4 Yoga Poses for ADHD

Yoga isn’t just another fun thing to do in Singapore whether it’s in parks or your own patio. It also offers therapeutic benefits for a range of illnesses of the body and mind.

So if you or someone you love has trouble focusing, you might be glad to know about 4 yoga poses for ADHD. 

Of course, that’s not to say yoga can effectively replace medically backed methods like neurofeedback. However, it can certainly do wonders to manage ADHD symptoms when done regularly.

Tree pose

The great thing about yoga is that it’s a proven relaxing activity that can strengthen the body without tiring it too much. Compared to rigorous exercises like kickboxing, yoga helps you focus more on your breathing and being mindful about how to achieve positions.

That’s why the Tree pose is a great one to help improve your concentration and focus. It requires you to stand on one foot for a couple of breaths and find your balance in the process.

Finding balance and concentrating are some traits needed to focus on what tutors or instructors tell you, which are at the very core of mindfulness. 

Cat-cow pose

Slowing down your thoughts, heartbeat, and bodily movements are what defines most yoga poses. This is extremely helpful for someone with ADHD symptoms, as any psychotherapy session will show.

The Cat-cow pose not only strengthens the spine and abdominal muscles but also helps you concentrate on both your breathing and the way you position your body. Each inhale and exhale requires a different pose so you’ll really need to focus on it.

Plus, it’s a simple enough pose that won’t really require supervision from a personal trainer so it’s perfect for kids to do, as well. 

Lotus pose

Many psychologists encourage mindfulness and deep breathing exercises when anxiety or attention deficit symptoms occur. And lower stress levels makes for better mental health.

If you’ve ever attended yoga classes, you might already be familiar with the Lotus position. It’s considered one of the basic poses that also helps lower stress levels and increases concentration as you breathe.

This beginner yoga pose can be done anytime and anywhere so it’s also one of the most convenient to accomplish. It’s great for meditation sessions with or without music or vocal affirmations.

Downward-facing dog

The Downward-facing dog might be another familiar yoga pose even for those who haven’t attempted it yet. It’s a recommended pose for the old and young and is highly recommended by psychiatrists even for teen health care.

For starters, it’s a vice-free way to let your body feel good about achieving something and seeing how your posture improves as time goes by. For another, it requires a lot of focus and how your different body parts are positioned so that the entire pose is achieved.

And gaining control over how you straighten your legs and press your heels and palms flat on the floor is an achievement that many seasoned yogis and yoginis are proud of.