Expert Suggests Three Easy Super Power Yoga To Boost Children’s Brain Health

The brain is our learning centre and is the seat of all our habits, thoughts, and memories. In order to bring about any kind of transformation in life, it is the brain that we must target first. As an adult, we do realise that from our childhood until today, the major change we have witnessed is the development of brain and thought process. We want children to grow better and have wholesome brain development. For this yoga is important as it works on both the physical body as well the mind. Hz spoke to yoga guru Akshar from Akshar Yoga to enlighten us about the importance of brain yoga and to find out some of the best yoga asanas for children’s brainpower. 

“Focus to improve blood flow, by balancing the two sides of the brain, it aims to optimise the brain’s capacity. With the help of yoga, we all have the potential to become super containers of knowledge and energy. The special techniques of super brain power yoga it can turn out to be very beneficial for children. By inculcating these practices of asanas, pranayama, and meditation early on, you are boosting the physical and mental development of children. Superbrain power yoga consists of acupressure and breathing techniques that energise and balance both hemispheres of the brain,” told the yoga guru. To reap the benefits of super brain power yoga, Akshar suggested following this particular sequence of these three special yogic practices. 

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Siddho Hum Kriya

This yogic practice comprises of five brief steps that have to be done facing the east direction of the house. This asana will also de-stress and relax your mind. Siddho Hum Kriya is ideal to perform during sunrise. Hold each step for about a minute. 

Samasthithi 

While performing the first asana repeat in your mind “I am part of this existence, and I exist eternally in the past, present and the future,” recommended yoga guru, Akshar. Sit and softly inhale, exhale naturally. 

Pranam  

Bow down to the universe for all your blessings. Stand straight with eyes closed, joining your palms in front of your chest. Gently bow down. Inhale as you join your palms and gradually exhale as you bow down. 

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Pukar Stithi 

It is a prayer for asking the universe for energy, and knowledge. Stand straight with eyes closed, stretching your arms up straight and spreading them at a 45-degree angle. Turn your palms inward. Inhale as you raise your arms up and continue natural breathing of inhaling and exhaling. 

Prapti Stithi 

Stand straight with eyes closed. Stretch your arms out forward in front of your chest, turning your palms upward in the shape of a cup or a container inhale and exhale naturally, this is also likely to improve your body posture. 

Kritagyata 

Offering your gratitude for what you received. Stand straight with eyes closed. Place your palms on your heart. Then, inhale as you raise your arms up and continue the natural breathing of inhaling and exhaling. 

“Silent meditation in self-observation of the experience, offering gratitude for what you have received is vital. So, sit in Sukhasan holding Siddha Mudra, relax your body, continue natural breathing of inhaling and exhale,” said Akshar. 

Ganesh Namaskar

• To perform this yoga stand tall and straight with your arms by your side, lift your right arm, and hold your left earlobe. Your right arm should be over your left arm. 
• Lift your left arm and hold your right earlobe with your thumb and index finger. Your thumb should be in front. Exhale deeply and squat down slowly to a sitting position. Stay in this position for 2-3 seconds. 
• Now, gently inhale as you rise again. This completes one cycle. You may repeat this for 11 counts X 3 times. It can be performed thrice a day- morning, noon, and night. 

Brahmari Pranayama

• To start this yogic practice sit in any comfortable pose. Straighten your back and close your eyes. Place your thumbs on the external flap of your ear. Place your index finger on your forehead and remember your middle finger should be placed on the Medial Canthus (corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.) and ring finger on the corner of your nostril.  
• Now, inhale and fill your lungs with air. Exhale slowly making a buzzing sound like that of a bee. Close your mouth and feel the vibration of the sound disseminating throughout your body. Begin by practicing this breathing technique for 2-3 minutes a day and gradually increase it.

“Superbrain power yoga activates acupuncture points on the earlobe that stimulate your gray matter and distributes energy levels. It synchronises the brain waves between the different parts of the brain inducing relaxation and calmness. These practices guarantee an increase in the practitioner’s intelligence and creativity as it stimulates thinking capacity, and mental energy. You can initially allot a testing time of (minimum) 3 months to these practices, and note the difference in your child after this period. Superbrain power yoga builds on focus, concentration, and memory improving your child’s behaviour and academic performance at school,” concluded yoga guru, Akshar. 

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