Yoga will help make sex brighter. 7 poses to increase female libido

And regular practices will give you a beautiful figure that your partner will definitely appreciate.

Anastasia Ozhgikhina

Dean of the Faculty of Sports Industry at Synergy University, International Hatha Yoga Instructor

Yoga tones up our body, reduces stress levels and increases energy, but did you know that practice can also help boost your libido and make your sex life more vibrant?

Yoga offers many different asanas that improve blood circulation in the pelvic area. And this, in turn, has a positive effect on the health and proper functioning of the genitals. Also, the practices will make the body flexible and soft, which will have a positive effect on sexual life and will please your partner. And, of course, regular practices will make you healthier and raise your self-esteem.

We offer several poses that, without a doubt, will help you increase libido.

Cat-cow

Contraindications: injuries to the wrists and spine, inflammatory processes in the spine.

The benefits of the exercise: the muscles of the back and abdominal press are strengthened, the flexibility of the spine increases, the blood circulation of the pelvic organs and abdominal cavity improves, the pelvic floor muscles that participate in orgasm are trained.

Technique of execution

• Get on all fours, the hands under the shoulders are shoulder-width apart, the palms are pressed tightly to the mat, the middle finger of the hand looks clearly forward, the knees are the width of the pelvis.
• As you inhale, gently bend in the lower back, point the chest forward and the shoulders down. Pull your nose up without throwing your head back, the coccyx is pointing upwards.
• With an exhalation, tilt your head down and press your chin to your chest, round your back, push off from your palms and pull the thoracic spine up, point your gaze towards the navel.

Repeat the exercise slowly in the rhythm of your breathing 8-10 times.

Dog face down

Contraindications: the last trimester of pregnancy, injuries to the hands and shoulders, severe headache.

The benefits of the exercise: makes the spine more mobile between the shoulder blades, tones the whole body, helps to remove mental noise, improves cerebral circulation, which promotes rejuvenation of brain cells, reduces stress and mental tension, increases concentration.

Technique of execution

• Get on all fours, palms under the shoulders, the distance between the palms and between the feet is the same. The fingers are widely spaced, the middle finger is pointed clearly forward.
• Push the pelvis up, push off the floor with your hands, move the torso to the legs, relax the neck completely, the kneecaps are pulled inwards, the heels tend to the floor.
• When mastering the pose, it is better to keep your knees bent, focus on opening the shoulder and working out the spine.

Fix the pose for 5-10 breathing cycles, try to breathe evenly and deeply.

The pigeon pose

Contraindications: pregnancy, knee injuries.

Benefits of the exercise: lengthens the spine, stretches the thigh muscles and opens the pelvis, stimulates the work of the abdominal cavity and pelvic organs, promotes relaxation.

Technique of execution

• Get on all fours, palms under the shoulders, the distance between the palms and between the feet is the same.
• Move the right knee forward so that it touches the right wrist, check that the right hip is parallel to the long edges of the mat.
• Gently push your right shin slightly to the left and place your right foot on your hip. Pull your left leg back. Make sure that the pelvis remains flat and does not collapse.
• If you feel that it is not possible to align the pelvis, place a folded blanket or towel under the right buttock.
• On the inhale, pull the body forward, pushing off with your hands from the floor, on the exhale, lower your elbows on the mat.
• If in this position the stretching in the area of the right thigh is already quite intense, stay on your elbows or lower the body lower and lie down on bent arms, allow the pelvis to open even more under its own weight.

Fix the pose for 8-10 breathing cycles and repeat on the other side.

Eagle Pose

Contraindications: injuries to the knees, elbows and wrists.

Benefits of the exercise: develops ankles and eliminates shoulder stiffness, improves blood circulation in the pelvic organs, develops balance.

Technique of execution

• Stand up straight. Bend the right knee, place the left leg around the right thigh above the knee, move the left foot so that the left shin touches the right calf and the thumb of the left foot catches on the right ankle.
• If you can't hook it yet, leave your foot in the air.
• If balance is lost, place the toes of your left foot on the floor to the right of your right foot. The left leg wraps around the right.
• Bend your elbows, and raise your arms to chest level, and place your right elbow on your left arm near the elbow joint, then connect your palms. The left arm will wrap around the right.

Fix the pose for 8-10 breathing cycles, keep deep breathing. Then release your arms and legs and repeat to the other side.

Angle pose from a sitting position

Contraindications: injuries and chronic pain in the knees, hips.

Benefits of the exercise: improves the elasticity of the adductor muscles of the thigh, hamstrings and hip joints, promotes blood circulation in the pelvic area, providing health to the pelvic organs, has a calming and refreshing effect on the brain.

Technique of execution

• Sit on the floor, alternately spread your legs apart, maximizing the distance between them, make sure that the entire back surface of the legs is pressed against the floor, the toes look clearly up.
• Grab the thumb of each foot with the index and middle fingers of the corresponding hand, straighten the spine and lengthen the rib area, point the chest upwards. Stay in this position for a few breaths, breathe deeply.
• As you exhale, lean forward as far as your body allows, if possible, lower your head to the floor, then lengthen your neck and lower your chin to the floor. If the head does not fall to the floor yet, try to lower the chest towards the floor with each exhalation.

Fix the pose for 5-10 breathing cycles, try to breathe evenly and deeply; when inhaling, lift the body up, release the grip of the feet, connect the legs and relax.

Half bridge

Contraindications: pregnancy, high blood pressure, spinal and knee injuries, critical days.

Benefits of the exercise: strengthens the lower back, abdominal muscles, buttocks, pelvic floor muscles, improves blood circulation throughout the body.

Technique of execution

• Lie down on the floor, put your hands along your body, palms down, bend your legs and place your feet as close to the buttocks as possible, with your toes pointing straight. Press your feet and palms firmly against the mat.
• When inhaling, push off with your feet from the mat, lift the body and pelvis as high as possible, while keeping your knees facing forward, they do not diverge to the sides.
• Bend in the thoracic region and direct the lower ribs upwards, bring the shoulder blades closer to each other, actively push off with your shoulders and feet from the mat.
• Make sure that the head is in the center.

Hold the pose for 8-10 breathing cycles, breathe evenly and calmly, then smoothly return your back to the mat.

Bound angle pose

Contraindications: knee injuries.

Benefits of the exercise: improves blood circulation in the pelvic organs, elasticity of the muscles and ligaments of the groin area, reduces tension in the mind and body.

Technique of execution

• Lie on your back, connect your feet, move them as close to the pelvis as possible and spread your knees to the sides.
• If the stretching in the hips is too intense, put pillows under each knee, place your hands palms up along the body, close your eyes.

Stay in this position for 10 breathing cycles; then lift your knees up, relaxing the groin area.

Try to practice for 30 minutes a day. By the way, if you are seriously interested in yoga, you should know that there are several branches in it.