The word Thoppukarnam comes from the Sanskrit words ‘thorp’ meaning ‘holding by hands’ and ‘karnam’ which means ‘ears’. By doing this practice e everything in your brain gets activated. They call it ‘brain yoga’ because it brings neurological alertness. It helps with any neurological issues. It also brings balance to the right and left brain. So Thoppukarnam is not only an exercise for the body it also brings a balance. It is not just for the brain, the spinal cord also becomes erect and functions in a certain way.
Benefits
- Exercises the body especially the standing Thoppukarnam.
- Activates the brain
- Brings balance between right and left brain
- Leads to neurological alertness
- Enhances thinking capacity, concentration, memory
- Releases tension and brings ease
- Helps with mild depression and anxiety
- Beneficial for those with diabetes
- Beneficial for children especially those with disabilities like autism, dyslexia, ADD and adults with Alzhiemers, etc