Does failure stress you?

Yoga is a discipline, which in Sanskrit means: union of mind, body and spirit to restore physical and mental health through balance. However, this activity can also improve the memory, especially during the exam period.

According to a study conducted by the Wayne State University in the United States, A 20-minute yoga session improves memory immediately, as it increases the ability of the brain to maintain concentration, learn new information, retain it and apply it.

For Neha Gothe , leader of the research which was published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, the efficiency in improving memory is found in that breathing and meditation exercise calm the mind and the body; They also avoid the formulation of distracting thoughts.

For this reason GetQoralHealth presents you three yoga postures that will help you improve your memory, as well as reduce anxiety and stress; factors that can interfere with your number of successes in an academic or professional test.

1. The candle (Sarvangasana) . Lying on your back, join your feet, stretch your arms to the sides of your body and place your palms on the floor. While inhaling, slowly raise your legs, helping your arms, until your back is upright, supported by your hands.

To do this, bend the elbows and use the arms as support. Press the back with the palms of your hands to be as straight as possible. Stretch the legs and trunk well up until they form a right angle with the neck. The chin should press on the sternum. Keep it for 30 seconds to a minute.

2. The cobra (Bhujangasana). Face down, with your legs together and stretched, place your arms extended on both sides of the body. Raise the torso as much as you can and then place the palms of the hands on the envelope on the floor at shoulder height. Perform this position for one to two minutes.

3. Intense stretching ((Uttanasana). Inhale, extend your arms over your head. Exhale, shrink the stomach and imagine that your hip works like a hinge, bend yourself completely forward keeping, if possible, your back and legs straight.

Place your hands on the sides of your feet keeping all your fingers in line. Direct the head towards the feet. Keep this asana for two to three minutes.

Performing a physical activity once a day will not only improve your memory but your mood. Try it!


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