We all know about the amazing health benefits of Yoga, but the greatest thing amongst all is that Yoga works on changing our internal make-up.
According to a recent study conducted at the university of elliois at Urbana Champaign, practicing Yoga daily for 20 minutes can improve brain function and actually focus better on the task at hand.
Yoga helped Improve concentration and focus by calming the mind and getting rid of distracting throughs.
Here are 5 easy yet effective Yoga asanas you need to try.
1. Tadasna (Mountain Pose)
Tadasana is like the base or the mother of all asanas, from within the other asanas emerge. It increases the level of oxygen in the spinal cord and frontal part of the brain. It improves concentration and boosts energy.
The word ‘Tada’ is come from the Sanskrit word, which meaning is “MOUNTAIN” and meaning of ‘asana’ is”POSTURE” or ‘SEAL” so this asana is called Tadasana. This is the best exercise of to increase the height too.
2. Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
Vrikshasana gets its name from Sanskrit word ‘Vriksh’ which means a “TREE”. As per its name, in this asana, you have to pose like the steady trunk of a tree Unlike all other asana, Vrikshasana needs you to keep your eyes open so you can maintain balance. When done regularly, it helps in strengthening your spine and leg muscles.
If you suffer from migraine, high or low blood pressure, do not practice this asana. Avoid practicing Vrikshasana if you suffer insomnia. In the beginning, you may find it difficult to place your leg above the knee, so you can place it below the knees but never place it on the knee.
3. Savasana (Corpse Asana)
This is one my favourite asana and I know this is your favourite too.
So, Savasana relieves physical and mental stress that builds during a workout. Whether you’re doing Push-ups, Swimming or cycling, exercises has a profound effect on the body.
To enter in this asana, the body lies face-up on the ground, with legs comfortably spread and arms relaxed alongside the body, palms facing up. The breath should be natural, and it is important that the body is neutral position in which life force energy can flow freely. When we finally lie down in Savasana our vessels continue to feed our muscles with fresh oxygeneted blood, the heart and breathing begins to slow-down leaving us with this peaceful sensation of having done something wonderful for our bodies
4. Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
Padmasana is as beautiful a rendition of our body as the name implies. Its physical aesthetics are well substantiated by its many benefits to the human body and the human mind. Practicing this posture accurately with the right breath wil prove immensely beneficial to the practitioner. It is a simple asana that must find its space in every practitioner’s routine.
The word Padmasana is a Sanskrit word which means “Lotus flower” so it’s also known as “Lotus Pose”. It is so called because of the lotus like formation which made by our legs during this asana. It is Yogic exercise in which one crosses the legs while maintaining a straight posture. It is a important position for meditation.
5. Bhramari pranayama (Bumblebee Breath)
Bhramari pranayama asana is calming breath practice that can be performed anywhere. Bhramari is derived from Sanskrit term for “BEE”.
This breath practice is named after a type of black Indian bee due to bee-like buzzing sound produced during the exhale. Bhramari breath practice can relieve stress agitation, and anger. It can also help to calm the body and mind before sleep.
If you have hard time meditating or are new to the practice of meditation, Bhramari breath can also be a helpful tool. While practicing this you close your eyes , block your eyes and make an audible humming sound. This can help to block out external distractions and humming can give you something to focus on while also helping to quiet any internal thoughts or mind chatter.