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Recent studies indicate the effectiveness of yoga as a complimentary tool in dealing with children who has ADHD. In addition to primary medication, yoga has proven to effectively control and manage the condition of ADHD. When introduced and practiced under daily basis, yoga provides a large number of health benefits. Apart from enhancing the physical aspect of an individual, psychological benefits are greater with the daily practice of yoga. In combination with physical activity and self-awareness is, yoga helps to create a balance between the mind and body, which is lacking in those with ADHD.
Yoga can help your child with ADHD to build a connection between the mind and body and with the help of deep breathing and relaxation techniques are greater sense of self-awareness and self-control will be fostered. The deep breathing and meditation techniques help the mind to concentrate on that particular moment which will stand to be of great benefit for your child. Yoga positions or yogasanas that work on the body are performed with the focus on deep breathing and helps in promoting the stretching and strengthening of the muscles and joints; while the deep breathing enhances mental awareness and brings about a feeling of calmness and composure.
Yoga is best described as a way of life, and its benefits are far-reaching in both the physical and psychological aspects. Hence it is the perfect form of alternative therapy for those with ADHD. It is easy to introduce Pranayama and simple breathing techniques and yogasanas to children with ADHD. This will help the child to calm down before attempting to teach him a complete yoga session. One particular deep breathing technique known as the alternate nostril breathing is of great benefit to children with ADHD because of the yogasana's ability to relax the mind and bring it and control and also create a balance between the right and left hemispheres of the brain. It is important to teach children with correct manner of breathing and restoration, as breathing place a very vital role in yoga. The yoga instructor will be able to introduce more yogasanas and initiate a child into a complete yoga session, once the child with ADHD has been able to affirm and practice according to the initial instructions. There is growing evidence that physical activity for children with ADHD has brought about positive results. According to research, physical activity helps to balance the production of neurotransmitters in the brain and bring down the levels of stress and anxiety in the individual with ADHD.
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