In a digital age dominated by screens, our eyes often endure constant strain and fatigue.
While healthy habits like proper sleep & nutrition are key, yoga offers simple yet effective exercises to promote eye health. Here are seven yoga techniques to naturally support your eyesight:
Palming Pose (Trataka): Rub your palms to create warmth, then gently place them over closed eyelids. This relieves tension and relaxes eye muscles.
Eye-rolling exercise: Roll your eyes clockwise and counterclockwise five times each to boost circulation and strengthen muscles.
Focus Shifting (Nasikagra Drishti): Extend your thumb forward, focus on it, and slowly move it toward your nose. This improves focus and eye muscle flexibility.
Upward & Downward Gazing (Urdhva Drishti): Shift your gaze up & down slowly, repeating five times. This enhances blood flow & muscle strength.
Bee Breathing (Bhramari Pranayama): Hum while exhaling with your ears gently pressed. The vibrations relax eye & forehead muscles.
Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana): Boost circulation by lifting your legs and hips into a shoulder stand position.
Child’s Pose (Balasana): Rest your forehead on the mat, stretch forward, and breathe deeply to reduce stress and eye strain.