About Yoga: Yoga and Infertility

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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga Yoga is a natural fit for women undergoing treatment for infertility. Though conception is a lot more than just learning to relax, yoga can help women feel more connected to their bodies. Specialized classes for those struggling with infertility also provide a ready-made community and support system. Yoga for Infertility Although no studies have been done on whether yoga directly impacts fertility, yoga's effect on stress are well-documented and infertility can be very stressful. Anyone who is taking infertility drugs should talk to their care provider about what kind of yoga is appropriate. See More About:  yoga for better health  stress management  infertility and stress Share Your Yoga and Fertility Story If yoga played a role in your fertility, please consider sharing your story. See More About:  share your story  yoga for better health  Yoga and Stress Stress can have a deleterious effect on your health, whether or not fertility is one of your stressors. Yoga works against stress on many levels, one of the most powerful being the emphasis on bringing the mind to the present moment, which offers a temporary respite from stressful thoughts. See More About:  yoga lifestyle  stress management  breathing exercises Pose of the Week - Flying Crow - Eka Pada Galavasana When eka pada galavasana rears its head in two yoga classes in the same week (as happened to me last week) you'd better take notice. My observations are as follows: It's all about how tight a grip you can get with your foot around your upper arm. It's possible to do this pose with ease on one side and with great difficulty, if at all, on the other. See More About:  arm balances  advanced poses  variations Yoga Ads Yoga for Beginners Yoga Poses Hatha Yoga Yoga Positions Yoga Asanas Featured Articles An Index of Yoga Poses Yoga Styles Yoga Audio, Books, and Videos Yoga Equipment and Clothing Yoga and Your Health Home Practice   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga for Weight Loss Find Yoga Poses 30-Day Quick Start Yoga Guide Advertisement