Yoga for IVF - STIMS / Pre-ovulation

This yoga class for the STIM cycle is designed to help your body flush out excess hormone as well as manage the stress of this time.
This class is one of three in my Yoga for IVF series. Learn more here: www.bettinarae.com/product/fe...
Yoga for IVF series includes:
3 Yoga Classes
Pre-ovulation / STIMS - This class is designed for practice during STIMS and/ or for those waiting for natural ovulation. This class focuses on improving circulation in the body and gently relieving anxiety.
Two week wait - This class is designed to be practiced from day 4 after your transfer until your blood test.
Waiting - This class is designed to be practiced when you’re between rounds, during a period of de-regulation or if you’re waiting for a new cycle to start.
2 Meditations
Yoga Nidra - This meditation will bring you into a deep state of relaxation. Use this meditation whenever you feel overwhelmed and anxious; before, during or after procedures
Gratitude meditation - The meditation is designed to be practiced after the trigger shot and retrieval as this time often creates a great amount of anxiety (although it is also able to be practiced at other times in the cycle as well). Use this meditation to calm your nerves and bring you back to a positive mindset.
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[@lasanaonline]

Was taking hormone injections to freeze my eggs and my nurse was concerned my follicles weren't growing large enough for retrieval. I found your videos as I felt like I needed to do something to improve my blood flow and circulation. The mantra at the end of this video was so kind and reassuring. My retrieval went great. My doctor said I had the eggs of a 20-something year old in my 40s! Thanks so much for creating these videos.

[@BettinaRae]

This is amazing! How exciting. I hope your transfer goes well.

[@susie1770]

I would love to talk to you! I'm 45+ and hoping for a unicorn

[@jackieleferink4424]

Hi Bettina, I found your page at the right time! Just did this session and LOVED it! Thank you for sharing!

[@BettinaRae]

Hi Jackie. You’re welcome! Sending you love and hope for this cycle. 🙏🏻💜✨

[@colleenduffyobrien1158]

Bettina, your practices are so uplifting! Thank you!

[@BettinaRae]

Glad to hear this.

[@janainasouzaqueiroz9412]

This was so sweet, I felt your beautiful energy. Thank you! ❤️

[@BettinaRae]

I’m happy to hear this. 😊💜

[@carolinesandiford403]

Really love this series - thank you!

[@BettinaRae]

Glad to hear it! 😊

[@udie1910]

Thanks very much for this perfect session. I am in day 8 of my stims and this is exactly what I need. You give me much hope and stillness for the days ahead!

[@BettinaRae]

Glad to hear it. Sending you love and hope for this cycle.

[@Fuller4321]

Such a lovely practice. Feeling so positive and calm during and after. Thanks xx

[@BettinaRae]

Glad to hear it! 🙏🏻

[@laurafurnell5377]

Hi Bettina, I’ve just discovered your channel and love a morning session to set me up for the day. I’m on a long protocol and day 12 of injections. I’m finding great comfort from your videos 💕

[@BettinaRae]

Laura Furnell glad to hear that you are enjoying my classes. Sending you love and hope for this cycle. 🙏🏻💜

[@katies3777]

Hi Bettina, I found this video at the right time and will say, your words moved me. I am looking forward to start my IVF journey with your videos.

[@BettinaRae]

I’m happy to hear that. Thank you for practising with me 🙏🏻💜✨

[@moz_autumn]

I am so grateful for this video! Thank you

[@BettinaRae]

You’re welcome

[@mysticrose29]

I just did this (from my living room tv) & it was wonderful! Thank you so much! I had my day 4 monitoring appointment today, & haven't done yoga since I started injections on Friday. This was exactly what I needed! 💜🧘🏻‍♀️🕉

[@BettinaRae]

I'm glad to hear this. You are so welcome!

[@amsiekam]

Thanks so much Bettina!! You are truly God sent!! Love your sessions. Lot of gratitude and appreciation for sharing your wonderful knowledge in fertility yoga with all of us. Sending you love ❤️ Was feeling very stressed with lot of body aches and now feeling so light and happy after doing this session!

[@BettinaRae]

You are so welcome. I'm so glad to hear this helped.

[@sweetsali18]

Thank you so much. This was exactly what I was needing.

[@BettinaRae]

Great to hear this!

