The traditional Indian system of medicine and the science of life also known as Ayurveda, recommends having sex on a daily basis in the late winter and spring, less frequently in the hot summer months and every other day in the fall and winter. Sex is good exercise, healthy for the body and mind and aids in maintaining happy relationships. Preserving a healthy sex life is vital. Now more then ever Yoga is being used as a tool in order to achieve a thriving sex life. Yoga Asana practice not only stretches and strengthens the muscles but also increases range of motion in the joints. Practicing Yoga on a regular basis additionally reduces stress, detoxifies the body, improves blood circulation and strengthens the nervous system. Along with a fortified nervous system yoga asana also draws consciousness into the body and strengthens the sense organs of the practitioner, which in turn increases the individuals sexual sensitivity. I present you with three essential yoga asana, which will help you gain and maintain a healthier sex life. Posture #1 Baddha Konasana (The Bound Angle Posture) Benefits: Stretches the inner thighs, hips and lower back. Improves blood circulation and range of motion in the pelvis. How To: Place the soles of the feet together and lower the knees down to the sides. Draw the feet close into the pelvis until the shin bones are in one straight line. Straighten the spine by lifting the rib cage, draw the shoulders back. Breathe deeply through the nose. Posture #2 Parshvakonasana (Side Angle Stretch) Benefits: Stretches and strengthens the legs and gluteus maximus. Stretches the pelvis and tones the muscles of the pelvic floor. How To: Begin standing. Hop the feet 4-5 feet apart. Rotate the right foot 90 degrees to the right. Bend the right knee, until the knee is directly over the ankle. Place the right hand on the floor to the right of the right foot. Extend the left arm over the head away from the left foot. Look up to the palm of the right hand. Breathe deeply for 5-10 breaths. Inhale up to the standing, exhale to the left side. Stay here for 5-10 breaths and then inhale back up to standing. Posture #3 Vashisthasana (Sage Vashistha's Pose) Benefits: Strengthens the arms, legs, back and abdominal muscles. Stretches the hips and legs. Tones muscles in the pelvis. Improves balance and increases stamina. How To: From a plank position, place the side of the left foot on the floor and shift the weight of the torso into the left hand. Place the right leg on top of the left leg. Inhale raise the right arm up and raise the right leg keeping it straight until you clasp the right big toe with the first two fingers of the right hand. Look up to the right hand. If you are not able to raise the right leg, to the right hand, keep it down next to the left leg. Breathe deeply for 5-10 breaths. Lower the right arm and place the right hand on the floor and rotate back down into a plank position. Then practice the asana on the other side. FUN FACT: Increased range of motion in the hips can heighten sexual pleasure by enabling deeper sex positions and improving blood circulation in the pelvis.
Mi’Chele Daniels was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She is an RYT Vinyasa | Hatha Yoga Instructor with a background in Ashtanga Yoga, receiving her certification from Caroline Klebel’s Source of Yoga Teacher Training. She is the lead instructor at Harakati Studio in Mid City, Los Angeles, CA and holds indoor as well as outdoor private and semi-private lessons to beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Namaste. Shanti. | micheledanielsyoga.com