ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION and YOGA

In terms of muscular functionality, yoga allows you to comprehensively strengthen whole muscle groups, improve your cardiovascular conditioning and increase blood circulation at the same time. For those with ED, particularly helpful are postures that strengthen the core abs, the lower back and leg muscles while bringing circulation to the groin areas.

One such pose is the "warrior pose". The wide stance helps to open up your hip and pelvic muscles while strengthening your leg muscles. Your core is engaged to keep your spine centered and your arms energetic. Upon release, circulation in the groin area increases as you come into a relaxed standing position.

In the "eagle pose" the position of the legs makes it difficult for blood to circulate in the lower extremities. But by wrapping your limbs aroun each other, you are encouraging the major joints fo the body to produce synovial fluid in the joints to maintain range of motion. Leg muscles are used for balance while your core and your lower back keep your torso lifted and the posture stable. For guys, releasing this posture is a reward in itself.

The goal of the wind removing pose is to create pressure between the thigh and the abdominal area. While aimed at the system of digestion and elimination, it also opens up the pelvic area and engages your core. Increased post-posture circulation in the groin is again a benefit.

Other postures that are helpful are the "sun salutation". chair pose and "cobra pose" which all work on your core and back muscles. Also consider "kegel exercises" - contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor (or that help guys urinate)- which allow you greater control of those muscles to prevent premature ejaculation.

Be aware, do these postures regularly and it can change your ED-ridden life. Assuming you do, you not only address any ED problem you may have, but you also take on a truckload of other benefits without the possible side effects of vitamin V. From a greatly reduced chance of having a heart disease and better ability to keep away stress to a trimmer, more responsive body and more vibrant over-all health, yoga trumps the competition.