Suffering from low libido? Perform these five Yoga poses
A satisfying sex life is crucial for a couple's overall mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Low libido or lack of sex drive is one of the biggest hindrances in getting satisfaction on bed. Although it commonly affects older couples, age is not the only factor. However, know that the ancient Ayurvedic practice of Yoga can help. Here're five Yoga poses for better sex life.
Here's how Yoga can help improve your sex life
Yoga has many amazing health benefits that can help contribute to your overall sexual health. It is known to improve blood flow, enhance flexibility, bust stress, and help maintain a healthy weight, thus ultimately giving an ultimate boost to your libido.
The Cat-Cow pose will help strengthen your back and kegels
The Cat-Cow pose will help massage the spine, and strengthen your back and torso. By strengthening your back and kegels, it will improve your sexual endurance. To perform this pose, start by getting on all fours. Now using your hands and knees (grounded into mat), inhale and round up your back (cat), then exhale and arch your back (cow). Repeat this a few times.
Cobra pose helps in reducing fatigue and enhancing blood flow
The Bhujangasana (cobra pose) aids in expanding your chest (thus enhancing respiration), reducing fatigue, boosting blood-flow, and decreasing stress, thereby improving your sexual prowess. To perform, lie down on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders. Next, press down with your hands, and lift your upper body back, as far as possible. Hold the pose for five breaths. Relax, then repeat.
Eagle pose is great for flexibility and body control
Start by standing on your left leg and bend the same knee. Lift your right foot, cross it over the left knee, and then bring the front of your right foot around the left calf. Cross your left arm over right, fold forearms at elbow and wrap them around each other, clicking the palms together. Hold for five breaths, release, and then shift sides.
Downward Dog pose is known to boost blood circulation
To perform this pose, start with the tabletop position, then raise your hips in a manner that your body forms an upside-down 'V' position against the floor. Now, relax your head and neck, and draw your inner thighs to the back. Take five to seven breaths. Relax, then repeat. Perform this asana daily to witness amazing results in your sex life.
Bridge pose will help strengthen your kegels
To perform the Bridge pose, lie down on your back with your arms next to your body, and your palms facing down. Bend your knees and and place your feet on floor. Now, taking support of your shoulders, arms and feet, lift your back off the floor. Keep breathing slowly and deeply. Maintain the posture for one minute. Relax, then repeat.
