One sign of good health is a calm and steady mind. If you have any illness, you will have trouble focusing your thoughts. Yoga is a viable option for those wanting to improve their focus and thinking power. It helps to strengthen the bond between the mind and the body. Here is a look at some yoga asanas that help.

 

Bhramari Pranayama – Bee Breathing

It is difficult to concentrate when too many people are around or we have too many thoughts. In this instance, Bee Breathing helps you to isolate the mind and give you the concentration you need. It eliminates stress and blocks negative emotions.

Put your index finger on the cartilage between your cheek and ear. Make a loud humming sound as you exhale. Inhale and repeat this 3-5 times.

 

Paschimottanasana – Seated Forward Bend

This is an ideal exercise for those who have desk bound jobs. Since you do not have much activity, you will not be able to quickly move into any brisk activity. This Seated Forward Bend is a good exercise to stimulate the brain and get the blood flowing. It relieves the mind of stress and makes it calm.

 

Start from a seated position on the floor. Stretch your legs out in front of you. Bend forward and grab hold of your toes with your hands. Put your head between your legs. This will stretch your spine. Breathe in as you lean forward from the hip. After you complete the stretch, exhale. Come back to a sitting position.

 

Nadisuddhi Pranayama – Channel Cleaning Breathing method

Good deep breathing is necessary for good health. Oxygen cleans the insides and helps improve the working of the organs. When you slow your breathing, your heart rate will slow down. This will reduce the anxiety and stress in your body.

 

You can do this sitting or standing up. Keep your right nostril closed with your thumb and breathe in through your left one. Then, hold both nostrils closed for a couple of seconds. Leave your right nostril open and keep your left one closed as you breathe out.

 

Regular practice of yoga is needed to keep your body and mind in tune. Use any or all of the above-mentioned exercises to get the best benefit.