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Yoga for Eye Health & Vision

Eye exercises and practices to reduce strain, improve focus, and support overall eye health

Yoga for Eye Health

In our screen-dominated world, eye strain has become epidemic. Yoga offers ancient techniques to strengthen eye muscles, reduce fatigue, and support healthy vision.

Understanding Eye Yoga

Eye yoga (Trataka and related practices) includes:

Benefits of Eye Yoga

Immediate Benefits

Long-term Benefits

Essential Eye Yoga Exercises

1. Palming (Hasta Netra Kriya)

Rub palms together to generate warmth. Cup palms over closed eyes without pressing. Relax in darkness for 2-5 minutes. Breathe deeply.

2. Eye Rotations

Look up, then slowly rotate eyes clockwise in a full circle. Complete 5 circles, then reverse direction. Keep head still throughout.

3. Near-Far Focus

Hold thumb 6 inches from face, focus on it. Then shift focus to an object 10+ feet away. Alternate 10 times.

4. Trataka (Candle Gazing)

Place a candle at eye level, 2 feet away. Gaze steadily at the flame without blinking as long as comfortable. Close eyes and visualize the flame. Repeat 3 times.

5. Figure 8s

Imagine a large figure 8 (infinity symbol) in front of you. Trace it with your eyes slowly. Repeat 10 times, then reverse direction.

The 20-20-20 Rule

Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This simple practice prevents eye strain during screen work.

When to Practice

🌅 Morning - Wake up your eyes gently

💻 Work breaks - Every 20-30 minutes

🌙 Evening - Release accumulated tension

Precautions

⚠️ Remove contact lenses before eye exercises

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain or discomfort

⚠️ Consult an eye doctor if you have existing conditions

⚠️ Blink frequently - never strain to keep eyes open

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