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Yoga For Eyes
Those who are not very familiar with yoga may wonder now how yoga can help your eyes. Yoga however is more than only flexibility and gymnastics. Of course your eyes may not benefit very much if you are able to cross your legs behind your head but in yoga you will also find many exercises which are specifically meant for your eyes.
There are however also physical yoga postures that help you improve your eyesight and prevent eye disorders and diseases. These yoga poses improve the administration of oxygen in the area of the eyes and the circulation of blood and thus oxygen in the whole head.
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I am 22 year old boy.My both eyes has -2number. I want to reduce my number by yoga or self meditation, so can you suggest me better way by which i can see this world without help of spectacles or contact lenses.
Yoga does help in improving your eyesight and maintaining a healthy vision. But you also need to take care of some general things along with practicing yoga such as eat healthy and balanced meals. Consume foods that are good for your eyes and boost their health like carrots, spinach, papaya, oranges, watermelons, grapes, dark green leafy vegetables, peanuts, almonds, etc. Drink lots of water, as your eyes need moisture to function properly and remain healthy. Insufficient water intake might lead to excessive dehydration that might cause a strain on your eyes so drink at least 6 to 7 glasses of water throughout the day. Our eyes need a lot of oxygen and proper breathing will ensure that your body gets the required supply. So you need to breathe correctly and fully. You also need to make sure that your eyes remain clean and healthy. Jal neti or water irrigation of the nasal passage with a solution of salt water is extremely beneficial in improving your eyesight as it clears the eyes and sinuses from blockage and congestion so your life energy or prana can reach your eyes easily. It is believed that regular practice of Jal neti or water irrigation will help you to get rid of your number totally and will enable you to see normally without using spectacles or contact lenses even if you have been using them for a very long time. But you must do it correctly and regularly. Learn it from a qualified yoga instructor and then you can safely practice it on your own. You can also safely practice the Trataka Dhyana or the steady gazing meditation. This is very good for your eyes as you gaze alternatively at an object or the flame of a candle without blinking your eyes. Then you close your eyes and visualize it in front of you till it disappears then repeat the same process again. Do not strain your eyes just gaze at the flame or the object with ease. You can also
practice a healthy way to wash your eyes. Fill your mouth full with some water and then rinse your eyes with clean water by splashing it 5 to 6 times. Then spit the water out. Do this 3 to 4 times in a day, especially when you come from out to keep your eyes clean and healthy. You can also practice the inverted asanas or poses as they increase the blood circulation to your eyes.
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We all have heard of the healing properties of Yoga and how it works wonders for our overall wellbeing. But Yoga for improving eyesight? Yes, its true! Yoga can effectively help you manage your eyesight problems. First and foremost, you should not move your head while attempting these exercises. Keep your eyes open and while you sit erect, check your posture. Make sure you are sitting with your spine and head straight while your body is relaxed. Keep your hands on your knees. Look at a point straight in front of you. Now look down at the floor but do not move your head when you do this. Do this a few times. Without moving your head, look upwards and downwards at least 4 times. Blink rapidly after this exercise. Do the same sideways. You should blink rapidly again and close your eyes to rest for a while. This is so that your eye-muscles are relaxed. Look diagonally upwards and diagonally downwards followed by rapid blinking. Now look diagonally downwards and then diagonally upwards. Then do the blinking drill and close your eyes to rest. After 4 days of these exercises, you must do the full circle exercise. This involves turning your eyes from the top to the left side, then looking below, then to the right, and up again. After blinking and resting, do this exercise again but begin from the top to the right, then below, and then left, before coming back to the top. Blink for a few seconds. Follow this exercise alternating between a spot near the tip of your nose and a spot at a distance. You can use your finger by bringing it near the tip of your nose till where you can see it clearly and then look further from your finger to a spot at a distance. Do not move anything but your eyes. Repeat this exercise for a while, then blink, and close your eyes tightly shut. Complete your exercises by rubbing your palms together and putting them over your eyes. Practice deep-breathing during this final stage. (Source: yogawiz.com) Has Yoga helped in any way to improve your vision? If so, share your experiences with us, right here! Do you know of any other traditional Indian ways to heal an aching eye?
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Continue moving the eyeballs up and down 10 times, without blinking if possible.
Then palm your eyes. To do this, rub your palms together to generate heat and gently cupthem over your eyes, without pressing. Allow the eyes to relax in complete darkness.Concentrate on your breathing, feel the warm energy or prana emanating from your palms, andenjoy the momentary stillness. This is followed with: Horizontal eye movementsfrom nine o'clock to three o'clock; Palming; Diagonal movements from two o'clock to seven o'clock; Palming; Diagonal movements from 11 o'clock to four o'clock; Palming; Finish with 10 full circles in each direction, as though you are tracing the clock's rim.
It should be mentioned, however, that some practitioners of natural vision improvement claimthat while yoga is great for eyesight because of increased lymph circulation, eye yoga (or any similar exercise under various names) does not improve eyesight. The claim is that such exercises often encourage eccentric fixation or 'diffusion. This is a pathological and painful condition where objects not directly focussed on are seen as well as, or better than, whatever is directly focussed on. Because there is indeed a lot of disagreement about these matters, it is important to get advice from established and authoritative sources when looking at improving your eyesight naturally. Some of the best can be found here: Cambridge Institute for Better Vision