10 Yoga Asanas And Pranayamas To Improve Concentration

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Zee Media Bureau
Sep 29, 2023

1. Vrksasana (Tree Pose)

Vrksasana is the quintessential yoga posture in which you’re standing on one leg. This asana requires attention and concentration to stand on one leg. It helps imprpove concentratioin.

2. Garudasana (Eagle Pose)

Garudasana requires you to stand on one leg. It twists and binds your entire body, forcing you to concentrate on the present moment thereby improving your concentration.

3. Nadi Shodhan Pranayama

Nadi Shodhan pranayama or alternate Nostril breathing technique clean the vital energy channels, paving the way for better focus. It brings the fleeting mind to a stand-still which is the foundation for solid concentration.

4. Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand Pose)

In Sarvangasana you have to rest the entire body on the shoulder. This posture is extremely effective for the improvement of cognitive function.

5. Bhastrika Pranayama

In Bhastrika pranayama, as we breathe in, the brain is gently compressed and when we exhale it gets relaxed. By increasing your awareness, this breathing technique lets you concentrate better.

6. Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

Padmasana where you sit cross-legged with an erect spine and both feet on the opposite thighs calms your mind, helps with brain functioning, and improves your concentration.

7. Bhramari Pranayama (Bee breathing)

Bhramari pranayama in which you make a bee-like buzzing sound while exhaling relieves negative emotions like anger, frustration, and anxiety and is an effective pranayam for improving memory and concentration.

8. Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

Ardha Chandrasana is a one-legged balance pose that creates openness within the hip joint and brings in concentration of the mind.

9. Halasana (plough pose)

Halasana stretches the back and neck of the body and relaxes the body by reducing fatigue. It improves blood circulation in the nervous system and hence regulates brain function.

10. Kapal Bhati Pranayama

Kapal Bhati pranayama or skull shining breathing technique polishes the forehead area through the cleansing breath. This pranayama has got all ingredients to make you focus better!

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