The healing powers of traditional yoga, Oriental medicine, nutrition, and other mind/body techniques are accessible with this do-it-yourself manual for women who are struggling with infertility or just looking to improve their odds of conception. Natural methods based on Integrative Care for Fertility™ use a holistic approach to demonstrate how a home-based holistic fertility program can improve mind, body, and spirit, and in turn, maximize chances for conceiving. Photographs are provided to illustrate the proper yoga postures, and interspersed stories from yoga practitioners and experts present real-life struggles of infertility patients and victories that will inspire all women who are trying for a healthy pregnancy and birth. With more than 30 pages of new information, this updated edition also includes a study guide.
Foreword: Pulling Down the Moon and its Philosophy
Introduction: Demystifying Holistic Fertility
Part One:
The First Phase: Do the practice, all is coming
1. Week One: Yoga for Fertility
2. Week Two: Fully Fertile Eating
3. Week Three: Points to Ponder: Acupuncture for Fertility
4. Week Four: Bedroom Secrets: Sleep and Sex
Part Two - Second Phase: Strengthening the Letting Go Muscle
5. Week Five: The Fertile Mindset
6. Week Six: Decisions You May Face Along the Way
7. Week Seven: Inviting Your Demons in for Tea
8. Week Eight: Breaking up with Your Infertile Self
Part Three: Third Phase: Living in the Fertile Garden of God: Esoteric Tools
9. Week Nine: The Fertility Circus
10. Week Ten : Why Me?
11. Week Eleven: Beyond Conventional Therapy
12. Week Twelve: Namaste, Blessings On the Journey
Part Four The Rituals, Creating a Sacred Space, and Clearing Out the Cobwebs
Tami Quinn and Beth Heller are yoga instructors and the cofounders of Pulling Down the Moon, a revolutionary holistic fertility center. They are both members of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Beth Heller has a degree in nutrition and dietetics and is a former researcher for the Women’s Walking Program. Jeanie Lee Bussell has a master’s degree in Oriental medicine and is a fertility acupuncturist whose work with fertility and women's health has been featured on both Fox and CBS news. Brian R. Kaplan, MD, is a reproductive endocrinologist and has published and presented numerous articles on assisted reproductive technology. He is continually honored as one of Chicago's top doctors. They all live in Chicago.
"Armed with this book, women can learn to relax, minimize stress, and hopefully boost their fertility in the process." Beth Weinhouse, Conceive Magazine
"The photographs and personal stories from women trying to conceive make the book accessible and easy to follow even for those who are not familiar with yoga." Library Journal
