An analytical study on role of Trataka in childhood eye disorders

Authors

  • Yogita Shrivas Professor-Kaumarbhritya, Govt Ayurved college, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
  • Sujata Shamkuwar Asst. Professor-Striroga-Prasutitantra, Govt. Ayurved college, Jabalpur, M. P. India
  • Madhavi Nagrare Professor, Sharir Rachna, Bharati Ayurved Medical college, Durg, CG, India

Keywords:

Trataka, Yogic gazing, eye disorders, vision disorders

Abstract

Trataka 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 movements of eye muscles. It also makes eyes to get accustomed to influence of light and environment. Thus enabling mind to concentrate on one point .Hence the practice of Trataka can 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, it can play a good role in childhood behavioral disorders such as ADHD, tics, temper tantrums etc too.

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Published

2017-01-10

How to Cite

Shrivas, Y., Shamkuwar, S., & Nagrare, M. (2017). An analytical study on role of Trataka in childhood eye disorders. Ayurline: International Journal of Research in Indian Medicine, 1(01), 90–97. Retrieved from https://ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/44

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