Yoga is more than a system or stretching the body or increasing strength and flexibility. It is also a holistic system of mind-body healing, which is why so many Americans are becoming interested in Dahn Yoga. Because of its ability to relieve stress and set the mind at ease, yoga may increase a woman's odds of conception, new research has suggested.
A study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility found that stress markers, particularly a protein called alpha-amylase, found in women's saliva were negatively correlated with conception. The more stress proteins found in a woman's saliva, even during ovulation, the lower the chance she had of conceiving.
The study's authors noted that previous research has suggested this idea, but that this is one of the first studies to cement it. They recommended that women try relaxation techniques in order to de-stress themselves.
"Couples should aim to stay as relaxed as they can about trying for a baby," explained Cecilia Pyper, a perinatologist at the University of Oxford. She added that "in some people's cases, it might be relevant to look at relaxation techniques, counselling and even approaches like yoga and meditation."
Dahn Yoga is specifically designed to reduce stress, promote good health and realign the body and mind.
