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by Carolyn Weatherson Infertility is a painful subject for many couples. The cause of infertility may not be stress, but stress will likely result from the unfulfilled desire to conceive. The resulting stress will exacerbate the problem and negatively affect the body's hormonal balance. This vicious circle can be broken with the aid of Yoga. Everyone trying to conceive will have been told numerous times about the statistics regarding couples who adopt and suddenly conceive because the pressure is off. It is one thing to know something intellectually and another to teach your mind and body to deeply relax. This is a skill that takes practice to master, much like playing the piano. Telling someone to "just relax" (even with the best of intentions) will likely cause them more anxiety. They will feel that they are not living up to your expectations, that it is their fault, and be frustrated by the lack of understanding regarding the depth of their emotional pain. Yoga has a way of stepping off the mat with you and leaking into your every day life. Quieting the mind and toning the body will keep your precious hormonal system in balance. A well-designed yoga class will increase blood flow to your organs, stimulate and rebalance your glandular system, create a feeling of strength and calm, all the while banishing negative chatter from the mind. There are specific poses which target the reproductive organs and pelvic area creating more circulation and energy there. Such as Supported Bridge, Cobblers' Pose and Legs up the Wall Pose. Feel free to contact me and talk about it. You may like to try one of my many drop-in classes, or if your stress has snowballed, I recommend taking my session for Panic Attack & Anxiety Relief, even if you haven't experienced panic attacks. In this class we will work on the skills to free yourself from anxiety. I would be honoured to help ease you through this difficult time. |
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