Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the set of problems related to the acquisition and maintenance of an erection sufficiently stable to perform the sexual act. If you have any difficulties, do not hurry to take medicines, try complex asanas designed yoga -terapevtami specifically for men’s health.

What causes erectile dysfunction?

There are many factors that can cause the disorder of sexual function in men, in the first place, these include problems with blood vessels and hormonal disorders. Erectile dysfunction provoke and some chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

A very negative effect on the potency of stress and anxiety are widespread among residents of large cities, as well as smoking, alcohol and sedentary work. Although situational erection problems are not always cause for concern, lifestyle changes can often help not only to avoid periodic difficulties, but also to strengthen healthy potency.

Faced with a problem, do not rush to turn to traditional medicines, and take a few minutes a day of special yogic training. The result, according to yoga therapists will not take long.

alternative to Viagra

Sildenafil (Viagra) is often used for the symptomatic treatment of erectile dysfunction. But, apart from the lack of an impressive price, any medications are dangerous side effects. Yoga – an affordable and safe tool for improvement and development of the body and psyche. Scientific studies of the last decade in the field of sexual medicine prove that yoga can be effective in case of problems with potency.

In the scientific journal The Journal of Sexual Medicine published a study conducted by a group of scientists from India on the effects of yoga practice on male potency. The study included 65 men, aged between 24 and 60 years. Subjects spent 12 weeks in a special camp, regularly practicing yoga. Before and after the study subjects rated their state special questionnaire. As a result of the experiment, the researchers found that yoga significantly improved sexual performance test for the eight indicators (desire, intercourse satisfaction, length, confidence, ability to feel the partner, erection, ejaculation control, the power of orgasm).

Asanas to enhance potency

The next set of asanas specially designed yoga specialists for the treatment of male sexual function problems. Simple and effective asanas promote relaxation and increased blood flow in the pelvic area, which helps to naturally stimulate the potency.

Paschimotanasana

This asana is also known as lean forward in a sitting position. Pose allows to relieve tension in the pelvis, which accumulates during prolonged sitting, thereby improving blood circulation in the area. Soothes and relieves anxiety.

How to perform:

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   Sit on the mat, legs stretched out. For beginners, it is recommended to enclose under a basin a folded blanket or brick. Firmly push the foot forward, as if leaning on the wall in front of him. Release the sitting bones, pushing hands gluteal muscles on each side to strengthen the pelvic cranking.
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   Slightly bend your knees, lean body forward. Extends beyond the crown in the direction of the toes. Do not round your back. If you go down deep enough, clasp hands feet, elbows down on the floor. But do not use your hands as a lever, it hurts the waist.
3. 
   Hold the asana within one to three minutes. Direct the attention on the breath and see how tense the muscles of the back surface of the legs and around the hips gradually relax.

Uttanasana

This provision is similar to the previous one, but the slope of the forward is done from a standing position. Asana is very popular in all styles of yoga. This intense stretching legs back surface allows to lengthen the spastic muscles, relieve tension, to give rest to the heart muscle, improves digestion and stimulates the internal organs. Several yoga therapists sdohotsya the opinion that posture is effective in infertility.

How to perform:

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   From a standing position inhale, exhale, slowly lower your body down, keeping your back straight. For the correct execution of the crown try to stretch forward to the spine to stay straight.
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   Body weight post slightly forward, closer to the front of the foot. For beginners, we recommend slightly bend your knees to give an opportunity to stretch the lower back, bending the body at the hips. If you are flexible enough vypryamte legs, cross your arms in the forearms and allow the body and neck relaxed fall below the floor.
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   Asana Hold 30 seconds and minutes. Breathe slowly and deeply. On the inhale and lengthen slightly lift the body on the exhale, relaxing, let the body relax, sinking below. Your head and neck are not strained at runtime, lightly shake them, as if nodding.

baddha Konasana

Baddha Konasana or “butterfly” – another very useful for men’s health asana. Together with the traction inner thighs and groin, it stimulates the prostate, kidney and bladder.

In India asana known as the “posture of a shoemaker.” There, the men of this profession are sitting on the ground all day, legs folded in the “butterfly”. With this attitude, many hours of sedentary work is not harmful to health, maintaining normal blood circulation of the pelvic organs.

How to perform:

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   Sit on the mat, legs spread apart. If you feel that you can not keep the back straight, the natural lumbar support, put a basin under a blanket or cushion. Bend knees connecting outer portions of the feet. No need to bounce your hips, instead, push the outer part of the foot at each other, and is directed toward the knees.
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   Consciously turn the front thighs back. Keep calm and deep breathing. If you want to deepen the asana, helping himself with his hands on his hips press.
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   Stay Asana from 1 to 5 minutes. Inhaling, lengthen the torso upwards. Imagine that someone is pulling your top, pulling the spine from the tailbone.

Jana Sirshasana

Asana loosens and stretches the body from head to knees, improves blood circulation in the lower abdomen, pelvic area. Body healthy physical body Gianni Sirshasana also helps relieve stress and nervous fatigue.

How to perform:

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   Sit on the mat, legs stretched out in front of him. On the inhale bend one knee, pulling the heel to the groin area. Place the foot along the hips and lower the knee of the bent leg to the floor. If the knee remains high, placing it on a pillow or brick.
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   On the inhale, lift your hands up and vypryamte back. On the exhale, slowly lower forward by holding the spine straight. Depending on your flexibility, you can go down to the foot a little, or completely lie on her hands wrapped around the foot. Important not the final shape, and the right inner work.
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   Hold for 1 to 3 minutes. Then straighten both legs, pull back and repeat on the second side.

Dhanurasana

Dhanurasana, or “bow” – a deflection on the stomach, tonic posture, which helps to stimulate the reproductive organs and improves blood flow to the pelvic area and genitals. Asana stretches the muscles of the front surface of the body, including the thighs and groin. It improves digestion and aligns your posture, opening the thoracic spine.

How to perform:

1. 
   Lie on your stomach. Feet dilute the width of the hips, lower arms along the body.
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   Lift your legs up, bend their knees while lifting the front part of the body. Grab the hands ankle outside. If you can not get a firm grip, using the straps. Capturing the legs, push the arms up, including in the leg work, turning the shoulders. Keep your pelvis on the floor.
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   Hold the position for 20-30 seconds, while maintaining a deep slow breath.