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Top Yoga Poses to Improve Erectile Function 

Top Yoga Poses to Improve Erectile Function 


Exercise is one of the key lifestyle habits you must have to fast-track your recovery from erectile dysfunction (ED). While all exercises help, yoga is highly recommended for men as it has many poses that enhance your pelvic and perineal muscles. We’ve listed our best picks of asanas to try for erectile health. 

 

Bhujangasana 

Top Yoga Poses to Improve Erectile Function 

Also named the Cobra Pose, Bhujangasana may be the easiest of all the poses in this list. You just need to lean on the floor with your arms while lifting your torso and curving backwards. The rest of your body can be relaxed. Think of it as being in a push-up position except your legs and abdomen are flat on the ground. Instead of being rigid as in a push-up position, you instead look flexible like an alert cobra. This beginner-friendly stretch is guaranteed to make your spine feel better while gently stimulating your digestive area. 

But while this is an easy pose, you still need to be careful to have the right positioning with your hands. They must be adjacent to your chest and parallel to your shoulders. It's also fine for your arms to be bent and your shoulders should be relaxed. Benefits of this pose include relief from constipation, a stronger lower back, and more blood flow to your pelvic area improving erectile strength. Bhujangasana is also seen as a sexual pose because it provides better access for intercourse if your partner is doing this asana. 

 

Janu Sirsasana 

Top Yoga Poses to Improve Erectile Function 

Another beginner-friendly pose, Janu Sirsasana or head to knee pose focuses on stretching your legs, knees, and hips. Its English term is also an accurate translation since "janu" means knee while "sirsa" means the head. Unlike the other asanas, Janu Sirsasana has many variations so you can pick whichever is simpler or more fun to do. Just make sure that your flexibility can keep up with the pose without getting injured. You must do this twice to alternate between your left and right leg. 

While this also helps with the spine and the abdomen, this asana provides the most benefit to your hips, hamstring, knees, and legs. With these parts of your body strengthened, you'll have more stamina during copulation particularly when you're thrusting. Since it stretches the pelvic muscles, you'll also see improvements in your erection and ejaculation. To prevent accidents, avoid doing this if you have any back or knee injury and if you have just eaten since your stomach area will be compressed. 

 

Setu Bandhasana 

Top Yoga Poses to Improve Erectile Function 

 

Setu Bandhasana is used in Vinyasa, a dynamic style of yoga where practitioners flow from one pose to another. However, this asana, like all others, can be done as a standalone or added to a customised yoga session. This pose is also called the bridge pose because the posture the practitioner adopts looks like an arched bridge. The name also literally means bridge pose with "setu" translating to bridge and "bandha" translating to lock. The lock is represented by the hands holding the foot. 

Most of the stimulation is in the neck, back, chest, pelvic floor muscles, and legs. Since it stretches the chest, it may help improve the symptoms of asthma after consistent practice. The same goes for those who have slight neck and back pains. Although, if your aches are due to an injury or physical condition, it's better to avoid this asana or seek the permission of your doctor. Since this stretches the neck, it's believed that this asana may also stimulate the thyroid improving hormonal balance. 

 

Ardha Matsyendrasana 

Top Yoga Poses to Improve Erectile Function 

Most of the stretches when it comes to the back are either forward or backward but for maximum spine elasticity, it's also crucial to stretch it sideways. Ardha Matsyendrasana does exactly that. While this may not be difficult to do when it comes to flexibility, this pose may be considered intermediate as there are more steps here compared to other asanas. So it may take a few sessions to get the hang of it without looking at a guide. It also helps soothe neck aches and in diabetes recovery

Another unique thing about this asana is the name. Usually, asanas would be named based on how the posture is done or its appearance. Ardha Matsyendrasana, however, translates to the Half Lord of the Fish. This is because "ardha" means half, "matsya" means fish, and "eendra" means lord or king. Legend says that a fish named Matsyendrasana was granted a human body by Lord Shiva and became a yogi. This is also a tribute to the founder of hatha yoga named Matsyendranath. 

