In this episode, I chat with Kerry Hinds, a fertility yoga expert and founder of Fertile Body Yoga. We explore how yoga and Ayurveda can positively impact fertility. Kerry shares her personal journey through IVF, pregnancy loss, and her eventual natural pregnancies, highlighting how a shift from high-energy to restorative yoga and later discovering Ayurveda helped her. The episode delves into the principles of Ayurvedic doshas and how balancing these elements through diet, lifestyle, and yoga can support fertility. Kerry offers practical tips such as eating warm, cooked foods, reducing toxins, and prioritizing sleep. The episode also features details about Kerry's upcoming fertility retreat, her podcast, 'Fringe Fertility,' and offers listeners free resources like a dosha quiz and a fertility yoga class.
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The Fusion of Ayurveda and Yoga in Fertility
Kerry, a seasoned yoga instructor of 20 years, discusses her personal journey with infertility, which has been deeply informed by her experiences with pregnancy loss and IVF treatments. In her story, yoga evolved from a robust, active practice into a more restorative, nurturing experience, which she credits with supporting her through her fertility challenges.
Ayurveda, the "wisdom of life," enhances this journey by addressing the root causes of dis-ease in the body. Kerry explains that Ayurveda isn't shrouded in mystery—it is a system that embraces the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life to foster holistic wellness. As one of the oldest continually practiced medical systems, Ayurveda seamlessly integrates diet, lifestyle, and natural rhythms to bolster fertility.
Understanding the Doshas
Kerry elaborates on the concept of doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—each representing a combination of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether. Understanding one's dosha is pivotal for adapting diet and lifestyle practices that align with individual needs, which can support fertility. For example, many experience an imbalance in Vata, characterized by stress and an overactive, chaotic mind, which Ayurveda helps to ground through mindful practices.
Practical Tips from Ayurveda
Kerry shares simple yet effective Ayurvedic practices that can positively influence fertility:
1. Warm Cooked Foods: Emphasizing the importance of consuming warm, cooked meals, which aid digestion and nourish the body.
Toxin Elimination: Reducing exposure to environmental toxins found in everyday products to alleviate bodily stress and hormonal disruption.
2.Toxin Elimination: Reducing exposure to environmental toxins found in everyday products to alleviate bodily stress and hormonal disruption.
3.Prioritizing Sleep: Advocating for a sleep routine aligned with natural rhythms, ideally sleeping between 10 PM and 2 AM to facilitate liver detoxification and deep sleep.
Nourish Your Fertility Journey:
Ayurveda and yoga provide powerful tools to support mental, emotional, and physical wellness on the path to motherhood. Kerry invites listeners to explore these practices through her resources, including a fertility dosha quiz and a complimentary yoga class, available on her website.
Her upcoming fertility retreat in New Hampshire promises to weave these holistic practices into a rejuvenating experience filled with yoga, Ayurveda, and supportive sessions from skilled practitioners, offering a sanctuary for women seeking fertility guidance.
Listen and Connect
For more insights, consider listening to the full podcast episode. Connect with Kerry through her website, http://www.fertilebodyyoga.com , or on Instagram @fertilebodyyoga. Additional resources and retreat details are available in the show notes.
Connect with Kerry:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilebodyyoga/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8NbGTTi8Hkdhu23Rictveg/featured
Website: https://fertilebodyyoga.com/
On Fertile Ground Retreat: https://www.justine-cohen.com/onfertileground
Freebies:
Fertility Type Dosha Quiz: https://fertilebodyyoga.kit.com/dosha-quiz
Free Fertility Yoga Class: https://fertilebodyyoga.kit.com/26112c51ff
00:00 Welcome to Rising Into Mindful Motherhood
00:53 Introducing Kerry Hinds and Fertile Body Yoga
01:51 Kerry's Personal Fertility Journey
06:07 The Role of Yoga and Ayurveda in Fertility
08:29 Understanding Ayurveda and Doshas
23:52 Practical Ayurvedic Tips for Fertility
30:46 Free Resources and Upcoming Fertility Retreat
36:31 Conclusion and Special Offer
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Dr. Katie Wood is a pharmacist and integrative fertility consultant certified in Integrative Nutrition, Fertile Foundations and Womb Embodiment with over a decade of experience. She helps couples to restore their fertility so they can finally *get and stay* pregnant.
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