Asanas to improve concentration and self confidence

Good sexual performance requires a relaxed body and a calm and focused mind. Today we will start with ‘Om’ chanting, which is one of the most powerful methods of relaxing the entire mind and body, releasing tension and bringing about a feeling of mental peace.  The second exercise greatly affects the Vajra nadi which is an important energy pathway in the body that carries nervous impulses of the genito-urinary system to the brain and gives some control over sexual functions. The last two exercises help develop focus and concentration. This combination of chanting, exercise and mudras that I am giving you today, will help you release tension, calm your nerves, develop good concentration and will power and direct your energy towards expanding your consciousness. You will find that you are more relaxed and confident about yourself and your sexuality.

Caution: Those who have undergone knee or spinal surgery or suffer from severe arthritis should not do exercise two. Those with glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, recent cataract or eye surgery and lens implants, should not do exercises two and three.

Exercise 1

•  Sit in padmasana or as shown
•  Place the hands on your knees, your palms up, place the tip of the forefinger on the centre of the thumb
•  Keep the back straight and breathe normally, keep your eyes closed, and your body relaxed
•  Inhale. As you exhale, chant ‘Om’ emphasising the ‘M’ sound for as long as you can draw the breath out. Listen to the sound vibration of ‘Om’ in the body as you chant.

Exercise 2

•  Sit with both legs stretched out straight towards the front
•  Bend the right leg and bring the foot back under the hip
•  Place the other foot under the other hip and sit on your heels
•  The toes should touch each other and the heels should be turned out making a ‘V’
•  Keep the back straight, breathe normally and hold the position for 10-30 seconds.

Exercise 3

•  Sit either in padmasana or as for exercise two
•  Keep the head straight
•  Close your eyes and relax the face and the body
•  Open the eyes and focus them on the tip of the nose
•  Hold for a few seconds
•  Close the eyes and relax them
•  Repeat three times.

Exercise 4

•  Sit either in padmasana or as for exercise two
•  Keep the head straight and the body still
•  Close your eyes and relax the face and body
•  Open the eyes and look at a fixed point in front of you
•  Now, focus on the eyebrow centre
•  Hold for a few seconds
•  Close and relax the eyes
•  Repeat three times.