fertility yoga

Fairhaven Health, a leading manufacturer of preconception products, has added a fertility-enhancing yoga program to their product line with the introduction of Bend, Breathe, and Conceive, a DVD designed to help couples increase their chances for conception by reducing stress and maintaining optimal reproductive health.

Bend, Breathe, and Conceive
Bend, Breathe, and Conceive is taught by Anna Davis, PhD, RYT, neurophysiologist, science educator and certified yoga instructor. The 60-minute video of flow yoga practice includes a series of physical poses, yogic breathing techniques, visualizations and meditation practice, all designed to promote internal and physical balance which helps reduce tension and prevent the release of stress hormones that may adversely affect fertility. The program is adaptable to levels from beginner to advanced, and includes 10 minutes of guided relaxation.

“We wanted to provide trying-to-conceive women with an opportunity to proactively work towards conception in a way that that enhances their overall health and well-being,” said Kelly Andrews, founder and CEO of Fairhaven Health. “The benefits of yoga on stress reduction are well-established, and reducing anxiety about achieving pregnancy can actually increase chances of conception. Anyone wishing to conceive or struggling to conceive can benefit from this program.”

In the DVD’s introduction, Dr. Davis explains the physiology of fertility and how the body can benefit from this practice. She further teaches how daily anxieties and “fertility frustration” can trigger the release of stress hormones that disrupt a healthy reproductive system. With this program, trying-to-conceive women can build strength, increase flexibility, and learn to shift physiology away from stress and towards relaxation to promote reproductive wellness.

“Bend, Breathe, and Conceive offers a realistic and enjoyable method to incorporate a daily practice of stress reduction and whole body health,” said Dr. JE Ellington, CEO of ING Fertility and inventor of the Pre-Seed fertility aid. “Stress management techniques such as yoga, especially during the fertile part of the cycle, have been shown in several studies to lead to increased pregnancy rates, and a healthier intimate relationship for the couple.”

Dr. Anna Davis is a neurophysiologist (educated at Smith College and the University of Washington), a science educator and a certified yoga instructor. She was first introduced to yoga at age 15 by her mother and has practiced yoga for more than 25 years. Anna received her teacher training with master teachers Andrey Lappa and Baron Baptiste.

Bend, Breathe and Conceive retails for $19.95 through Fairhaven Health. To see a video clip and read more about the fertility yoga practice and Anna Davis, please visit http://www.bendbreatheandconceive.com

About Fairhaven Health
Fairhaven Health (http://www.fairhavenhealth.com) is a leading manufacturer of fertility products for both women and men. Other products by Fairhaven Health include FertilAid fertility supplements, the Fertile Focus ovulation microscope and Pregnancy Plus Prenatal vitamins, Omega-3 and Cal-Mag supplements.

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