Practice tips
- Practicing a few minutes of Yoga Dance every morning and evening can lighten and brighten your mood.
- Add 5-7 drops of our Lavender Essential Oil to an aromatherapy diffuser to help create a relaxing environment.
When pregnant
Some of the techniques in this step are too extreme to practice when pregnant due to the release of the relaxin hormone, which can cause you to overstretch. So during pregnancy, only do the techniques recommended for the appropriate trimester.
Develop flexible and strong muscles in your abdomen and back to help prevent back pain during pregnancy. These asanas also increase circulation to the reproductive organs.
Preparation for pregnancy and recovery
Practicing yoga poses before you get pregnant increases your flexibility, strength, and stamina, helping to make pregnancy and labor more comfortable, and speeding postpartum recovery.
Improve your overall well-being, boost metabolism and circulation, and enhance energy with these multi-day courses. Regular practice can help you maintain a healthy weight.
Start with Easy Yoga for Chi Flow
This course helps clear the subtle energy channels throughout the body. Once completed, move on to the other courses in the order presented.
