The Big Om - Yoga for a Better Sex Life!

Many of you might think I’m on a sexual tear or afflicted with spring fever after writing on the Orgasmic Diet and now how yoga can benefit your sex life, but the book on the market, Better Sex Through Yoga by Jacquie Noelle really got me thinking seriously about the topic, and after Googling the phrase, “better sex through yoga” I’m not the only one thinking about it. But I had to take things a little deeper with some historical reference.

From a literary and historic standpoint, to get that out of the way first, according to the Kama Sutra, sex is a divine, sacred act. In this ancient Indian text, that many a yogi has read, owns and refers to, there are 10 chapters/stanzas dedicated solely to sexual union. Tired of the “same old, same old” refer to some of those chapters…

We also hear about Tantra or tantric sex as part of the yoga space quite a bit. But, tantra is a Sanskrit word meaning “to expand” or “tools for expansion…” (I know - keep it clean, not THAT expansion.) These tools are designed to increase our energy and the energy around us. The goal of Tantric sex is to allow us to experience more depth and breadth in our sexuality. The goal is not necessarily an orgasm, but rather enriching the whole sexual experience. Again — exploring the entire process and creating heightened moments to enhance each moment.

And of course, yoga is all about the breath. Yoga means to yoke/union of mind and body with the breath. By focusing deeply on our breath or incorporating ujjayi breathing into our sexual practice, the focus moves deeper within and allows you and your partner to regulate your response and slow down the process.

Asanas in yoga are all designed to strengthen, lengthen and open up the body physically and emotionally. In general yoga also makes us more comfortable with our bodies and others as well.

Yoga is very freeing and grounding at the same time. But there are specific poses that help with overall flexibility especially in the hips and creates overall comfort of the body. Give these a try:

• Malasana (garland or squat pose)
• Eka pada ragakapotasana (pigeon pose)
• Baddha konsasa (seated pose)
• Balasana (child’s pose)

Also, engaging the root lock, mulabandha, by lifting the pelvic floor to develop deep inner core strength is key for greater sensation.

So if we look at sex as a divine sacred act (and even if you don’t) that focuses on being in the present and mindful, and on the breath to deepen the sexual experience while practicing certain asanas to increase strength, flexibility and pleasure - than yoga does do more than make a body good - it can make your sex life good.

Written by: Michelle Barge