Dec 1, 2023, 04:22 PM IST

Yoga poses to improve concentration

Khushi Patel

With your hands resting on your knees or thighs and your legs crossed, take a comfortable seat on the floor with your spine straight. To relax, pay attention to your breathing and take deep breaths in and out

Sukhasana

Bend forward, place your feet hip-width apart, and grasp your big toes with your fingers. This pose increases blood flow to the brain, which helps to quiet the mind and improve concentrate

Padangusthasana

With the corresponding hand, hold your foot or ankle behind you while standing on one leg and bending the other. Reach forward with the other arm. To stay stable in this balancing stance, one must focus and pay attention

Natarajasana

Focus and concentration are needed to achieve this balancing stance. With your arms crossed at the elbows and your palms facing each other, take a tall stance and cross one knee over the other. After a few breaths of holding and balancing, switch sides

Garudasana

Assume the position of a chair by bending your knees and lowering your hips while standing with your feet together. Keep your arms extended aloft or in front of you. By using the mind to keep balance, this position strengthens the legs and enhances focus

Utkatasana

Position yourself on the floor, legs out in front of you, back straight, and hands resting next to your hips. Make an effort to sit up straight, use your core, and maintain a straight spine

Dandasana

A stance for arm balance that calls for focus and attention. Bend your elbows, squat down, place your hands on the floor in front of you, raise your feet off the ground, and balance on your hands. If you are unfamiliar with arm balances, begin by practicing the preceding stages

Bakasana

When you sit with one leg crossed over the other, bend your knee to the outside and rotate your torso. This sitting twist promotes mental clarity and refreshes the mind

Ardha Matsyendrasana

With your arms by your sides and your palms facing up, lie flat on your back. Shut your eyes and let go of all tension. After a practice, Shavasana is a deeply relaxing pose that helps with mental clarity and focus by allowing the mind to settle

Shavasana