[@navdeeptoor8293]

What a great class!! Feeling less anxious more relaxed so glad found this class during my stims

[@BettinaRae]

So glad to hear this. 🙏🏻💜

[@farrita13]

Thanks so much for this Bettina! I did this class everyday during my previous stim period and ended up having 4 healthy embryos (and I'm in my early 40s), which I attribute in part to the calm, peace and movement that your class inspired. I'm now on another round and have started your class again, and feel newly restored and relaxed. Many many thanks. Namaste

[@BettinaRae]

You're welcome! Thanks for practising with me.

[@florarium_uzb112]

This morning is special because of you ❤️. Sending you love from Uzbekistan ☺️

[@BettinaRae]

Thank you for this beautiful comment. 🙏🏻💜

[@nicolenaylor104]

That was phenomenal. Perfect in everyday. Day 4 of stims and feeling very relaxed now :)

[@BettinaRae]

Glad to hear it. Sending you love and hope for a successful round. 🙏🏻💜

[@dr.dayabai4509]

Dear i hope you are pregnant

[@AydaOt]

thanks for this video its really relefed me from the stress im gonna practis all your video while im on my STIM cycle its started yesterday .. many thanks for helping other womens go throw some hard time and emotions.

[@BettinaRae]

Glad to hear this 🙏🏻💜

[@shar0223]

This was a wonderful and calming practice. It really got me connected to my body and feeling positive during this IVF stimulation process. Many thanks for creating this

[@BettinaRae]

You’re welcome. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this. 🙏🏻💜

[@fireice6166]

Feeling calmer and more relaxed after this, thank you. Day 2 of Menopur ❤️🙏

[@BettinaRae]

You’re welcome 🙏🏻💜

[@Irina_M1989]

Thank you very much for this practice!

[@BettinaRae]

You’re so welcome Irina 🙏🏻💜

[@TH-bc1kp]

Thank you so much. I love your videos and find them a real comfort. We,ve had several failed transfers and are in our final round now. I'm hoping the yoga and affirmations I’ve been doing will mean a healthier egg (we only get one). Lets see how its growing at today's appointment. Your videos have calmed my nerves

[@BettinaRae]

I’m so glad to hear this. Sending you love and hope for your next round. 🙏🏻💜

[@sunnymashei1630]

Thank you for this practice 🙏🏼

[@BettinaRae]

You’re welcome Sunny 🙏🏻💜

[@olga3963]

Thank you!

[@BettinaRae]

You’re welcome 🙏🏻💜

[@dianaduran87]

It has always been difficult to finish a yoga session for me. However, this was easy and enjoyable! I feel more calm and relaxed, which is difficult for me to attain. Thank you for sharing your love and peace ❤

[@BettinaRae]

I’m glad to hear you enjoyed this one Diana. Thanks for practising with me 🙏🏻💜

[@pamchirathivat]

Hi! I just wanted to say thank you for your videos! The doctor expected we would get 18 eggs and they were not growing as fast as he wanted. And I began your yoga practice, immediately felt it was loosening up a lot of very tense areas around my hips and thighs (literally felt hot after the practice around that area). It was also nice to be able to do SOME exercise during those last few days. My mom had a private yoga teacher come t the house and that practice really caused me pain and i would undo it with your video after. Anyway, we got 25 eggs! so thank you! I don't know if it is directly the practice's physical effects but definitely your practice helped me mentally a lot.

[@BettinaRae]

Oh this is incredible to hear. Thank you for sharing with me. Sending you love and hope for the rest of the process 🙏🏻💜

[@allysegraben2196]

Thank you so much, beautiful.

[@BettinaRae]

You’re very welcome Allyse 🙏🏻💜

[@allysegraben2196]

Thank you✨✨✨✨

[@BettinaRae]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@lenared6182]

Hallo Βettina, thank you for the video! I am 33 I have a kid and for 2 years my ovaries can't grow enough and I cannot ovulate, however all my tests are good. My periods come earlier as expexted and I have to take progesterone. Doc said to do ivf in 2 months cause my man has also big problem. Do you have a video for maximizing success in first ivf? You do great job here!

[@BettinaRae]

Hi Lena. This class is one in a series especially designed for IVF. This is how I recommend preparing for your first cycle. www.bettinarae.com/product/fertility-yoga-for-ivf/ Best of luck and please keep in touch. 🙏🏻💜

[@marisolmarti2777]

Hello Bettin, I suffer endometriosis and I failed two FIV. I am 39 years old. Any specific yoga poses do you reccomend? Thank you.

[@BettinaRae]

I would start with my series for your natural cycle until you are ready to another round of IVF, then practice that series.

[@marisolmarti2777]

Bettina Rae thank you very much!

