Yoga has been shown to have multiple health benefits, including physical benefits such as pain relief and mental benefits such as improved focus and concentration. Several aspects of yoga including meditation can provide a boost for your focus and concentration, helping you to keep a sharp and alert mind throughout the day and even promoting long-term cognitive health throughout the ageing process.
Daily yoga sessions will reflect the most obvious improvements in your attention span and focus, but many practitioners report seeing changes after weekly, biweekly, or even monthly sessions.
Viniyoga’s online yoga classes are flexible according to your own schedule, and can be tailored to fit your needs. Get in touch with us today to find out more about scheduling a class in Singapore or worldwide.
Focus: A Core Aspect of Yoga
Many people’s impressions of yoga are that it is a very physical form of fitness. However, regardless of what style or school of yoga you follow, you will hear teachers talk a lot about the importance of focus, particularly an internal form of it. This is because mindfulness and achieving a deep focus are core principles of many yoga styles, and are actually essential to achieving your specific physical or mental goals.
In the classical tradition of Viniyoga, focus is incorporated throughout all of our key tenets including self-empowerment, spiritual development, and philosophy. This is done through a combination of a wide range of yogic tools, a holistic approach to health and wellness, and guided philosophical examinations of the inner self.
Focus can take many forms throughout a yoga practice such as:
Slow and deliberate movements through Asanas (Postures), focusing on feeling how each Asana enriches a different part of the body
Pranayama (Breathing Techniques) involving focusing and controlling your breath
Mantras, Bhavana (Visualization), and Dhyanam (Meditation) where a yogi can guide you to a deeper focus and understanding of underlying concerns and goals
One of the unique disciplines in Viniyoga is Mantra and Vedic Chanting, meant to help practitioners discover their inner Self and feel a connection to the Divine. Our mantras are available online, and are also incorporated into our online yoga classes. Maintaining high focus is key to this practice, as it allow you to dive deeper into your sense of Self.
As you intensify your internal focus, you can naturally increase your awareness of your body. This leads to a natural period of undistracted focus and concentration, although it may look different across individuals.
Some individuals might find concentration comes easier while moving across Asanas, whereas others may appreciate the deep breathing and meditative aspects of Pranayama and Dhyanam more. Viniyoga acknowledges there is no one-size-fits-all approach to yoga, and we offer customisation options in our online yoga classes to suit your preferences and levels of comfort.
Discover how Viniyoga can improve your daily Wellness
Viniyoga embraces a holistic outlook to health and wellness, combining physical fitness with a meditative focus on spirituality and internal growth. Whether you wish to improve your daily focus and concentration levels, take your healthy lifestyle to the next step, or simply stretch your tired muscles after a long day - we can help you achieve those wellness goals.
Our online yoga classes are individualised for each practitioner, with variations and modifications always provided so that you can have the right space to immerse yourself in the practice.
Individuals interested in becoming certified yoga therapists can also pursue our Viniyoga therapy training certification or book a private yoga therapy consultation with Dr Kausthub Desikachar. Don’t be afraid to reach out to us for more information on our programmes.