Cobra pose can help calm the mind and reduce ADHD symptoms
ADHD refers to Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. This disorder causes a loss of focus and attention. It may also increase one's energy levels and might make one restless. ADHD can hinder one's abilities to perform daily functions and might affect productivity at work and interpersonal relationships.
There are various medications, dietary suggestions, and lifestyle changes that have been proven to help. Besides these alterations, exercising has also been proven to improve one's symptoms of ADHD. Yoga is one of the most effective workout regimes when it comes to mental disorders.
Yoga promotes mindfulness, increases focus, and helps calm the mind, among many other benefits. Yoga has been proven helpful in improving ADHD symptoms. In this article, we discuss some easy-to-perform yoga asanas that can improve ADHD symptoms.
4 Yoga asanas that reduce ADHD symptoms:
1. Cobra pose (modified) aka Bhujangasana
- Lie on the ground facing the floor
- Now, place your hands forward and live your upper body
- At this point, the body parts touching the ground should be your lower body and palms
- You are encouraged to look toward the sky
- Stretch this position for 10-20 seconds and repeat 4-5 times
2. Cat-cow pose aka Bitilasana Marjaryasana
- Get on your knees and hands (How you would imitate a four-legged animal)
- Lift your back upwards, forming a mountain-like structure
- While you do that, make sure you push your face inwards, looking at your own torso
- Now, push your back inwards, forming a 'U' position with your back
- While you do that, look towards the ceiling
- Repeat mountain motion with face inwards and then ‘U' structure with face upwards for a minute
- Do not speed up, In fact, you are advised to switch positions slowly and gradually
3. Downward-facing dog aka Adho Mukha Shvanasana
- Lay flat on the ground facing the floor
- Slowly lift your torso and form a mountain-like structure with your body
- Your palms need to be farther apart and reaching outwards (in comparison to your shoulders)
- On the other hand, your feet need to be placed next to each other
- At this point, the only body parts touching the ground should be your palms and feet
- Your face needs to be facing inwards and downwards, at the same angle as the arms
- Your body must form a triangle (your hands, hips, and feet being the corners)
- Hold this position for a few seconds and repeat 10 times at least
4. Tree pose aka Vrikshasana
- Stand straight
- Raise your arms the hold them straight towards the ceiling
- Now lift either one of your legs and place your feet on the other thigh
- You can rest your right foot on the left knee on the side or anywhere from that to the thigh
- Ideally, your foot should be as far up on your thigh as it can get
- Hold this position for 30 seconds and repeat 4-5 times minimum
In conclusion, certain yoga asanas can help increase your focus. Along with this, these asanas may reduce hyperactivity. These asanas may improve your productivity at work. However, it is always encouraged to consult a doctor. These asanas may pose helpful along with the medications and diet prescribed by your doctor.
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