Sunday, February 6, 2011

Trouble Conceiving? Try Yoga!

Stress relief, support may boost fertility
By A. Scott Walton
By now, the physical and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga during pregnancy are well-established?
But who knew that women struggling with infertility might have more success conceiving if they, too, struck a pose now and then?
According to a New York Times report, yoga helps ease the frustrations associated with failed attempts to get pregnant. The story suggests that specialized yoga classes for women receiving fertility treatments can alleviate some of the stress that comes with the process and decrease the sense of isolation.
While the medical community hasn't fully concluded that yoga effectively increases the chances of conception, the theory hasn't been totally been debunked either.
Relaxation techniques are no panacea. Still, a little 'downward facing dog' in your life can't hurt much, can it?

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