How to do Thoppukaranam (Super Brain Yoga)

Step 1 Stand facing the sun in the morning (preferably during sun rise), with the feet pointing straight ahead and spread. The tongue should be kept pressed firmly onto the roof of the mouth.

Step 2 Place the left hand on the right ear lobe, thumb on the front of the lobe with fingernail facing outward and second finger behind the ear lobe. The right ear lobe represents the left brain. When you hold the right ear lobe this way, you energize and activate the left brain and pituitary gland.

Step 3  Place the right hand on your left ear lobe, so that your thumb is on the front of the lobe facing outward. The left ear lobe represents the right brain. Holding the left ear lobe this way energizes and activates the right brain and the pineal gland.

Step 4 Simultaneously press both the ear lobes such that the left arm is inside your right.

Step 5 Squat as much as possible holding the ear lobes and pressing on them. The back posture must be kept straight when doing this. Repeat this 10 to 12 times, inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth.

Benefits of Super Brain Yoga

• Aids in the smooth functioning of the brain
• Enhances thinking capacity of the brain.
• Rejuvenates the brain cells.
• Helps in releasing tension and stress, thereby relaxing the brain.
• Relieves the mind from depression and anxiety.
• Promotes and maintains a healthy brain.
• Improves the concentration levels.
• Enhances the balancing skills.
• Aids children with disabilities like autism, dyslexia, etc.
• Eliminates aggressive behaviour by relaxing the brain cells.
• Results in overall improvement of an individual’s health.