This sequence of poses will get you moving and warm up all the necessary places for a great time in the bedroom! For each pose, I’ve included a brief explanation of what it does and how it can improve your sex life.
child’s pose relaxing, centering cat/cow tilt
This pose wakes up the spine, stimulating the natural flow of energy through the chakras and strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. Also, being familiar with the subtle movements of the pelvis will help in the bedroom. downward dog Downward dog stretches and strengthens the entire body! forward fold Forward folds open up the back and massage the internal organs. 5 half-salutes Half-salutes are meditative, promoting focus and awareness of the present moment. 2 full salutations The sun salutation is a series of poses linked together gracefully. Sun salutations serve to limber up the body for yoga practice. The poses in the sun salutation alternately stretch, expand, and contract the entire body, making it great for overall health, fitness, and stamina. goddess pose Standing poses are good for overall fitness, strengthening the entire body, especially the legs, and building heat in the body. These poses really stretch and work the thighs and hips, as well as toning the extended arms, and standing poses help to improve stamina too. warrior 1 warrior 2 triangle side angle half moon Half moon pose opens the hips and includes a balancing element. Repeat standing sequence, other side crane pose Balancing poses encourage a calm, focused mind, improve concentration, and remind us to stay in the present moment. tree pose squat (transition to seated) Squatting is excellent work for the pelvic floor muscles and also opens the hips. cobbler pose This pose increases blood flow to the pelvis and opens the root chakra, which helps to cleanse and energize the sexual organs. The pose opens up and promotes greater flexibility in the hips. boat pose This pose warms up the core and gets blood flowing in the pelvic region. wide-legged forward fold This pose works and stretches the hips, thighs, and groin and opens the root and sacral chakras, and it increases blood flow to these regions. locust pose This pose opens the chest and heart center, and the act of lifting and squeezing the legs stimulates the sexual core. bridge pose This pose stretches and elevates the pelvis, hips, and thighs. It’s also a chest and heart opener. reclining spinal twist Twisting wrings out the toxins from our internal organs, promoting good health. savasana Savasana is the most important yoga pose for healthy sex. In savasana we learn how to relax, how to be in the present moment, and how to be comfortable with the stillness within yourself, which is what will allow you to connect deeply with another person.