[@eliwall8756]

Hello! My pharmacist and IVF nurse shared that it is generally not recommended to bend over during the stimulation phase of IVF, or do any movement where the pelvis isn't in a completely stabilized position due to risk of ovarian torsion. I asked about yoga and was told it was not recommended. I would love to be able to exercise though. Is this safe?

[@BettinaRae]

I am not a doctor and you should always listen to them first. However this is my opinion. Ovarian torsion is a risk but a very rare one that seems to be a higher possibility when going through ivf because of the extra hormones. I agree you should stay away from high intensity exercise but more so because you want to let your body have the energy for conception and not create extra stress on the body. IVF is enough! We never compress the belly or do compressed twists in any fertility yoga after ovulation, and my IVF classes are extra gentle to account for potential bloating. I don’t agree that you can’t bend over. How do you live? We do forward fold but always slowly and gently, which is highly unlikely to cause torsion.

[@shazp8143]

Hello. I am currently on IVF stims and all was going well with the follicles growing until yesterday they think it maybe a cyst. I am still on the stims till tomorrow. Can I do this yoga? Thanks

[@BettinaRae]

Yes you can.

[@simkaur8488]

Is there a video for between egg collection and embryo transfer Is there a video for when I am taking down regulation injections Thank you

[@BettinaRae]

Not currently on KZbin. I have these classes in my membership or available as a IVF series purchase. You can practice any of my two week wait classes between egg collection and transfer though.

[@VesnaTrajkovska-rj5ck]

I am just starting my 4th round of ivf and want to try doing your recommended poses. I haven't done any yoga in a while, but I am averagely physically active and flexible. Is it ok to start doing yoga now ?

[@BettinaRae]

Yes you sure can. Fertility yoga is super gentle so you won’t be stressing your body by adding it into your routine. Start with my IVF specific classes. Good luck! 💜🙏🏻

[@VesnaTrajkovska-rj5ck]

@@BettinaRae thank you for your quick reply. 💕

[@ktjo08]

Thank you for this video. I have been practicing with this video for a few days a week while on stims. I trigger tonight and would like to do your gratitude meditation mentioned above, but I can’t find the video. Could you possible send me a link? Thank you!

[@BettinaRae]

Hi Katie. Glad you’re enjoying this class. This video is a part of my IVF series (you can find the link in the description box). Sending you love and hope for this cycle 🙏🏻💜🤞🏻

[@ratichakraborty5464]

Hi My egg retrieval is in March. Can I start this yoga now or only when I will take injection/stim?

[@BettinaRae]

You can practise this now yes.I have other classes for the different stages of you cycle as well.

[@evanescence4473]

Thanks for this. I’m on my 2nd day of IVF injection. What time is the best time to do this? If you don’t mind. Thanks

[@BettinaRae]

This one is for the lead up to ovulation (or trigger). Any time of day that suits you is best 😊

[@evanescence4473]

Thank you so much!

[@smrithigowda5986]

Hello mam, dis is Smrithi (25yrs) . I underwent IVF cycles for 5 embryo transfer (2 fresh and 3 frozen).. I got positive for 3 cycles but within a few days my HCG level got dropped and started to spot.. initially the doctor said no issues with me and the egg quality.. but in the last cycle the doctor has observed contraction and expansion in the endometrial lining... So please do suggest which yoga helps me for the above issue.. thanking you in advance.. loads n loads of xxx

[@BettinaRae]

There are no specific classes but I will create one for you.

[@smrithigowda5986]

@@BettinaRae tq u mam, waiting for it n Lotz of love towards it..

[@Tiakhurana2023]

Hii.. Kindly guide me some yoga poses after egg retrieval stage.I want to prepare my body for embryo transfer..

[@BettinaRae]

Any of my two week wait classes will be gentle enough after retrieval.

[@Tiakhurana2023]

@@BettinaRae thank you

[@akhimonjury9334]

After egg collection can I continue this exercise? Mem

[@BettinaRae]

I would let your body rest for a few days after collection. If you are going straight into a transfer, give yourself a few days post transfer then move into a two week wait class.

[@akhimonjury9334]

Thanks mem

[@akhimonjury9334]

I’m on my 2nd day of ivf injection. Now I start this exercise mem?

[@BettinaRae]

Yes this one is for you.

[@akhimonjury9334]

@@BettinaRae thanks mem

[@akhimonjury9334]

@@BettinaRae after egg collection can I continue this exercise ?

[@SailyShihorkarVlogs]

Hello , can I do this on start of cycle before pick up , I am right now on injections

[@BettinaRae]

You sure can. Designed for this stage. 😊