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12 Yoga Asanas For Your Brain

Yoga for brain disorders, Udgeeth Pranayama, दिमाग की हर तकलीफ दूर करेगा उद्गीथ प्राणायाम | Boldsky

Poses in yoga are referred to as ‘asanas’. These particular positions or asanas help in improving the blood circulation to various parts of the body. It prevents various types of illness from affecting the human body.

One of the most important facts about yoga is meditation and controlled breathing; this will help in better functioning of the brain. Studies have shown that 20 minutes of yoga a day will improve your speed and accuracy of working memory.

There are various yoga asanas for brain that need to be practised on a daily basis to achieve this level of accuracy. Yoga benefits on brain are immense. Some of the asanas will help in proper functioning of the brain.

The following are a few yoga asanas for brain that need to be done on a daily basis. Yoga benefits on brain will help relax the mind and body to perform better.

Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)

Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)

This yoga asana for brain requires you to stand straight. Then bend and place your hands outside your feet, keep your back and knee straight.

Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

To ensure yoga benefits brain, stand straight and bend your right leg so that it is placed on the left thigh with its toes downwards. Raise your hands above your head in the prayer position.

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Stand with your feet apart, knees kept straight and raise your arm parallel to the ground. Your right leg and spine should be parallel with the floor.

Revolved Triangular Pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana)

Revolved Triangular Pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana)

This is a reverse triangular pose. Rest your left hand on the block of the floor. Lift your right arm vertically and look towards your thumb.

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Shvanasana)

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Shvanasana)

This is a yoga asana for better functioning of the brain. For this, you need to start on all fours, lift your knees off the ground and press your chest towards your legs.

Camel Pose (Ustrasana)

Camel Pose (Ustrasana)

Kneel with your legs apart, top of feet flat on the floor, your thighs, back and neck should form a straight line perpendicular to the floor. This pose in yoga benefits brain.

Hare Pose (Shashankasana)

Hare Pose (Shashankasana)

Start with sitting on your heels. Back and neck straight. Bend your body over the thighs so that the forehead will touch the mat. This is one of the yoga asanas for brain.

Salute to the Sun (Suryanamaskar)

Salute to the Sun (Suryanamaskar)

Surynamaska is the most well-known and accepted yoga asana for improving brain power. Practice suryanamaska to improve brain function.

Seated forward bend (Paschimottanasana)

Seated forward bend (Paschimottanasana)

To do the paschimottanasana, sit with legs spread straight and hands placed beside the body. Bend your body forward. Lengthen your tailbone and stretch your hands forward towards your toes.

Plow pose (Halasana)

Plow pose (Halasana)

This may be difficult for beginners, but if practised regularly, this will assist in proper brain functioning. Lift your leg after lying on floor and bring your legs downwards over your head to the ground.

Thunderbolt pose (Vajrasana)

Thunderbolt pose (Vajrasana)

This is one of the most effective yoga asanas for brain functioning. Kneel down on the floor with knees, big toes and ankles parallel. Place your palms on the knees and look in front direction.

Lotus Pose (Padmasana)

Lotus Pose (Padmasana)

Place each foot above the opposing thigh. Hands on the knees with palms up, thumb and forefinger together. Close your eyes and focus on breathing.


Story first published: Tuesday, July 22, 2014, 18:40 [IST]
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