10/12/2020
Trataka Meditation
If you’re struggling with meditation, maybe try a candle gazing meditation and see if you have more success.
When our gaze is focused on the flame of a candle, we see nothing else. This allows the mind to fully focus on the candle as everything else in the room fades away from your awareness. At the same time, any invasive thoughts or distractions will also fade away.
It helps with focus and cultivates a more peaceful state of mind.
Simply sit straight in a comfortable position and stare at the candle. Allow it to be the main focus of your mind. Hold your eyes steady even if you feel distracted or bored. Your eyes may begin to water, but hold steady and the sensation will pass. If you blink or get distracted, just return your attention to the flame. As you gaze at the candle, breath. Focus on the sensation of the light flowing into you with each inhalation. As time passes, the room around you will fade until your only awareness is the flame.