 

Garudasana

Top Yoga Poses to Improve Erectile Function 

Garudasana is another twisting pose that trains your balance since you must be in a standing position. Garudasana is also called the Eagle Pose because the intertwined hands in front of your face are believed to look like an eagle's beak. The term is also comprised of "garuda" which means eagle and "asana" which means pose. This also requires you to cross your left leg over your right leg while bending your knees. Try to be near a wall in case you need to stabilise yourself. 

Since maintaining balance is essential in the pose as you only stand on one leg, it also exercises the mind by keeping it alert and focused. Some say that this pose also represents confidence since it symbolises being on the wings of the great Garuda. This asana exercises the legs, hips, pelvic regions, and shoulders. Those with injuries or varicose veins in the mentioned areas should avoid this asana. 

 

Uttanasana 

Top Yoga Poses to Improve Erectile Function 

Uttanasana is derived from the Sanskrit words "ut" and "tan," which mean "intense" and "stretch" respectively, combined with the word "asana." Alternatively, Uttanasana is also called the Standing Forward Bend which succinctly explains how to do the pose. This asana, as can be guessed from its etymology, is a deep stretch that improves the flexibility of your spine, helping improve back pain. But it also stimulates your abdominal area which is where your reproductive organs are. 

Since Uttanasana is an intense stretch, it will usually take beginners a while before they can successfully press their belly to their thighs without bending the knees. Remember, what's important with any exercise is that you have the right progression. Otherwise, you are at risk of injury. Other benefits of Uttanasana include stimulating digestion and stretching the pelvic area which may help with increased hip mobility. Those with back injuries, osteoporosis, and blood pressure issues should avoid this asana. 

 

Paschimottanasana 

Top Yoga Poses to Improve Erectile Function 

Paschimottanasana is just like Uttanasana. It's also a forward bend except you're doing it while you're sitting. Though it's referred to as the seated forward bend, "paschim" means west side. Indians associate your entire back with the west while the front is to the east. This asana mimics the setting sun with your front portion slowly going down and the back portion stretching and resting. This may be easier than Uttanasana because you don't have to mind your balance, only your flexibility. 

Speaking of flexibility, as mentioned before, you need to have the right progression. It's completely fine not to have your belly perfectly flat on straight knees. Try to maintain a straight spine; however, don't push yourself too much. While this is also a back exercise, it also trains the hamstrings and improves your digestive system. The stretch on the abdominal and thigh area strengthens the pelvic muscle, promoting both bladder and ejaculatory control, so it's good for those with premature ejaculation as well. 

 

Dhanurasana 

Top Yoga Poses to Improve Erectile Function 

Perhaps the hardest of all the poses here, Dhanurasana is another pose that helps the back and the abdomen except it also stretches many other parts. Think of it as the reverse version of Uttanasana and Paschimottanasana as you are stretching backwards. Another term for this pose is the Bow Pose because it resembles an archer's bow with the way the arms are straight, but the rest of the body looks curved. It's easy to fold your knees and hold them with straight arms, but the challenge of this pose is in lifting your chest and thighs. 

When you first try this pose, you might struggle to form a curve and that's fine. Not only do you need flexibility, but you also need upper body strength and arm strength. But with gradual practice, you will begin to reap the benefits of this pose which include toning your abdominal muscles and promoting good digestion. This will also exercise your pelvic muscles and your groin area which would help with your sexual performance and ejaculation. This may also help fix your posture if you have a hunched back. 

 

Conclusion 

While yoga can be a powerful tool for your ED recovery and overall health, it’s important to remember that medication is still vital. ED is usually due to chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. If you’re suffering from ED and not sure where to start, book an appointment with us. You’ll get a treatment that’s designed just for you, and we’ll guide you in case you need additional medical help. 

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