Everyone knows that working out can improve your sex life when it comes to your energy and self-esteem, but with yoga, you get all those benefits plus a few you could have never imagined. Whether you just want a new, fun form of exercise or you are always searching for ways to spice up your sex life, yoga could be the answer to everything. Use these yoga-inspired moves to pleasure-boost you next sex sessionâwhether you are a dedicated yogi or have never done a single downward dog.
Pay attention to your breath.
Yoga class instruction is worth remembering when you’re in bed, too. During foreplay, practice what yogis call “circular breathing” by trying not to pause between inhaling and exhaling. “The key is to not push out on the exhale,” says Joseph Kramer, Ph.D., director of the Orgasmic Yoga Institute. “Totally relax and just slowly let the air slip out.” Paying this much attention to your breath helps you shut out distracting thoughts and focus on feelings of arousal. Alternate nostril breathing exercise involves breathing through one nostril at a time and helps you take deeper breaths, which is relaxing and also oxygenates the blood. This is a process that increases sexual energy and desire. Since syncing your breathing with your partner’s can make you feel more connected.
Try a slow massage.
You might give each other quick shoulder or foot rubs regularly, but the key here is to take your time and address the full body including the parts reserved for so-called happy endings. This kind of slow-burn erotic massage can awaken the body’s energy centres, and help release physical or mental tension, the same way yoga sequences do. Start with his back, and then move on to his arms, legs, inner thighs, and butt. This time you can use oil or lotion to make the hand-love feel which is more amazing. Don’t touch his private parts or vice versa until you are at the need of your levels of arousal. You and your partner can give a gentle rub to each other.
Have him give you love taps.
Certain yoga poses, like warrior II, engage the muscles in the pelvic floor. You can get a similar sensation by having him use the palm of his hand to “tap” the external part of your genitals. With his fingers pointing toward your toes, he should gently press on your vagina in a steady rhythm, which Kramer says helps “wake up” the area. As you feel more turned on, he can gradually increase the pressure and, if you want him to, slide his finger inside you while continuing to pulse. “The key here is to give him feedback,” says Kramer. “If you like the pressure lighter, say so, or if you want more pressure, ask for that.”
Stare at each other.
If you’ve ever tried a tree pose with your eyes closed, you’d probably agree that yoga is better with your eyes open. Research also shows that staring into a partner’s eyes has a big impact on attraction. So spend a few minutes looking at each other. This can be done before or during sex, but be sure to keep your facial muscles relaxed. “This will ensure that you are 100 per cent present.”
Finally, do some yoga.
Lie on your back and lift your legs up and over your head until your toes touch the floor. Place your hands on your lower back to support it. This position stretches your back and brings blood to your brain and pelvic area, which helps spark desire. Taking a few deep breaths while you’re upside down will also help you feel aroused because you’re increasing the oxygen in the blood, which helps fuel desire.
 This position increases blood flow to the pelvis and genitals, while at the same time opening up the hips and relaxing the spine.
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