Reproductive System Flashcards
How does Yoga benefit the menstrual cycle?
Regular practice of yoga can offset the symptoms of PMS, while also reducing the pain and discomfort
Back bends increase circulation to reproductive organs
Forward bends can alleviate menstrual congestion and inflammation by relaxing the abdominal organs
How does Yoga benefit fertility?
Back bends increase circulation to reproductive organs
Forward bends relax the abdominal organs
PNS stimulating practices reduce stress
How does Yoga support menopausal symptoms?
Cooling
Weight bearing increases bone density
How does stress affect our reproductive system?
Disrupts the hormonal communication between the brain, the pituitary, and the ovaries interfering with both the maturation of an egg and the ovulation process
How do back bends support the reproductive system?
Increase circulation to reproductive organs
How do inversions support the reproductive system?
Draw blood to the endocrine system and balance the hormonal cycle through the month
How do standing forward bends support the reproductive system?
Massage the internal organs which in turn aid to establish a healthy menstrual cycle and relieve cramping
Benefit students’ with fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and those who have underdeveloped reproductive organs by increasing tone and strength to the lower abdomen.
How do seated forward bends support the reproductive system?
Reduces stress by soothing the nervous system, reduce the experience of fatigue, and calming over/under worked adrenal glands
Benefit those with oligomenorrhoea (infrequent or delayed periods) and hypomenorrhoea (scanty periods) by increasing circulation, oxygen, nutrients to the ovaries and uterus
How do standing postures support the reproductive system?
Through correct spinal alignment, muscles of the stomach are relaxed which then guards against pelvic inflammation and disorders of the reproductive organs
How do spine twists support the reproductive system?
Relieve premenstrual fluid retention in the lower limbs as well as reducing abdominal cramps, migraines, lumbar pain and fatigue
Improve tone and strength to the reproductive organs
Stimulates liver which converts potentially toxic forms of estrogens to safer forms
How does asana increase prostate health?
Stretches the muscles running past the prostate gland, increasing circulation to the area
Inversions reduce pressure on this area by reversing gravity
What are the six poses that support prostate health?
Paripurna Navasana, Boat Pose
Sirsasana, Headstand
Supta Padangusthasana, Reclining Big Toe Pose
Salamba Sarvangasana, Supported Shoulder stand
Baddha-Konasana, Bound Angle Pose
Ardha Matsyendrasana, Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
