Foreword Carol Knoph, MEd, LMHC
Introduction: Why We Wrote This Book
CHAPTER 1. WHAT IS YOGA FOR FERTILITY?
CHAPTER 2. WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM YOGA FOR FERTILITY?
Is Yoga for Fertility Helpful for Men?
The Research: Is Yoga for Fertility Effective?
CHAPTER 3. GETTING STARTED WITH YOGA FOR FERTILITY
Deciding Where to Begin in This Book
How Much Time and How Often Should You Do These Routines?
CHAPTER 4. ROUTINES FOR THE FIRST HALF OF YOUR CYCLE
Summary Flow of First Half Basic Routine
POSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR FIRST HALF BASIC ROUTINE
First Half Intermediate Routine
Summary Flow of First Half Intermediate Routine
POSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR FIRST HALF INTERMEDIATE ROUTINE
CHAPTER 5. ROUTINES FOR THE SECOND HALF OF YOUR CYCLE
Summary Flow of Second Half Basic Routine
POSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR SECOND HALF BASIC ROUTINE
Second Half Intermediate Routine
Summary Flow for Second Half Intermediate Routine
POSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR SECOND HALF INTERMEDIATE ROUTINE
Pre-Relaxation Poses on the Back
CHAPTER 6. YOGA ROUTINES FOR ADDITIONAL SITUATIONS
Cycles Using Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
YOGA ROUTINE FOR ART CYCLES OR STRESS RELIEF
Adapting Your Yoga Practice in a Class
CHAPTER 7. MORE YOGA PRACTICES FOR FERTILITY SUPPORT
Conscious Breathing Practice (Pranayama) for Fertility Support
Yoga for Fertility Breathing Practices
Meditations and Visualizations for Fertility Support
Seated Meditation to Clear the Mind
Affirmations for Fertility Support
Vision Boards and Fertility “Altars”
CHAPTER 8. LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO SUPPORT FERTILITY
Different Approaches to Fertility Nutrition
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach
The Western Dietician Approach
The Food Sensitivities Approach
Top Five Lifestyle Changes for Fertility
CHAPTER 9. USING YOGA WITH OTHER MODALITIES FOR FERTILITY SUPPORT
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Suggestions for Friends and Family