What Is the Fertility Hand Mudra
(and the Best Yoga Poses for Fertility)?
Yoga approaches fertility gently—by supporting the nervous system, increasing circulation to the pelvic bowl, and helping the body feel safe, open, and receptive. Two powerful tools within this practice are hand mudras (energetic seals) and restorative yoga poses.
The Fertility Hand Mudra (Yoni Mudra)
Yoni Mudra is the most commonly associated fertility hand mudra.
Yoni means womb or sacred space of creation.
How to practice Yoni Mudra:
Bring your hands together in front of your lower belly.
Touch your thumbs together.
Touch your index fingers together, forming a downward-pointing triangle.
Rest the remaining fingers gently inward or folded.
Place the hands at your lower abdomen or womb space.
Benefits:
Directs awareness and energy to the womb
Encourages receptivity and grounding
Calms the nervous system
Supports hormonal balance on an energetic level
When to use it:
During meditation, while lying down, during breathwork, or at the end of a yoga practice. Even 3–5 minutes can be powerful.
✨ Affirmation to pair with Yoni Mudra:
“I trust my body. I trust my timing. I am open to life.”
Another Supportive Mudra: Prana Mudra
Often called the Mudra of Vital Life Force, Prana Mudra supports overall vitality—which is essential for fertility.
How to practice:
Touch the tips of the thumb, ring finger, and pinky together.
Keep index and middle fingers extended.
Benefits:
Boosts energy and vitality
Supports reproductive life force (prana)
Balances the root and sacral chakras
Yoga Poses for Fertility (Gentle + Restorative)
These poses are less about intensity and more about softening, opening, and circulation.
1. Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle)
Opens hips and inner thighs
Encourages blood flow to pelvic organs
Deeply calming for the nervous system
👉 Support with bolsters or pillows for best results
2. Malasana (Yogi Squat)
Strengthens and opens the pelvic floor
Encourages healthy downward flow and circulation
Very grounding and womb-centered
3. Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall)
Reduces stress hormones
Supports hormonal balance
Soothes anxiety and fatigue
4. Balasana (Child’s Pose)
Gentle compression to the womb space
Encourages emotional release
Excellent for rest days or the luteal phase
5. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Supported Bridge)
Stimulates reproductive organs
Supports thyroid and hormonal health
Restorative when done with a block or bolster
A Gentle Fertility Ritual (5–10 Minutes)
Lie in Supta Baddha Konasana
Place hands in Yoni Mudra over the womb
Breathe slowly into the lower belly
Repeat silently:
“My body is wise. I trust its rhythm.”
This practice isn’t about forcing conception—it’s about creating the conditions where life feels welcome.
Softness is powerful.
Receptivity is powerful.
Your body knows the way. 🌱