How Yoga Helps To Improve Concentration And Focus

Yoga the ancient art derived from the Sanskrit term “yuj” means ‘union’ or ‘merge’.Yogic science teaches us to get relaxed physically and mentally.Mental and physical health is equally important .Both should be equally maintained. Yoga is the science which teaches us about mental health equally proportional to physical health. A calm mind will be able to concentrate or focus much better. So concentration is very important in our day today life.

According to the Pathanjali yoga sutras concentration , dhyana defines as

“tatra pratyaya-ikatānatā dhyānam”

The meaning of the above sloga is uninterrupted flow (of the mind) towards the object  is contemplation. Dhyana is the continuous flow of cognition toward that object. Concentration is important while doing any sort of work. For students concentration is important for learning. To do our daliy work concentration is important. When concentration improves our self esteem and confidence will improve.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increasingly affects our population as cell phones, TVs, tablets, laptops, and social media absorb our attention and distract us from being fully present in our day-to-day lives. Mostly ADHD is affecting with the growing children . It’s important check it priorly and start proper care and treatment for the children with ADHD. Another important disorder is dyslexia which is the learning disorder, difficulty in learning. Through meditation and yogic techniques pranayama we can improve the concentration and memory power.

Asanas the steady and comfortable postures for improving concentration

Vrikshasana

Benefits of vrikshasana

• Improves concentration
• Improves memory power
• Improves flexibility
• Promotes balance

Tadasana

Benefits of tadasana

• Improves balance
• Improves concentration
• Improves blood circulation
• Facilitates stretch to back

Garudasana

Benefits of Garudasana

• Improves balance
• Promotes focus
• Improves self confidence

Natrajasna

Benefits of Natrajasna

• Improves flexibility
• Improves concentration
• Improves body metabolism

Parvatasan

Benefits of Parvatasan

• Improves memory power
• Relaxes mind and body
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Improves blood circulation

Things to note while yoga session

• Consume food before or after 2 hrs
• Keep a bottle filled with water aside to keep yourself hydrated
• Drink water sip by sip
• Do the yoga session in a ventilated space
• Do the asanas under expert guidance.

Reference

Pathanjali yoga sutras

Asana mudra banda pranayama book