Yoga for Eyes: Improve Eyesight Naturally

In order to improve the functioning of body parts, there are many yoga postures available specifically for each organ.

Various exercises are available in yoga to improve the functioning of the eyes, these asanas are helpful in correcting many problems related to the eyes, such as-

1. Myopia or myopia
2. Hypermetropia or far-sightedness
3. Today, about 35% of the population suffers from various conditions of near-sightedness or far-sightedness.

Ophthalmics are corrected with glasses and powerful lenses, which correct refractive errors of the eyes. Whereas we should understand that with the help of glasses one can never correct the issue of the eyes. The truth is that powerful lenses increase our eye problem even more. Therefore, glasses should be used only when there is a great need.

In addition to many diseases, some diseases such as glaucoma and glaucoma are caused by bacterial infection. Apart from this, various diseases are caused due to malfunction of the muscles of the eyes, due to which chronic mental state and emotional stress can occur. Yoga postures remove various disorders related to the muscles of the eyes such as myopia and distant vision.

By regular practice of these yoga asanas for a few months, the functioning of the eyes becomes maximally normal.

Note: It is suggested that before starting the yoga posture of the eyes, sprinkle cold water on the eyes several times.

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Clapping | palming

Close your eyes, sit quietly and take a few deep breaths to relieve yourself completely.
Rub your palms so fast that they become hot and then put them comfortably on the eyelids.
The warmth of the palms is reaching your eyes and feel the comfort of the muscles of the eyes. Your eyes are being bathed in a soothing darkness.
Until the warmth of the hands is completely absorbed by the eyes, you remain in this position.
Keep eyes closed and hands down.
Rub hands again and repeat this process at least three times.

Blink eyelids | blinking

Keep your eyes open and sit comfortably.
Blink your eyes ten times at a rapid pace.
Close your eyes and rest for 20 seconds. Slowly shift your focus to your breath.
Repeat this exercise 5 times.

Side view

Sit with your feet in line with the body.

With the fist closed and the thumb up, raise your hands. Observe the point at a parallel height of your eyes.

Keep your head fixed in this position and shift your vision according to the following instructions.

On the blank space between the eyebrows
Left thumb side
Again in the space between the eyebrows
Right thumb side
Again in the space between the eyebrows
Left thumb side
Repeat this exercise 10 to 20 times.

After finishing this exercise, close your eyes and relax.

While doing the above mentioned exercise, note the following rhythm of breath
Breathe in in a neutral state.
Release the breath while looking towards the shore.
Draw the breaths inward and return to the middle state.

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Front and side view

Sit with your feet in line with the body.
Tie a fist with your left hand, but the thumb continues upwards and then place it on the left knee.
Observe the point at a parallel height of your eyes.
Keep your head fixed in this position.
Keep your eyes focused on the left thumb and exhale.
Breathe out, focusing on a point at a parallel height to your eyes.
Repeat the same process with the right thumb.
Now close your eyes and relax.

Rotational view

Sit with your feet in line with the body.
Tighten the fist with the right hand, but the thumb continues upwards, then place it on the right knee. Keep the elbows straight.
Keep your head fixed and your eyes focused on the thumb.
Draw a sphere with your thumbs while keeping the elbows straight and rotate your vision with the thumb.
Repeat this exercise 5 times clockwise (counterclockwise) and 5 times counterclockwise (counterclockwise).
Repeat this exercise with the left thumb.
Now close your eyes and relax.
While doing the above mentioned exercise, note the following rhythm of breath
Breathe while completing the upper crescent, rotating the circular vision.
Exhale while completing the lower crescent.

Looking up and down

Sit with your feet in line with the body.
Keep the fists of both hands (with thumbs facing up) on your knees.
Keeping the hand straight, raise your right thumb slowly and keep your eyes focused on this motion.
When the thumb reaches its maximum height, then slowly bring it down to its initial state. In this entire process, keep your head fixed and keep your eyes focused on the thumb.
Repeat this process with the left thumb.
Practice this asana 5 times with both the thumbs.
Throughout the posture, keep your head and spine straight.
Now close your eyes and relax.
While doing the above mentioned exercise, note the following rhythm of breath
Breathe with the eyes up.
Exhale while bringing the eyes down.

Viewing the front section of the nose

Sit with your feet on top of each other.
Raise your right hand directly above the front of the nose.
Bend your fist with your right hand and keep your thumb upward.
Keep the sight of both eyes centered on the anterior part of the thumb.
Now bend your hand and slowly bring the thumb over the anterior part of the nostril. During this entire process, keep your eyes focused on the anterior part of the thumb.
In this case, while your thumb is centered on the anterior part of the nostril and is focused, stay for some time.
Slowly straighten your hand and keep the vision centered on the front part of the thumb.
This is a complete cycle of posture.
Similarly complete 5 cycles.
While doing the above mentioned exercise, note the following rhythm of breath
Breathe in by bringing the thumb towards the anterior part of the nostril.
While keeping the thumb fixed on the anterior part of the nostril, hold the breath indoors.
Exhale the breath while straightening the arm.

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Near and far viewing

Sit or stand near an open window from where the horizon is clearly visible. Keep your hands on the edge.
Focus your eyes on the anterior part of the nose for 5 to 10 seconds.
Now focus on the distant horizon for a while.
Repeat this process 10 to 20 times.
Now close your eyes and relax.
While doing the above mentioned exercise, note the following rhythm of breath
Breathe in while looking near.
Exhale while looking away.

After completing all the above mentioned exercises, lie down for some time and take rest. Breathe normally and do not resist any thoughts and sensations

By regular practice of these yoga asanas for a few months, the functioning of the eyes becomes maximally normal.

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