De-Stress For Better Memory

Today's education system is highly stressful. And under stress, not only dose the brain not function well, but children behave abnormally. They should be made to improve their memory so that they do well. A relaxed brain leads to deeper insight. It is well known that Newton and Archimedes made their famous discoveries while they were relaxing, the former in a garden and the letter, in the bathtub. But in today's world, recreation alone cannot eliminate stress completely. The following yogic techniques improve memory.

Sambhavi mudra: This position leads to the production of alpha brain waves, indicating a relaxed mind. It can be practiced anytime, in any position.

• Roll the eyes up and cross them, look at the mid point of the two eyebrows.

• Maintain the position of the eyes for a comfortable duration, Tratake: This is a meditation that de-stresses the mind.

• Sit down in a cross-legged posture, keeping the back straight.

• Place a lighted candle in front of you at an arm's distance.

• Close your eyes and still your body.

• Concentrate on your natural breath for 2-3 minutes.

• Open your eyes and look at the brightest spot in the flame.

• Gaze without blinking for 2-3 minutes (close your eyes before they start to water).

• You will see the image with close eyes. Concentrate on that image till it fades.

• Open your eyes. Practice three times. To rest the tired eyes, rub palms till they are warm and place them on your closed eyes for 8-10 seconds. This should not be done for more than a month at a stretch. Some object such as a black dot, a flower or God's image can be used alternately.
  

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