Yoga And Pranayama

How do Yoga and Pranayama help to increase Brain Power ?

YOGA

A marvellous organ, the brain is capable of incredible things and its well-being is of utmost importance. Unfortunately, several factors contribute to the degeneration of the brain, resulting in mental disorders. Basic yoga strengthens and maintains mental dexterity.

Your brain is like a muscle that needs to be exercised to work properly. Yoga for brain power is the most effective way to increase brain function. Your brain can malfunction as a result of stress and anxiety. The vagus nerve, which controls your body’s mood and stress levels, is regulated by yoga. It differs from other brain-improving workouts in that it encourages healthy breathing patterns, which can help you relax your body while also energizing your intellect. The yoga asanas listed below will help you broaden and declutter your mind. So, try them out and reap the rewards.

Yoga For Brain Power –  10 Effective Poses

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

Vajrasana (Diamond Pose)

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist Pose)

Paschtimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)

Halasana (Plow Pose)

Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)

Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

Viparit Karni (Legs Up The Wall Pose)

Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)

Sirsasana (Headstand) 

PRANAYAMA

Pranayama is a fundamental component of yoga that involves various breathing techniques. Pranayama helps detoxify and purify the body and mind thus improving physical and mental well-being.

In pranayama practice, we intentionally inhale, exhale, and hold our breath in different styles and lengths.

 Here are some essential pranayamas for enhancing brain power:

  1. Nadi Shodhan or Alternate Nostril Breathing
  2. Kapalbhati or Skull Shining Breath
  3. Bhastrika or Bellows Breathing
  4. Sama Vritti or Square Breathing
  5. Dirgha Pranayama or Three-Part Breath
  6. Brahmari Pranayama or Bee Breathing

Pranayama strengthens the connection between body and mind, leading to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It increases oxygen intake, promotes clarity of mind and inner strength.

Remember to sync breath movements with physical postures or asanas for optimal benefits.

For more detailed info on all the above refer to the Blog on Yoga and Pranayama and Brain Power – Yoga & Pranayama And Brain Power – Mpyrean

We recommend the following :

for learning Yoga as teachers and practitioners :  Homepage – SRMD Yoga ;

For teachers – Yoga Teacher Training Courses – Jigyasa Yogshala and  

for practitioners –  Online Yoga Classes | India’s Best Live & Virtual Yoga Sessions | Habuild

Besides that we have Yoga from Art of Living – https://www.artofliving.org ;

Yoga from Isha Foundation of Sadhguruji – Yoga | Isha Foundation | Sadhguru

and many others.

Pranayama is part of Yoga and taught by all the above.

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