Hi, My daughter is 15 years old and has concentration issue since childhood. Due to this she is facing a lot of problem in studying. We suspect she has inattentive ADHD. She is in Standard 9 and so we are naturally worried. Is there any ayurvedic safe medicine to improve concentration (like allopathic medicine ritalin). Your input will be appreciated.

Ans: You need to get her assesment done for the current level of skill set developed.
Check out for her strengths and start simple her choice of activities to build up on her sitting tolerance. She should be able to get a vocabulary of 300-500 words at this age atleast labelling of things to be able to speak. She can point out or ask for things if she knows that receptively.

Ans: Do an assessment for her to check and rule out ADHD or L.D. You can start with some kind of attention related activities that can give her more focus.
For medicine, you can contact developmental pediatrician after the test.

Ans: Namaste!
ADHD is becoming increasingly common nowadays, so please know that you are not alone in this battle. It is fabulous that your son enjoys working out. I will strongly suggest that you enrol him with a qualified yoga instructor to help him reap the many benefits of yoga. Yoga has been shown to play a significant role in reducing the symptoms associated with the inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive forms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Yoga promotes mindfulness, increases focus, and helps calm the mind, among many other benefits. Yoga has been proven helpful in improving ADHD symptoms. Asanas like cobra or Bhujangasana, Vrikshasana, Cat-Cow pose, downward facing dog or Adho Mukha Shvanasana yeild fantastic results with these kinds of patients.

Ans: Try to give him sports as an option, he can have his skill set devloped. What are his interest he can choose out of them. You can sit with him and talk to find out.

Ans: Thank you for sharing your concern about your son's concentration and restlessness. It's quite common for children to struggle with focus and temper at times, especially at this age. The good news is that yoga can be incredibly beneficial in addressing these issues.

For an 8-year-old, yoga helps in multiple ways:
- Asanas: Specific yoga poses, like Tree Pose and Warrior Poses, require balance and concentration, which naturally train the mind to focus better.
- Pranayama: Breathwork, such as deep belly breathing or alternate nostril breathing, calms the nervous system and reduces restlessness.
- Guided Meditation- Through mindfulness and relaxation techniques, children learn how to manage their emotions better, helping to reduce temper outbursts.

With regular practice, you'll likely notice positive changes in both his focus and emotional balance.

Feel free to reach out if you’d like more details or a specific plan for him!

Warmly,
Sabrina