Concentration Issues? Here's how yoga can help you with it

When was the last time you concentrated solely on something? Maybe a few weeks ago or a couple of months ago, right? Most of us constantly think about something or the other while working on a particular thing, and this constant thinking doesn't let us concentrate on thing at a time. And if you are looking for a solution to this problem, then the solution is yoga. Yoga can help you with concentration. 

Practising yoga daily calms your mind and keeps distracting thoughts away. Yoga reduces the fluctuations of your mind, and it flushes out the emotional clutter in your head and helps you concentrate better. If you have already been practising yoga for a while, then add these asanas to your routine, and do it daily. You will notice the difference within a few days. 

Tadasana (Mountain Pose):

This yoga pose can be practised anytime during the day. It improves your posture and strengthens your legs. It also improves your breathing, relieves tension and pain in your body. Being a basic level of asana, it can be performed by anyone. But make sure to do this asana with an empty stomach, or there should be a gap of two to three hours from your last meal. Hold the pose for 10-20 seconds.

Vrikshasana (Tree Pose):

This pose improves balance and stability in your legs. It also calms your nervous system and treats numbness. It also increases your stamina, which helps you to work better. Unlike many other asanas, Vrikshasana doesn’t require you to close your eyes while practising it. Keep your eyes open during the pose to maintain balance. Practice Vrikshasana early in the morning on an empty stomach and hold it for at least a minute. 

Natarajasana (Dancer Pose):

This one is a challenging pose and not everyone can get it right at first. This pose helps you combat depression, and also helps with stress management. It also improves blood circulation and improves digestion and metabolism. 

Ustrasana (Camel Pose):

 

Ustrasana stretches your back and shoulders. It also improves respiration, digestion, and excretion. It further activates your nerves and reduces fat in the body. This asana can be again be performed by anyone, should be preferably done in the morning on an empty stomach.

 

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend):

This is one of the most important asanas for concentration. It's a stress reliever and reduces anger and irritability too. It activates your spinal nerves and energizes your body. The pose increases your appetite and reduces obesity. Anyone can perform this asana, and it should again be done on an empty stomach in the morning. 

Try these asanas and do let us know which one worked for you in the comment section below.