The secrets to a well-nourished body and stable mind lie hidden in the scriptures of the 5000-year old holistic healing system of India, Ayurveda. To have beautiful eyes, one doesn’t necessarily have to follow a complex beauty and diet regimen. Beauty simple begins with common sense. It can be as simple as eating at the right time, in the right quantity, sleeping well and managing stress wisely.
5 Ayurveda secrets to beautiful eyes
RELAX AND MEDITATE
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The mind and eyes are intertwined. The health of the mind is directly related to the health of the eyes. Constantly being under stress can cause the under-eye skin to darken causing dark circles and puffy eyes. To relieve tired eyes, place 2 slices of cucumber soaked in cold water over the eyes for 5-10 minutes daily. Meditation and Pranayam are highly effective in relieving the mental stress. “Trataka” is a practice that helps you get rid of eyesight problems from the root. A daily practice of 30-45 minutes after learning the method from a trained instructor can take you a long way in achieving healthy and beautiful eyes.
TARPAN THERAPY
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Tarpan therapy is an answer to most eye ailments like redness and stiffness of eyes. This therapy should be performed once a year (6 cycles) for maintaining the health of eyes and minimizing the effects of pollution and dust. Netra Tarpan absolutely rejuvenates the eyes and leaves them looking radiant and sparkling.
TRATAKA
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Trataka is an eye-cleansing technique described in the Upanishads and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. It begins with a set of eye exercises followed by palming and then gazing at a point on the wall or the flame of a candle. Palming helps the eyes recover from the constant stress of light. Hence, it should be done on a daily basis to prevent eye strain and weakened eyesight. Not only does Trataka improve eyesight, it adds sparkle to the eyes, purifies them and strengthens the eye muscles. We’ve given you more than one reason to learn the practice of Trataka from a yoga instructor!
PRACTICE YOGASANAS
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Yogasanas like Shirsasana, Sarvangasana and Surya Namaskara have been proven to be extremely beneficial for the eyes. They boost the blood circulation to the blood vessels, relax the eyes, help you get rid of dark circles and improve vision in the long run. However, one must strictly practice yogic postures under a trained yoga instructor.
GET SLEEP AT THE RIGHT TIME
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One must avoid constant changes in sleep/wake routine. If you’re trying to make up for the lost night sleep by sleeping during the day, it’s probably doing more harm to your eyes than good. Sleeping before Pitta time (10 PM) is an important part of having beautiful, healthy and sparkling eyes.
Being aware of your body’s cycles and needs is highly important if you’re keen on maintaining your body’s health. There are a lot of other eye care techniques that one can follow but we just listed the most important ones. Cultivate some of these healthy habits to flaunt those healthy and sparkling eyes.
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