Yoga for eyes .best yoga technique for improving. Eye sight. Trataka is a yogic purification and a tantric method of meditation that involves staring at a single point such as a small object, black dot or candle flame. It is said to bring energy to the "third eye" and promote various psychic abilities. Solve all eye problems.

By fixing the gaze the restless mind too comes to a halt. It is said also that control of the ciliary (blink) reflex stimulates the pineal gland,[which Kundalini Yoga identify with the third eye. Trāṭaka is said to enhance the ability to concentrate. It increases the power of memory and brings the mind to a state of awareness, attention and focus.
The practitioner may fix attention on a symbol or yantra, such as the Om symbol, a black dot, the image of some deity or guru, a flame, a mirror or any point, and stare at it. A candle should be three to four feet (1 metre plus) away, the flame level with the eyes. Relax but keep the spine erect and remain wakeful and vigilant.The eyes begin to water. Some authorities recommend that the eyes should then be closed and the yogi concentrate on the after image, while others persevere with staring for 30–40 minutes. The eyes of one who got siddhi in trataka will appear like burning charcoal in colour.

We are living in a world where it is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid use of digital screens, gadgets like computers, laptops and mobiles. This is taking a toll on our muscles (i.e. skeletal, smooth & cardiac muscles). These muscles support our bones and vital organs so need strengthening with specific techniques.

Some muscles are voluntary, others involuntary like eye muscles. Our eye muscles are semi-voluntary, more used and hence its overuse drains these muscles. Therefore, soothing them and vacuuming of eyes on a regular interval is needed for healthy eyes.

Since Ayurveda & Yoga emphasize prevention than treating they include a variety of practices. Tratak is a significant Yogic purification technique for eyes, respective objects and their mutual connection.

The word TRATAK is derived from the word truti. Trut means broken pieces that can still be united and exist in one form. It is one of the Shatkram (Six Methods) to clean and strengthen the mind, hence TRATAK is also one of the Shuddhi Kriya (Cleansing Process).

Tratak simply means paying attention on an object. The object could be an external object or within us. As human beings we are gifted with five sense organs that are dedicated to gaining knowledge. However, to perceive things without ambiguity, we need to focus our attention continuously on one object for a longer period of time. Since mind is pre-occupied with numerous thoughts, it is a challenge to direct it to one object for longer time, hence we needs training skills which is where Tratak helps.

Benefits of Tratak

Eliminates strain on eye muscles and strengthens eyesight.

Increases voluntary control, for some time, on eyelid muscles.

Cleans mind of negative thoughts.

Strengthens mind by removing Rajasik and Tamasik gunas.

Enhances Satvik Guna which leads to improved memory and concentration.

Puts us on the spiritual path.

Stabilises Prana that lies within us.

When the mind is charged with emotions, it helps keep the mind stable.

Hathpradipika traditional yogic texts say Tratak, prevents eye diseases and gives vitality.


Duration

Average duration can be as 2 minutes. It also depends on practitioners’ ability.


It means that, one should practice Tratak by keeping gaze steady on a small object, without blinking eyelashes & eyelids until tears roll down from the eyes. Then one can close eyes and ponder on the mental image of same object within.


This is a type of meditation and contemplation process that enhances memory and improves concentration.


Types of Tratak

1. Bahya Tratak (External Tratak) - Paying attention on an external object. Eyes remain open and directed towards object. Next meditate on it as per capacity.

The object of focus could be Candle flame - Jyoti tratak, Tip of the nose, Dot - Bindu Tratak, Water - Jala Tratak, a Murti (deity), Omkar sign and a photograph.

2. Antar Tratak (Internal Tratak) - Paying attention on a body part. Eyes remain closed and directed towards an internal object. Next meditate on it as per capacity.

The object of focus could be Centre of Eye - Agna chakra tratak, Bindu tratak, and Water - Jala Tratak etc.

Precautions while practicing Tratak

1. Avoiding body movements during the process of gazing objects.

2. Close eyes for some time if the eyes start watering & restart it.

3. Mainly to do this process in calm, quite & little dark light environment.

4. Those suffering from heart problems and eye diseases should not practice Tratak.


Tratak for solving all eye related problems by Yoga therapist Manju.
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