Top 10 Yoga Exercises for Children to Sharpen Their Brains

Tree Pose (Vrksasana)

Benefits: Improves concentration and balance How to Do: Stand on one leg, place the sole of the other foot on the inner thigh, and bring your hands together above your head.

 Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)

Benefits: Enhances focus and flexibility How to Do: On all fours, alternate between arching your back up like a cat and dipping it down like a cow.

Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

Benefits: Strengthens the spine and boosts mood  How to Do: Lie on your stomach, place your hands under your shoulders, and lift your chest up.

Child's Pose (Balasana)

Benefits: Calms the mind and relieves stress How to Do: Sit back on your heels, stretch your arms forward, and lower your forehead to the ground.

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)

Benefits: Increases blood flow to the brain How to Do: Lie on your back, bend your knees, lift your hips, and clasp your hands under your back.

Warrior II Pose (Virabhadrasana II)

Benefits: Builds focus and endurance How to Do: Stand with legs apart, bend one knee, extend your arms parallel to the ground, and look over your front hand.

Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Benefits: Energizes the body and mind How to Do: Form an inverted V shape with your body by placing your hands and feet on the ground and lifting your hips.

Eagle Pose (Garudasana)

Benefits: Improves concentration and balance How to Do: Stand on one leg, wrap the other leg around it, and cross your arms in front of you.

Happy Baby Pose (Ananda Balasana)

Benefits: Relieves stress and calms the mind How to Do: Lie on your back, grab your feet with your hands, and gently rock back and forth.

Lotus Pose (Padmasana)

Benefits: Enhances focus and meditation How to Do: Sit with your legs crossed, place your feet on your thighs, and rest your hands on your knees.