Yoga has many benefits. Not only does it relieve stress, but it also helps with weight loss, improves your gut health, and can alter your DNA.

But what if I tell you that yoga can also change your sexual life? Sounds impossible, right? An activity that is calming can affect an activity that is exciting. And, before you back off with thoughts of complicated Kama Sutra-style posing, it’s surprisingly quite simple.

How does yoga aid your sex life?

The main benefit of yoga is reducing stress. Studies reflect that regular yoga helps reduce stress in your body by decreasing cortisol levels. Stress has many negative effects on your body, and low sexual libido is one of them.

Another study concluded that women who practice yoga had a significant improvement in their sexual lives.

The connection between yoga and a better sexual life is promising. And, if you really want to touch this connection, we have made an exclusive list of yoga poses that aid action in your bedroom.

Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)

These two poses are often reformed together. They help you loosen up your spine and relax your body.

1. Start this pose on all fours. Make sure your wrists are underneath your shoulders and your knees are in line with your hips. Keep your spine neutral and your weight balanced evenly across your body.
2. Inhale as you look up, and let your stomach curve towards the floor. Lift your eyes, chin, and chest up as you stretch.
3. Exhale, tucking your chin into your chest, and draw your navel towards your spine. Round your spine towards the ceiling.
4. Move slowly between the two for 1 minute.

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)

This pose strengthens your pelvic floor, and strengthening this muscle group not only reduces pain during sex but can also make it better.

1. Lie down on your back,
2. Bend both knees and place your feet hip-width apart, with your knees in line with your ankles.
3. Keep your arms flat on the floor with your palms against the ground, and spread your fingers.
4. Lift your pelvic region off the ground, allowing your torso to follow, but keep your shoulders and head on the floor.
5. Hold the pose for 5 seconds.

Happy Baby (Ananda Balasana)

This is a very popular relaxation pose. It stretches the glutes and lower back. Also, it doubles as a variation of the missionary position.

1. Lie on your back on a mat.
2. With each exhale, bend your knees up towards your stomach.
3. Inhale and reach up to grab the outside of your feet, and then widen your knees. You can also use a belt or towel looped over your foot to make it easier.
4. Flex your feet, pushing your heels upward as you pull down with your hands to stretch.

One-Legged Pigeon (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

Any variation of the pigeon pose is great for stretching and opening up your hips. It loosens your hips, which eases the sex for you.

1. Start on the floor on all floors.
2. Pick up your right leg and move it in front of your body so your lower leg is at a 90-degree angle from your body.
3. Stretch your left leg out behind you on the floor with the top of your foot facing down and your toes pointing back.
4. Exhale as you lean forward, shifting your body weight. Use your arms to support your body. If this is uncomfortable, try folding up a blanket or a pillow and putting it under your right hip to keep your hips level as you stretch.
5. Get back and repeat on the other side.

Child’s Pose (Balasana)

If you need flexible hips and deep relaxation without needing to be crazy flexible, this yoga is for you.

1. Begin by kneeling on the floor. With your big toes touching, widen your knees until they’re around hip-width apart.
2. Exhale and lean forward. Place your hands in front of you and stretch out, allowing your upper body to relax between your legs. Try to touch your forehead to the mat, but you can also rest your head on a block or pillow.
3. Relax in this position for 30 seconds to a few minutes.

Corpse Pose (Savasana)

Any yoga session ends with a savasana or corpse pose. The reason for its end placement is that it helps you relax and learn to let go of stress.

1. Lie down on your back with your feet spread and your palms facing up. Relax every part of your body, from your face to your fingers and toes.
2. Stay in this pose for as long as you want.