yoga eye exercises to improve vision

[LordBuzzKill (Alex)]

Hi,
yoga eye exercises to improve vision
Does anyone know any more about it? Does it work?

[Mykal_K]

I did them for awhile, trying to see the aura.
I have sharp vision, had it always, so I do not know if they help for that.

[LordBuzzKill (Alex)]

Do you have a link? Was it a book?

[yogani]

Hi LordBuzzKill:
There is this from Lesson 200, and other instances of improved eyesight related to yoga practices over the years, but no guarantees as the answer explains:

Q2: My wife has started spinal breathing and the rashes started to subside from day one. Now they have almost faded away. It’s amazing how the practices work. Thanks for all your advice.
One more amazing thing was that my wife’s sight has improved from using lenses of 2.75 to 2.5 since she has started meditation. She had to change her lenses. I can’t stop from thinking that this incident and her practices are related. Does meditation help in correcting physical problems apart from cleansing the nervous system? Curious to know!
A2: That’s great news on your wife’s spinal breathing and disappearing rash. It is a wonderful practice with many long-term benefits, and one of the most effective internal energy balancers there is. It is the perfect companion for deep meditation. And these two practices together make an excellent foundation for enhancing yoga practices further to transport us quickly and comfortably along the road to enlightenment.
It is not common for yoga practices to suddenly reverse external physical dislocations, such as correcting eyesight. For that reason yoga is not presented as an instant cure-all for everything that can be ailing us. We do yoga for enlightenment, and perfect physical health is not always a prerequisite for that, though overall health will certainly tend to improve as the nervous system becomes purified. There is no question that sudden cures do happen sometimes. Is it the yoga? It could be if the ailment is tied to obstructions being dissolved deep in the nervous system where yoga is working.
Whether or not we are being physically cured, we can be sure we are being spiritually cured through yoga, and that cultivates in us a deep sense of wellbeing that is independent of the condition of the body. Inner harmony always becomes outer harmony, but not always in the way we might expect. Over time, we develop an inner perspective on things that enables us to cope with whatever may be going on in the body or around us, often with laughter. That’s liberation.
The guru is in you.

[LordBuzzKill (Alex)]

Hi Yogani,
Nice to see you on here.
I am currently practicing Deep Breathing Meditation. Is it ok for me add Spinal Breathing to Deep Breathing Meditation instead of Deep Meditation?

[Dennis (Dennis Osrow)]

I did Yoga eye exercises for about a year and it did improve my eyesight.
Six reps each of looking up then down, left then right, upper right to lower left, upper left to lower right, then in circles clockwise, then counterclockwise.
If you improve the eye muscles, you will see better (in most cases).

[yogani]

@LordBuzzKill

Hi Yogani,
Nice to see you on here.
I am currently practicing Deep Breathing Meditation. Is it ok for me add Spinal Breathing to Deep Breathing Meditation instead of Deep Meditation?

From Lesson 367:

Since we are using breath meditation to find a balance with an over-sensitivity that has resulted in excessive energy symptoms, we should be mindful of the energy implications in many of the AYP practices, beginning with spinal breathing pranayama.
Also, we should be aware that spinal breathing (Lesson 41) and breath meditation are more similar than spinal breathing and mantra meditation. So we should be well-established with breath meditation before we attempt spinal breathing. These are two different practices, involving two different procedures. In this case, both are working with breath in different ways, so we want to be clear about what we are doing with breath meditation before we attempt to add spinal breathing. And there is the energy aspect, so over-sensitive practitioners are advised to be on alert. The same goes for other energy practices, such as mudras, bandhas, kumbhaka, tantric sexual methods, etc.
Those engaged in breath meditation may find a more comfortable path of additional practices leading through samyama, self-inquiry and karma yoga (service), which focus less directly on the cultivation of ecstatic conductivity (internal energy flow), and may be more manageable for practitioners who have inner energy sensitivity already present. These practices naturally expand the expression (movement) of inner silence in our life, and will bring the necessary ecstatic conductivity and radiance along with less risk of energy overloads. Samyama, self-inquiry and karma yoga are also excellent vehicles for surging bhakti, which over-sensitive meditators usually have an abundance of.
Whatever additional practices are undertaken, prudent self-pacing is always the watch-word. Step-by-step. One thing at a time. And be sure to stabilize each practice, or level of practice, before moving on.

[LordBuzzKill (Alex)]

Thank you Dennis for the information on the eye exercises.
Thank you yogani. Might as well start with Samyama first.

[Mykal_K]

Hi LordBuzzKill,
Better late than sorry…
The book is called: “How To See and Read The Aura”, by Ted Andrews.

[LordBuzzKill (Alex)]

Hi Mykal K,
I saw that book before. What I am looking for, is eye exercises to improve eye sight. My parents have bad eye sight as they are getting older. Don’t remember if that book had anything to just simply improve vision.

[Mykal_K]

Do not think you want to give them this book, no.
Just googling eye excercises would give you what you need, I think.

[Kentox]

Tratka is one of the greatest eye exercises
moon gazing, candle gazing even yantra gazing whichever suits you go for it. It also simulates agna, so you might see strange things.

[Druttam0133]

@Mykal K

Do not think you want to give them this book, no.
Just googling eye excercises would give you what you need, I think.

You are absolutely right.

[Chard]

I’ve had several eye issues including 2 retina detachments plus having horrible eye sight. I’ve been told to eat a lot of greens! That’s great to hear those ideas though. Have you considered Lasik or PRK surgery? It doesn’t deal w root prob but it sure makes life easier when at least you can read the alarm clock without your nose touching the clock! C

[reginaK]

Hi!
Yoga eye exercises can be a great way to improve vision and reduce eye strain, especially if you spend a lot of time in front of screens or doing activities that require intense focus. These exercises typically involve relaxation techniques, eye movements, and focusing practices that help relieve tension around the eyes and improve their ability to function efficiently.
Some popular yoga eye exercises include:
Palming: Rubbing your hands together to generate warmth and then gently cupping your palms over your closed eyes to relax them.
Blinking: Rapid blinking for a few seconds to refresh and hydrate your eyes.
Focus shifting: Focusing on a near object for a few seconds and then shifting focus to something farther away to improve focus flexibility.
Eye rolling: Rolling your eyes in circles, first clockwise and then counterclockwise, to improve eye muscle flexibility.
As for whether they work, many people find eye exercises, including yoga-based ones, helpful for reducing eye strain, promoting relaxation, and improving focus. However, they’re not a miracle cure and won’t necessarily fix significant vision issues like nearsightedness or farsightedness. They can, however, complement other vision practices and help maintain eye health.
If you’re interested in giving eye exercises a try, consistency is key! Have you tried any specific eye exercises before?

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