🌟 Sit 50-70cm from your candle for optimal focus |
👁 Trataka strengthens the optic nerve over time |
🧠 Fixed-gaze meditation activates the prefrontal cortex |
🌟 Use pure beeswax candles for cleaner longer sessions |
😴 10 minutes of Trataka before bed improves sleep depth |
👁 Blink naturally - forcing no-blink causes strain |
🧗 Start with 2-3 minutes and build up gradually |
🌟 Place your candle at eye level to avoid neck strain |
💡 A dark quiet room enhances Trataka concentration |
🧠 Regular practice improves memory and mental clarity |
🌟 After gazing close your eyes and visualize the flame |
👁 Trataka is one of the six classical Hatha Yoga purifications |
🧗 Practice on an empty stomach for best results |
🌟 Early morning or late evening are ideal practice times |
😴 Trataka calms the nervous system before sleep |
👁 Keep your spine straight to maintain alertness during practice |
🧠 The afterimage you see with closed eyes is called Chidakasha |
🌟 Consistency matters more than duration - practice daily