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\"\"<\/a>One in five couples who are trying to conceive are affected by fertility issues. Luckily, modern medicine has come a long way in helping couples who want to bear children increase their chances of becoming parents through a variety of medical interventions.<\/p>\n

In addition\u00a0to Western science and\u00a0technologies,\u00a0many couples\u00a0compliment clinical therapies with alternative health practices. The ancient\u00a0discipline of yoga is one of the most commonly turned to holistic practices that attracts potential parents-to-be who are looking for non-medical\u00a0ways to enhance the\u00a0chances of conceiving.<\/p>\n

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While there are currently no scientific studies that show an association between fertility<\/a> and yoga, this Indian mind-body practice has powerful stress-reducing, restorative and relaxing effects that can significantly support a couple’s journey in trying to become\u00a0parents. Even for couples who do not become pregnant, the practice of yoga can foster feelings of acceptance, peace and compassion that can make this difficult experience\u00a0less painful.<\/p>\n

Here is what you need to know about yoga for fertility:<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

From sadness to depression and from anger to frustration, when a couple is confronted with infertility<\/a> issues, a host of emotions arise. Yet the stressful emotions that arise are counterproductive in increasing a woman’s chance to become pregnant. In fact, in a Harvard study, women participating in a yoga and relaxation program\u00a0nearly tripled their\u00a0chances of achieving pregnancy<\/a>.\u00a0Even the American Society for Reproductive Medicine supports the idea of using yoga and other techniques to reduce stress in an effort to enhance fertility.<\/p>\n

Poses<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yoga for fertility uses specific postures that stimulate and tone the reproductive system,\u00a0improve the flow of energy and circulation through the body, and offer\u00a0balance\u00a0to hormone levels.<\/p>\n

Geeta S. Iyengar, author of “Yoga: A Gem for Women<\/a>” and daughter of B.K.S. Iyengar<\/a>, one of the world foremost authorities on yoga,<\/em> writes extensively on women’s issues. She recommends the following poses for women to support in conception\u00a0because of their alleged effects on hormones:<\/p>\n