Yoga & Sex - Yoga Poses For Better Sex

People practice yoga on a regular basis seems so happy and at peace, it is because couples who do yoga frequently experience a huge boost in the overall quality of their sex lives. They achieve increased stamina and flexibility to better self-confidence and heightened body sensitivity, the connection between yoga and long lasting sex is crystal clear. Yoga can benefit both men and women in the bedroom, so if you and your partner are looking for a way to spice things up between the sheets, it may be time to head with a yoga mat.

Plank Pose is a simple but effective bodyweight exercise. Holding the body stiff as a board develops strength primarily in the core, the muscles that connect the upper and lower body as well as the shoulders, arms, and gluts. This static exercise meaning the body stays in one position for the entirety of the move requires no equipment and can be performed just about anywhere. Place the forearms on the ground with the elbows aligned below the shoulders, and arms parallel to the body at about shoulder-width distance. If flat palms bother your wrists, clasp your hands together

Upward-Facing Dog Pose  Begin by lying face-down on the floor with your legs extended behind you, spread a few inches apart, Place your hands on the floor alongside your body, next to your lower ribs, Inhale as you press through your hands firmly into the floor, Press down firmly through the tops of your feet.

Happy baby pose - Open your knees slightly wider than your torso, then bring them up toward your armpits. Position each ankle directly over the knee, so your shins are perpendicular to the floor. Flex through the heels. Gently push your feet up into your hands (or the belts) as you pull your hands down to create a resistance.

Downward Facing Dog Pose begins on the floor on your hands and knees and pushes the hips back while straightening your legs. You should end up with your butt in the air, with your body in a bridge-like formation. From all fours (on your hands and knees) bring your hands slightly forward of your shoulders. Middle finger pointing forward with your fingers spread, Firm your hands down, pressing through the outer edges of the palm and the finger tips - imagine clawing into the ground to create a little suction cup of air in the middle of your palm.  Keep your upper arms and shoulders rotated outwards while your forearms rotate in. Tuck your toes under (feet are hip distance apart). On an exhalation, engage your lower belly drawing the navel back to the spine. Press the floor away from you, lift your hips back and up to push yourself back into an upside-down V pose. Keep your knees initially bent to lengthen the spine, taking the hips up and away from you. Then if possible straighten the legs, while maintaining the length in the spine. Taking the top of the thighs and knees back. Press upper arms towards each other, shoulder blades down along the spine, but keeping the space across the tops of the shoulders.

Cat-Cow Pose each movement is done in conjunction with either an inhalation or exhalation of the breath, If you already have back pain, check with your doctor before beginning to make sure these movements are appropriate for your condition. Start on your hands and knees, aligning your wrists underneath your shoulders and your knees underneath your hips. Think of the spine as a straight line connecting the shoulders to the hips. Try visualizing the line extending forward through the crown of the head and backwards through the tail bone. This is the position of a neutral spine.  Keep the neck long, as the natural extension of the spine.

Curl your toes under. Tilt your pelvis back so that your tail sticks up. Let this movement ripple from your tailbone up your spine so that your neck is the last thing to move. Your belly drops down, but keep your abdominal muscles hugging your spine by drawing your navel in. Take your gaze up gently up toward the ceiling without cranking your neck.

Pigeon Pose powerful hip-opener that can help increase flexibility and the range of motion in the hip joints. Be sure to warm up beforehand with other hip-opening poses, like Extended Triangle. Begin on your hands and knees in Table Pose. Bring your right knee between your hands, placing your right ankle near your left wrist. Extend your left leg behind you so your kneecap and the top of your foot rest on the floor.

Press through your fingertips as you lift your torso away from your thigh. Lengthen the front of your body. Release your tailbone back toward your heels. Work on squaring your hips and the front side of your torso to the front of your mat. Draw down through your front-leg shin and balance your weight evenly between your right and left hips. Flex your front foot. Press down through the tops of all five toes of the back foot.Gaze downward softly. Hold for up to one minute. To release the pose, tuck your back toes, lift your back knee off the mat, and then press yourself back into Downward-Facing Dog. Repeat for the same amount of time on the other side.

Cobbler's Pose is one of our ten essential poses for yoga beginners because it's a good basic stretch that almost anyone can do, even if it takes a few props to get there. If your hips are tight, make sure to sit up on a folded blanket or two to raise your seat. You'll be surprised how this trick allows you to sit up straighter with much more comfort. 

