Yogic gazing
Trataka
What is
Trataka
Yogic
gazing
Insight for Sore Eyes
Meditation on a Flame
Practice of External Gazing
Soft Vision
Trataka practice
Tratak
Dhayan
Trataka means steady gazing. It is a
very simple and beautiful meditation technique.
Method
In this a regular candle is used,
however any other object of choice can be used. The candle is set up at an arm's
distance, level with eyes, and steady gazing is first done with the eyes open.
After some time, the eyes are closed, and the after image inside the mind is
used for gazing. Try not to move through out the practice. Relax your breath ,
let it lengthen,deepen.
Benefits
It
improves the optic function, both external and internal, such as poor eyesight
and visualization abilities.
It
helps develop concentration and mental resolve.
Develops the ability to maintain one-pointedness in amongst the noise and
distractions of daily life.
Develops the psychic eye, that is the ability to "see" or understand
what is inside and beyond the obvious
