One yoga pose that is on repeat mode in my Fertility Yoga Playlist is Legs Up The Wall regardless if I’m cycling or not.
And I did it as part of my bedtime ritual. So I'd have my yoga mat and a block in the bedroom and after I do my evening ablutions, I'd throw the mat down by the wardrobe, usually with my eyes half closed, and up my legs went.
(PS you don't really need a mat but I dont know for some reason, maybe it's my pajamas, or skin or hair or the parquet floor, but my body kept moving away from the wall)
In the beginning, I would set an alarm for 5 mins. And then I found it was too short and I started listening to 10-20 mins meditation and I found it really amplifies the restorativeness to my mind and soul.
So if there's one thing you can do for your Fertility health today - DO LEGS UP THE WALL!
We think we dont have any time but you do.
Yoga doesn’t have to take an hour. 5 -10mins is more than enough to increase blood circulation, release tension in the lower back and legs, balance hormones, calms nervous system, need i say more?
I have this saying that if there is resistance, it is important.
BENEFITS OF LEGS UP THE WALL
If you only have time for one pose, make it this one. This wonderful restorative pose is beneficial for:
better sleep as it is super relaxing
the health of your heart, as it doesn't pump as hard, and helps to slow down your heart rate
promote baby-making by increasing blood flow to your pelvis and reproductive organs
releases lower back
Relieves menstrual cramps
Relieves stress, which can affect fertility; ensure you pay attention to your breathing pattern: it’ll help you calm your mind and reduce anxiety!
HOW TO
Have your phone by your side
Sit sideways by a wall, with your knees bent
Slowly roll onto your back, lifting one leg at a time onto the wall
Let your arms rest to the side, or place your hands on belly, whichever is comfortable
Set the alarm for 3-5 mins or listen to your favourite meditation as you surrender to stillness
Additional TIPS
Getting into this pose may take some practice. Your sit bones don't need to be right against the wall, depending on the tightness of your hamstrings. Explore the shape until you find the shape that works for you
Use the bed or sofa or chair, as support and allow the knees to bend, which is a good option if you have been receiving injections in the bum
Free Download: Meditation For Deep Rest
As a special gift, I'm sharing with you - a snippet from my Yoga for Self Care class, when we laid down in Savasana, 1o mins before the end of class.
You can listen to this while lying in bed and you can also choose one restorative yoga pose to do like Legs up the Wall, Constructive Rest Pose, or Supine Butterfly, and put your headphones in.
Some teachers would say to NOT fall asleep during meditation but I believe that if you are tired, the body will do what it needs to do. And I also believe whatever you consciously or subconsciously hear or feel, is all that you need. is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
