Is yoga safe to practice when I’m going through fertility treatments?
A. There’s no conclusive evidence that says unequivocally that yoga is safe while undergoing fertility treatments. However, Karen did a gentle practice, emphasizing restorative yoga, throughout her IVF treatment. If you are undergoing IVF, we recommend taking it very easy for the few days between egg retrieval and transfer as well as for a few days to a week after the transfer. We think it’s a good idea to take it easy after any medical procedure. We recommend removing strong inversions and not doing an intense physical practice. The restorative poses should be fine, but if something feels too intense, even a gentle restorative pose, be sure to modify it or carefully come out of the pose.
