Fertility Yoga Journey: From IVF, Anxiety, and Disconnection to Natural Conception

Anita came to me after a long and difficult journey toward motherhood. She already had a baby girl conceived through IVF, and the entire process had been physically and emotionally very demanding for her. She shared that she was also struggling with anxiety, and although she had tried yoga before, it never felt supportive for her. In fact, it often left her feeling more tense and disconnected. She told me she would give yoga one final chance. Also she wanted to have more than one child, but possible not with IVF.

We began each session with a 15-minute check-in conversation, where we explored her physical and emotional state on that particular day. This became an essential part of our work together, allowing us to adapt the practice to her needs in the moment. I also asked her to begin tracking her menstrual cycle, as I strongly believe in supporting women in practicing yoga in alignment with their natural rhythm.

We met once a week, and she also received home practices to support continuity between sessions. Our focus was on gradually helping her reconnect with her body and become more aware of its signals, starting from observation and awareness before moving deeper inward. The asana practice was built step by step, in a gentle and structured way, with a strong emphasis on relaxation and nervous system regulation.

There were sessions where we practiced only Yoga Nidra, allowing her to enter a deep state of rest, release, and restoration.

Over time, Anita slowly began to open up - both to herself and to the possibility of another child. After four months of consistent practice, she conceived naturally. Her pregnancy progressed well, and she later chose to give birth at home, as her previous hospital birth had been a traumatic experience for her.

This work was never about forcing an "outcome". It was about creating safety in the body, reducing stress, supporting emotional regulation, and rebuilding trust in herself.

Yoga, when approached gently and individually, can support women more not only physically, but also emotionally- especially in complex journeys.

Note: Every person’s body and journey is unique. The experience shared in this story reflects one individual’s path and cannot be considered a guaranteed outcome. Yoga and mind-body practices may support wellbeing and emotional balance, but results will vary from person to person.