Yoga can help you maintain your vision by lowering stress, enhancing blood flow to the eyes, and easing eye strain. The founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, offered some yoga positions that can assist with visual assistance in an interview with HT Lifestyle.
- Palm exercises: Close your eyes and take a comfortable seat while palming. Press firmly with your palms until they get warm. Next, cover your closed eyelids with your palms in a gentle cup shape without pressing.
- Eye movements: One such exercise is the “eye rotations” exercise, which involves slowly rotating your eyes in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction. To increase attention and flexibility, you can also practice “near and far focusing,” which involves switching between focusing on an object that is close to you and one that is far away.
- Blinking exercise: A natural method of lubricating the eyes and preventing dryness is to blink. On the other hand, when focusing attentively or staring at a screen, many people tend to blink less frequently.
- Trataka: Gazing steadfastly at a single point, either a candle flame or a black dot on a wall, is a yoga technique known as trataka. This exercise calms the eyes and enhances focus and attention. To begin, take a comfortable seat and spend as much time as you can staring at the selected object without blinking.
Moreover, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar suggested the yoga asanas listed below for maintaining eye health:
- Balasana (Child’s Pose): With your big toes touching and your legs wide apart, take a seat on your heels. Bend forward, placing your arms in front of you or next to your body, and resting your forehead on the mat.
- Shavasana (Corpse Pose): With your legs extended and your arms by your sides, lie flat on your back. Shut your eyes and concentrate on taking slow, steady breaths.
- Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose): With your legs stretched out along the wall, take a sideways seat next to a wall. Maintaining your hips close to the wall, sway your legs against it while lying back. Shut your eyes and put your arms down by your sides.
- Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation): Yoga positions that enhance blood flow to the eyes and stimulate the optic nerves include a series of bends, stretches, and inversions that go both forward and backward in this sequence.
- Pranayama: Breathing techniques can assist with mental relaxation, stress reduction, and better oxygenation of the eyes. To encourage relaxation and improved vision, try deep breathing exercises like Bhramari (bee breath) or Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing).
He wrapped up, “Incorporating these Yoga poses and practices into your daily routine can help support healthy eyesight and alleviate symptoms of eye strain and fatigue. However, it’s essential to consult with an eye care professional if you experience persistent vision problems or discomfort. Additionally, remember to take regular breaks from screens, maintain proper lighting conditions, and stay hydrated to support overall eye health.”
Note: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice.
