Here is a detailed explanation of 5 yogasanas you should practice daily to improve eyesight and strengthen eye health naturally:
🧘♂️ 1. Palming (पामिंग)
How to Do It:
- Sit comfortably.
- Rub both palms together until they feel warm.
- Gently place the palms over your closed eyes without pressing them.
- Relax and breathe deeply for 1–2 minutes.
Benefits:
- Relaxes the eye muscles.
- Reduces eye strain and fatigue.
- Promotes blood circulation around the eyes.
🧘♀️ 2. Trataka (त्राटक) – Candle Gazing
How to Do It:
- Light a candle at eye level in a dark room.
- Sit comfortably and gaze at the flame without blinking for as long as possible.
- Close your eyes and visualize the flame in your mind.
- Repeat 2–3 times.
Benefits:
- Improves focus and concentration.
- Enhances vision clarity and sharpness.
- Strengthens eye muscles and the optic nerves.
🧘♂️ 3. Eye Rotations (नेत्र चक्रासन)
How to Do It:
- Sit in a cross-legged position.
- Without moving your head, rotate your eyes:
- Up and down
- Left and right
- Clockwise and anti-clockwise
- Do each for 5 rounds.
Benefits:
- Increases flexibility of eye muscles.
- Stimulates optic nerves.
- Reduces risk of myopia and hypermetropia.
🧘♀️ 4. Bhujangasana (भुजंगासन) – Cobra Pose
How to Do It:
- Lie flat on your stomach.
- Place your palms under your shoulders and inhale.
- Raise your upper body while keeping elbows slightly bent.
- Hold for 15–30 seconds and relax.
Benefits:
- Increases blood flow to the face and eyes.
- Relieves fatigue and tension.
- Improves spinal health, which supports nervous system and vision.
🧘♂️ 5. Shavasana (शवासन) – Corpse Pose
How to Do It:
- Lie down on your back.
- Close your eyes, relax each part of your body, and breathe deeply.
- Stay in this position for 5–10 minutes.
Benefits:
- Relieves stress and mental fatigue.
- Helps reduce eye pressure.
- Promotes overall relaxation and better sleep, both essential for healthy eyes.
✅ Additional Tips for Better Eyesight:
- Blink regularly, especially while using screens.
- Follow the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds).
- Include eye-friendly foods: carrots, amla, spinach, almonds.
- Stay hydrated and avoid excess screen exposure.
