Although the stress is not always that high among young children and adolescents; but 21st-century modernization has brought with it the opportunities of a better tomorrow which require a lot of hard work to be done, today.

Students of today are not able to cope up with the stress and that is how we are seeing young people having grey hair, weak bodies and low immunity levels which is not something we want.

One of the most common problems faced by your students is that they are unable to memorize and retain what they have studied. It could be due to many reasons i.e lack of sleep, less concentration, less energy & general tiredness.

I am sure the parents along with their children are under a lot of stress to ensure that their child is getting good grades. For children also; it is not easy to stay calm when you have an important exam the next day to face.

But, there are a lot of ways to keep your mind relaxed & focused. Practising yoga is one of them. This will not only help sharpen the brain but will also improve one’s memory, concentration & will help score well in exams. Following are some yoga asanas that will you study better.

1. Matsyasana (The Fish Pose)
Start by sitting in padmasana. Now, hold your toes and lean back until your head touches the ground making an arch with your back. Don’t let your back touch the floor. Hold this position for about 5 seconds & return to the original position.

2. Virasana (The Hero Pose)
Start by kneeling down & keep your inner thighs & knees together to perform this pose. Now, move your feet outward & sit back. Your legs should be on your side & your knees should be on the floor. Hold this position for 15 seconds & return to normal.

3. Suryanamaskaram ( Sun Salutations)
Step 1: Stand straight & erect with your hands in prayer position.
Step 2: Stretch your body & raise your hands above your head (keep the hands together).  
Step 3: Lean forwards & bring your hands to your feet. Try touching your toes.
Step 4: Bend down & place your palms on the floor firmly & push back your left leg.
Step 5: Take back your right foot to reach your left foot. Your whole body should be in a straight line.
Step 6: Do shashtanga namaskar by bringing the knees on the floor. Your feet, knees, hands, chin & chest will be on the floor.
Step 7: Do a cobra pose.
Step 8: Now, come back to Adho Mukha Svanasana or the downward dog pose.
Step 9: Bring your right foot near your hands.
Step 10: Bring in the left foot also near your hands.
Step 11: Bring your body up & stretch it with your hands above your head.
Step 12: Bring your hand to your chest exactly like the first step.

Try doing three rounds of Surya namaskar every day in the morning.

4. Bhramari pranayama
Sit straight with your eyes closed & close your ears with your index finger. Now, take a deep breath while making a humming sound like a bee. It would be beneficial if you make a high-pitched sound. Do this, three to five times.

5. Vajrasana
Start by kneeling down on the floor. Now, sit back on your heels while your feet will be outstretched invertedly in full contact with the ground. Make sure your back, neck & head are in a straight line. Hold this position for about 5 mins. Concentrate on your breathing while doing this pose.

These 5 positions can really help you develop the concentration and focus you need to sit and study for long hours maintaining the productivity levels to a maximum.
Try these on for 15 days see the change yourself.