Fertility Yoga & Fitness Classes
Serving Chicago and North Shore and now available anytime, anywhere via instant access in our App, Fully Fertile. Learn more HERE.
Yoga Classes to Increase Fertility
Our Signature Series is backed by science & beloved by clients.
The class that started it all! Yoga For Fertility is our fertility-specific, copy-righted six-week journey into the healing powers of yoga – a dynamic series designed to calm the body, clear the mind, and lighten the heart. Yoga For Fertility empowers you at a time when higher intensity movements may be contraindicated and safely supports your goal of becoming pregnant.
Pulling Down the Moon’s Yoga For Fertility was the first program of its kind, created over 20 years ago by Co-Founders Beth Heller and Tami Quinn. Since then, it has rightly received a lot of media attention including an article in the New York Times. Most importantly, this series has been shown to decrease anxiety in fertility patients by 20%. That's a big deal when you're trying to conceive. In fact, our recent in-house survey showed that 75% of Yoga for Fertility participants achieved pregnancy within six months of completing the series!
Now YOU Can Practice Yoga For Fertility Anytime Online
Start today! No need to wait for a specific phase in your cycle.
Yoga For Fertility Instant Access is ready whenever and wherever you are! No confusing schedules or limiting locations. Simply download our Fully Fertile App. Then grab your mat and begin the virtual journey to your happily ever after.
NEW: Fertility-Focused Strength Training
A self-paced series to help you stay fit, safely.
Stay fit while trying to conceive with our new self-paced Strength Training series. This 10-class on-demand series was expertly designed to support reproductive health, balance hormones, and reduce stress. Each workout blends targeted strength training, mindful movement, and fertility-friendly exercises to boost circulation to your reproductive organs, enhance physical resilience, burn calories, and promote overall well-being.
Whether you're preparing for conception naturally or undergoing fertility treatments, our self-paced series offers flexible, effective support from the comfort of home. Each workout is only 20 minutes long so you can stay fit and stay on schedule. Simply download our Fully Fertile App and take control of your fertility journey—one workout at a time.
What to Expect From Our Yoga For Fertility Series
Whether you're practicing virtually or joining us at one of our Chicagoland studios, our Yoga For Fertility instructors will guide you through a series of yoga postures designed to improve fertility by increasing blood flow into the pelvis, releasing stress and anxiety, and balancing the flow of life energy in the body. In addition to the physical practice we explore concepts from yogic philosophy that frame the fertility journey in a way that reveals our personal strengths, reinforces the joy of everyday life, and empowers us to create the family we are meant to have. By joining the series, you also become a member of this wonderful, positive, and healing community and enjoy the energy of all the amazing women who have shared their journey with us. At Pulling Down the Moon we believe that “Community is our Sacred Sauce.”
Data-Driven Success Starts Here
Scientific evidence to support the efficacy of Fertility Yoga.
In one of the most extensive controlled yoga investigations conducted, Fertility Centers of Illinois and Pulling Down the Moon joined forces to explore the impact of yoga practice on anxiety among fertility patients. Utilizing the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) – a recognized self-report tool for assessing anxiety – the study revealed remarkable findings. Following the six-week yoga program by Pulling Down the Moon, situational anxiety scores dropped by 20% in the yoga group, in contrast to a mere 2% in the control group. Moreover, long-standing anxiety scores reduced by 12% in the yoga group compared to 3% in the control group.
Presented at the October 2015 annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, this study demonstrated that the Yoga for Fertility program not only effectively reduced stress but also achieved substantial outcomes within a brief timeframe. This outcome could potentially be attributed to three key factors: the support and sense of community that mitigate isolation, the activation of relaxation through stimulation of the vagus nerve, and the utilization of pivotal relaxation techniques encompassing breathing and meditation.
Try Our Moon Salute Practice For Free
Enjoy this supportive sequence from anywhere.
Begin your journey with our grounding, introspective practice. Moon Salutes reconnect you to the rhythms of nature and restore balance at a time when you may feel overwhelmed by information or activity.
Data reveals a 20% reduction in anxiety among women who complete our yoga program in just six weeks.
Benefits of Yoga When You’re Trying to Conceive
For women aiming to conceive, yoga exercises offer numerous advantages. It's important to note that while yoga complements medical fertility treatments and
acupuncture, it doesn't substitute for them. The benefits you'll experience encompass:
Reduce Stress & Anxiety
Since the stress and anxiety associated with trying to conceive without success is often close to that of serious medical conditions like cancer. Learning breathwork and relaxation techniques will be a immensely beneficial.
Muscle Relaxation
Engaging in yoga has a transformative impact on the muscles encircling the hips and pelvis. These specific muscle groups play crucial role in fostering the conditions essential for a healthy and successful pregnancy journey.
Hormone Balance
Hormones and stress are closely tied. When you release stress, your hormone levels balance. Regular yoga practice can be part of this picture.
Improve Blood Flow
Yoga improves circulation. This means that it increases blood flow to all of your body’s organs, including those associated with reproduction. Not only that, but the University of Washington indicates yoga increases hemoglobin levels in red blood cells.
Stimulate Reproductive System
Increased blood flow can stimulate the uterus and ovaries. These are the most important parts of the female reproductive system, and supporting their health is critical to conception.
Increase ART Success Rate
Women who are undergoing assisted reproductive processes, such as
IVF, have a higher rate of success when they participate in low-impact yoga classes.
Why Choose Pulling Down the Moon?
In the Chicagoland area? Book your holistic services now!
Located in
River North &
Highland Park, our centers offers a comprehensive approach to women's health, addressing physical, emotional, and mental well-being. With expertise in fertility, pregnancy, PCOS, and more, we provide specialized support for your journey. Whether it's fertility, stress, hormone balance, or other concerns, our nurturing environment and stress reduction techniques create effective care. Dedicated to holistic well-being,
book an appointment with us today, and let our team of experts support you on your path to optimal well-being!
Additional Holistic Fertility Services
Yoga for fertility has proven effective in addressing infertility. Pulling Down the Moon provides additional holistic services to support couples in improving their chances of conceiving. These services can be utilized alongside your fertility yoga sessions.
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