Yoga for Fertility: Healing on the Path to Parenthood with Lynn Jensen

In this podcast episode, host Dr. Kalea Wattles welcomes fertility yoga instructor, Lynn Jensen, to discuss the role of yoga in enhancing fertility. Lynn explains how yoga supports optimal fertility, highlighting differences in practice during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum timeframes. She offers her perspective on practicing yoga during IVF, including recommended poses and those to avoid. Lynn reviews research showing that yoga and meditation can significantly improve pregnancy outcomes and discusses how these practices address issues related to subfertility. The conversation shifts to the Chinese 5-element energy system, specifically the Metal Element, and its impact on fertility. Jensen talks about the importance of slowing down in the fertility journey and guides clients to balance urgency with patience. Lastly, she shares how her Yoga for Fertility classes, aimed at individuals facing challenges like miscarriage or IVF cycle failure, can aid in navigating these emotional hardships.