07/09/2022
Trataka is a yogic purification and method of meditation that involves staring at a single point such as a small object, black dot, candle flame, sun or moon. It is said to bring energy to the "third eye" and promote various psychic abilities. An ancient meditation practice, that also serves as a ‘kriya’, or cleansing process, of the eyes.
There are 2 types of trataka practice:-
1. antaranga trataka (internal gazing)
2. bahiranga trataka (external gazing)
Bahiranga trataka
In bahiranga trataka you gaze steadily at a single object without blinking, until the eyes sting or begin to water. The objective is for the focal point to be something the eyes will not get easily distracted from, and will stay imprinted once the eyes are closed.
Antaranga trataka
In antaranga trataka, you begin like bahiranga trataka, but the eyes are kept closed once you’ve taken in the image of the object/flame. If you do not have an object to look at then usually one imagines a star, flame or spot of light in the middle of the eyebrows. It is a more advanced practice where one must keep ‘seeing’ their object and bringing their awareness back to something, that they can’t actually see.
Trataka is said to help prevent, treat and even cure various eye diseases. It increases concentration and focus and is said to enhance intuition. Its practice disconnects us from the external world and the mind away from the body. With practice it enhances our ability to be mentally and physically productive and focused, but also to switch off and be still when needed. It is also an interesting way of developing still meditation and concentration in kids.
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