In modern society problem of eyes become common. We can see most of the people using spectacles or contact lenses. Glasses however do not cure the problem but it get worse through their use. There are so many factors to contribute bad eyesight including bad lighting, diet, mental and emotional stress, reading long, watching television, working in front of computer, office work , driving , toxic condition and ageing .Eye is very delicate parts of our body , so it gets affected quickly also. Sometimes other health problem also affects eyes like diabetes, headache, migraine etc.
After having eyes problem, even after taking medicine or wear spectacles, it is very difficult to solve the problem. In fact it is getting worse. But if we use the practices of yoga then not only we can prevent our eyes problems getting worst but we can improve our eyesight also. Sometimes we can control our mental and emotional stress also through eyes exercises. But it requires patience and regularity because it will take time. Do not expect instant and quick improvement.
Here there are some practices -----
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Palming --- rubbing both palms together and when it becomes hot then keep it on close eyes for some times .Do it 10 to 20 times. This relaxes and revitalizes eyes muscles and stimulates the circulation of aqueous humour (the liquid runs between cornea and lens of the eyes).
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Blinking --- doing this for some times is also very good practice to improve eyesight and relaxes eyes muscles. Especially people working in front of computer in office should do frequently in between work. This practice also relaxes facial muscles.
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Sideways Viewing --- gazing right and left for some time is useful for those who read constantly or work very close in office with the papers. This practice relaxes the tension of the muscles.
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Up and Down Viewing --- Looking at the ceiling and the floor for some time balances the upper and lower eyeball muscles.
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Rotational Viewing --- looking up, right, down, left and then opposite. Means rotating eyeball in circular movement from both sides for sometime restores balance in the muscles surrounding the eyes and improves coordinated activities of both eyeballs.
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Near and Distant Viewing --- focusing eyes on near objects and then distant objects for some time. We can use our fingers keeping in front at eye level. This exercise improves the accommodating and focusing power of the muscles. Especially for those who cannot see near and far objects clearly, helpful during driving car.
Apart from eyes , these practices are also very useful and effective for the people , having mental stress , migraine, headache, also prevents wrinkle on facial muscles and make it more attractive, firm, bright and gives younger look.
We should do practices either sitting on the floor or also can do sitting on chair in office but keeping spine upright and head still. We can do 10 to 20 times slowly without putting pressure on eyes muscles. We can use our hands and fingers for viewing up, down, right and left. People can do these practices anytime and anywhere.
Precaution: All these practices are general so before doing these practices people must consult doctor and good yoga therapist. If have any severe eyes condition then should not do. Before practice contact lenses should be removed if use.
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By
Master Sanjiv Chaturvedi
Post Graduated Applied Yogic Science |
