Practising yoga from an early age is like strengthening the foundation of the building of life. (Image: Shutterstock)
Teach these yoga asanas to your children for better performance as students in their studies. Yoga will help improve focus and concentration, relax muscles and relieve tension.
International Day of Yoga celebrates the gift that yoga as a practice has given to mankind. Practising yoga not only helps you improve physical health but also calms your mind, reducing stress to ensure overall well-being. Practising yoga from an early age is like strengthening the foundation of the building of life. This International Yoga Day on June 21, here are yoga asanas kids can inculcate in their daily lives to increase focus concentration and overall well-being:
Tree pose
To perform Tree pose also called Vriksasana, you have to straighten your right leg and stand upright through your foot as you bend your left knee out to the side.
Then, lift your arms and draw your spine upwards as you try to balance your body, then switch sides. The asymmetrical standing pose builds poise and balance as the person learns to stand on one leg.
This pose helps with focus and also with extension of the body, to strengthen the muscles.
Eagle pose
Also called Garudasana, for this pose, stand upright, and transfer your weight onto the left foot, which will be your balancing leg. Raise the right leg and cross it over the left, bend your knees and bind the right foot around the left calf, knees pointing forward and square hips.
Extend your arms forward, then take your right arm and bind them around your left arm. Bring your arms up in line with the shoulders and point the fingers up to the ceiling.
Relax the shoulders, and focus on a stationary object, while taking deep breaths. This pose helps in concentration and focus. It also helps in balance and control.
Padmasana
To perform Padmasana or lotus pose, sit in a cross-legged position on the mat and extend the spine upright. Bend the right knee then cradle the lower right leg to bring the foot towards the left thigh with the sole facing upwards.
Ensure your left heel is close to your abdomen. Now, adjust your feet and legs so that both knees are comfortably resting on the floor. Your spine should remain straight with your pelvis tilted slightly forward.
Repeat the exercise on the left leg, the hands can rest on the knees to form a mudra. This pose is very effective in relaxing the mind and boosting focus and concentration.
Tadasana
To perform Tadasana or mountain pose, stand tall with feet together or hip-width apart, arms by your sides, and palms facing forward. Engage thigh muscles, lift kneecaps, and gently tuck tailbone.
Lengthen spine upward, shoulders relaxed, and chest open. Relax your arms on both sides, palms facing forward, spread your hands and activate your fingers to engage, belly relaxed, focus on breathing, and hold the posture for one minute.
This pose helps in good posture, and balance and in increasing focus and concentration.
Frog pose
To perform Frog Pose or Mandukasana, start in a kneeling position. Now bring your feet wider than your hips with your toes facing outwards. Drop your hips down and back, keep your spine straight and feet flat, bring your hands in prayer position in front of your heart and keep your chest open as you breathe deeply. This pose is beneficial for children to relax muscles and improve concentration.
Teach these yoga asanas to your children for better performance as students in their studies. Yoga will help improve focus and concentration, relax muscles and relieve tension.
