21st June marks the 6th International Day of Yoga and even though most of us have been practicing it for a lot longer, it’s a great way to create awareness of the importance it has on our health. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India centuries ago. Today, it is a popular form of fitness regime across the globe. However, in Indian traditions, yoga is more than just physical exercise, it has a meditative and spiritual core that helps improve one’s overall wellbeing.
In this article, we will be focusing on the power of meditation and its impact on our eye health. No matter how much we advance and how much our lifestyle changes, there will be certain things that will always have our back. Rooted deep in our history and culture are these miracle meditation techniques that have brought us clear vision for centuries.
Focused Gazing
How often have you found yourself staring into space for no apparent reason? If you have, then you’re already halfway to great vision. Now all you need to do is focus all that attention on a single point. There are two types of focused gazing meditation techniques that are known to enhance vision and help treat eye discomfort.
1 Gazing at a flame
Place a lit candle about three feet away at eye level, and sit comfortably across it in a dark room.
Take a deep breath and stare at the tip of the candle wick without blinking, for as long as you can.
Close your eyes and picture the image of the flame in your mind until you can no longer visualize it.
Open your eyes and repeat for 20 minutes.
Readjust your eyes to normal light slowly.
2 Gazing at a distant object
Place an object about three feet away at eye level, and sit comfortably across it.
Take a deep breath and stare at the object without blinking until you tear up.
Close your eyes and picture the image of the object in your mind until you can no longer visualize it.
Open your eyes and repeat for 20 minutes.
3 Soak In The Sun
The warm sunlight on your eyes can be incredibly soothing and revitalizing. It’s also one of the easiest ways to improve your eyesight. All you have to do is close your eyes and let the sunshine do all the work!
– Take off your glasses or contact lenses with UV protection
– Close your eyes and face the sunlight
– Gently move your eyes from side to side
P.S.: This is best done early in the morning. The vitamin D will work wonders!
4 Come To The Dark Side
We don’t mean you should go all Darth Vader on your eyes, but a little darkness can go a long way in helping you keep your eyes healthy for years to come. Visualizing perfect blackness helps give your eyes the much-needed break it needs from all the light it is constantly exposed to. You can use an eye mask or cover your eyes with your palms to completely shut out the light.
– Sit in a dark room and cover your eyes
– Take a deep breath and visualize blackness
– Relax and ignore all “light” distractions
– Readjust your eyes to normal light slowly
These four meditation exercises will help you take back control of your eye health. After a few days of practice, you will notice the changes in your vision and overall health. It is a great way to also reduce stress and detox your eyes from the digital world. When coupled with a eye-friendly foods, regular eye exercises, and a good pair of protective computer glasses, these meditation techniques will protect your vision from overexposure to digital screens, stress and unhealthy eye habits.
So, on this International Day of Yoga, invest in your eyes. You’ve only got two of them, best to treat them with the care and love they deserve. These simple tips can help give you a better vision of your loved ones for years to come, and that’s the best kind of happiness, right?
