Flexibility, plus more strength and stamina, are just some of the rewards you can reap from exercising yoga. Some spicing up of bedroom workouts can be dealt through incorporating yoga. Some yoga poses will be highly beneficial when attempting to target areas where different muscles are, thereby enhancing flexibility and helping to reduce tension. In this way, physical endurance may increase, and you'll feel more confident and comfortable in the intimacy of the moment. Whether you are wanting to strengthen your balance, increase your flexibility, or just improve your intimacy with your partner, these five yoga poses will be perfect for getting that strength and mobility in the bedroom.
1. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
Bridge Pose is one of the most basic yoga postures, which strengthens the core muscles, glutes, and lower back. Added to that, this pose is a great way to have pelvic control, thus helping one to be in control and have strength in the bedroom as well. Practice regularly can build overall core strength and a person can feel comfortable and confident moving around.
To perform: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Lift your hips towards the ceiling while engaging your core and glutes. Hold for a few breaths and release.
2. Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
This pose opens the back side and stretches the hamstrings, making such intimate actions easier to incorporate. Downward Dog is one of the most versatile yoga poses that offers a full-body stretch and strengthens your arms, shoulders, and legs. It helps enhance circulation to the pelvic area, leading to increased sensitivity and arousal.
To perform: Start in a plank position, push your hips back and up into an inverted V-shape, and keep your feet and hands pressed into the mat. Hold for several breaths to feel the stretch across your body.
3. Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)
Pigeon pose is quite deep on the hips, which may even relax stress and tension, it is an intense stretch of the hip flexors, glutes, and lower back-these are the key regions that need to be touched upon for flexibility increase in intimate activities. It also releases tension inside the body to move with ease and without much discomfort.
To perform: bring one leg forward and bend at the knees, stretching the other behind. Drop your hips towards the floor for some deep stretching and hold on for a number of breaths.
4. Cat-Cow Pose (Bitilasana/Marjaryasana)
The cat-cow pose is a gentle flow that improves spinal mobility, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation. It is also a great stretch for the back and shoulders. This pose is wonderful for gently warming up the spine and opening up flexibility in the lower back to make it amazing for those intimate moments involving dynamic movement. The sequence also decreases tension and tightness in the back, allowing for better mobility.
To perform: Start on all fours. Then start to arch your back-the way a cow might (Cow). Breathe in slowly. Round your back-the way a cat would (Cat). Breathe out slowly. This motion can keep your spine loose and your motions flowing.
5. Low Lunge Yoga Pose (Anjaneyasana)
The low lunge is a dynamic pose that exercises the hip flexors, quadriceps, and the core. The pose improves range of movement in the lower limb. Stability and balance also improve, necessary for maintaining confidence in bed.
To perform: Step one foot forward into a lunge position with your back knee resting on the ground. Sink your hips forward to stretch the hip flexors while keeping your torso upright. Hold for a few breaths and switch sides.