Begin seated in with your legs outstretched straight in front of you. Then bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together as you let your knees fall out to either side.Draw your feet in as close to your body as is comfortable. Back off if you feel any pain in your knees. Press the outer edges of your feet together strongly. The feet may begin to open like a book. You can encourage this with your hands or hold onto your big toes in a yogi toe lock. Sit up tall with a long spine while keeping your shoulder blades on your back and your shoulders moving away from your ears.

Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose is a rejuvenating inverted pose that brings relief to the legs, feet, spine, and nervous system. It is a gentle way to bring the body into a state of deep relaxation and renewal.There are two ways to practice Using props as a supported pose, or without props. Both options will provide the same benefits, but the supported version may be more relaxing for some people. Both versions require a wall or sturdy door upon which you can rest your legs. If you are practicing the supported version, set a bolster or firm, long pillow on the floor against the wall. Begin the pose by sitting with your left side against the wall. Your lower back should rest against the bolster, if you’re using one.

Gently turn your body to the left and bring your legs up onto the wall. If you are using a bolster, shift your lower back onto the bolster before bringing your legs up the wall. Use your hands for balance as you shift your weight. Lower your back to the floor and lie down. Rest your shoulders and head on the floor. Shift your weight from side-to-side and scoot your buttocks close to the wall. Let your arms rest open at your sides, palms facing up. If you’re using a bolster, your lower back should now be fully supported by it. 

Let the heads of your thigh bones (the part of the bone that connects in the hip socket) release and relax, dropping toward the back of your pelvis. Close your eyes. Hold for 5-10 minutes, breathing with awareness. To release, slowly push yourself away from the wall and slide your legs down to the right side. Use your hands to help press yourself back up into a seated position.

Reclining Big Toe Pose is a gentle hamstring stretch that can be modified for all levels. Incorporating this pose into your yoga practice or post-workout stretching routine will create a greater range of motion in your thighs, which will enhance all of your activities.

This pose requires a yoga strap, but a towel or belt will also work. Please do not use a stretchy or flexible exercise band — ensure that whatever strap you use can be held taut. Lie on your back with your legs extended and arms resting at your sides. Relax your breath. Let your thoughts settle. With an exhalation, bend your right knee and hug your thigh to your chest. Keep your left leg extended along the floor. Wrap the strap around the ball of your right foot and grasp one end of the strap in each hand. 

Keep your grip soft, but not loose. By exhaling reach through your heel to straighten your knee and extend your heel to the ceiling. Keep your right foot flexed and your buttocks equally balanced on the floor. Lift through the ball of your right big toe. Draw slightly down on the strap. As you do, let the head of your thigh bone (the part of the bone that connects in the hip socket) release and rest in your pelvis. Feel your lower back press into the ground. Press your shoulder blades lightly into the floor and broaden across your collarbones. Lengthen the back of your neck. 

Relax the muscles of your buttocks on the floor. Softly gaze at your right big toe or at a single spot on the ceiling if you can’t see your toe. Hold for 1-3 minutes. For a deeper stretch to the inner thighs and groins, place the strap in your right hand and turn your leg outward to the right. Initiate the turning movement from the head of your right thigh bone, not from your heel. 

Keeping your left thigh pressing down, lower your right leg all the way to the right. Let your toes hover a few inches above the mat, keeping your leg outwardly rotated. Hold for 30 seconds, and then draw your heel back up toward the ceiling. Exhale as you draw your knee into your chest and let go of the strap. Then, release your leg completely and extend it along the floor. Repeat on the opposite side for the same length of time.

Bridge Pose To begin, lie on your back. Fold your knees and keep your feet hip distance apart on the floor, 10-12 inches from your pelvis, with knees and ankles in a straight line. Keep your arms beside your body, palms facing down. Inhaling, slowly lift your lower back, middle back and upper back off the floor; gently roll in the shoulders; touch the chest to the chin without bringing the chin down, supporting your weight with your shoulders, arms and feet. Feel your bottom firm up in this pose.

Both the thighs are parallel to each other and to the floor. If you wish, you could interlace the fingers and push the hands on the floor to lift the torso a little more up, or you could support your back with your palms. Keep breathing easily. Hold the posture for a minute or two and exhale as you gently release the pose.