YOGIC KARMA TRATAKA IN EYE DISORDERS – A REVIEW

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Trataka, Yogic gazing, Eye disorders, Refractive errors, Eye muscles

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Komal k Sharma
shri ayurved mahavidyalaya,nagpur

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Trataka is one of the important karmas prescribedin Ayurveda. It can be described as Yogic gazing which aims at purification of eyes and mind. In this procedure one has to focus on an object without blinking or flickering of eyes till tears roll down. It can be categorized as internal or external as well as near or far depending upon the focus. This type of yogic gazing train and strengthen upward, downward and lateral movement of eye muscles. It also makes eye to get accustomed to influence of light and environment. Thus enabling mind to concentrate on one point. Hence the practice of Tratakacan play an important therapeutic role in various eye disorders like nystagmus, strabismus and vision disorders. As it relaxes the nervous system, it enhances concentration and willpower.

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Komal k Sharma. (2020). YOGIC KARMA TRATAKA IN EYE DISORDERS – A REVIEW. Ayurlog: National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science, 8(02). Retrieved from https://ayurlog.com/index.php/ayurlog/article/view/514
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