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data-message-id=\"3e910549-1395-4497-91d5-8bc19c85bd08\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>Trataka (or tratak), the ancient yogic practice of steady gazing, is a powerful tool for concentration and mental clarity. By fixing your gaze on a candle flame or sacred symbol, this simple yet profound exercise strengthens eyesight, purifies the mind, and trains focus by calming mental distractions.<\/p><p>As one of yoga&#8217;s six <em>kriyas<\/em>, or purification practices, Trataka integrates breath, vision, and inner visualization, guiding practitioners toward deeper meditation and heightened awareness.<\/p><p>Whether a beginner or seasoned yogi, explore Trataka to discover the transformative potential of concentrated gaze.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25f7734 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"25f7734\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-198606ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"198606ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"5384\" class=\"elementor elementor-5384\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14639b91 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14639b91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e735140 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3e735140\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-158e9451 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"158e9451\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-square-full&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-square-full\\&quot; 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This method helps calm the mind, strengthen focus, and improve eyesight. It is often used as a preliminary step to deepen meditation.<\/p><h3>Instructions for Candle Meditation<\/h3><h4>1. Setup<\/h4><p>Find a quiet, darkened room free from drafts, and sit cross-legged in a comfortable position. Place a lit candle at eye level, about an arm\u2019s length away.<\/p><h4>2. Begin with Breath Awareness<\/h4><p>Close your eyes and focus on your breath for 2\u20133 minutes to center yourself.<\/p><h4>3. Gaze at the Candle Flame<\/h4><p>Open your eyes and fix your gaze on the candle\u2019s flame.<\/p><p>Try not to blink, looking at the flame steadily for 1\u20133 minutes. Tears may flow, which naturally cleanses the eyes.<\/p><h4>4. Visualize the Flame<\/h4><p>Close your eyes and visualize the flame at the point between your eyebrows (ajna chakra or the third eye center).<\/p><p>Hold this mental image until it fades.<\/p><h4>5. Repeat the Cycle<\/h4><p>Alternate between gazing at the candle and visualizing it with closed eyes. Start with a few minutes and gradually increase the duration as your focus strengthens.<\/p><p>Regular practice of candle meditation can lead to deeper concentration, mental clarity, and inner peace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f4a49fa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f4a49fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b973f78 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b973f78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51e13064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51e13064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trataka as Kriya or Purification Exercise<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6795f67 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6795f67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3177118d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3177118d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73f5203 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73f5203\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Trataka candle gazing serves as an important purification exercise, or <em>kriya<\/em>, in yoga, specifically targeting the eyes and mind.<\/p><p>As practitioners gaze steadily at a candle flame without blinking, the eyes naturally begin to water, which cleanses the tear ducts and removes impurities from the eyes. This act of focused gazing also strengthens the optic nerves, enhancing clarity of vision over time.<\/p><p>Beyond the physical benefits, Trataka purifies the mind by training it to hold a single point of concentration, reducing mental distractions and fostering inner stillness.<\/p><p>This combination of physical and mental cleansing allows Trataka to function as a bridge to deeper meditative practices, as it sharpens the mind\u2019s focus and clears away inner disturbances. Thus, Trataka serves as both a physical eye exercise and a profound mental discipline, cleansing and preparing the practitioner for a more centered and purified state of being.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59fec7ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"59fec7ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5494e9b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5494e9b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10a073b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10a073b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of Trataka<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ac5cf97 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5ac5cf97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-404dca30 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"404dca30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6afb45ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6afb45ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The benefits of Trataka, or steady gazing meditation, include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Enhanced concentration:<\/strong> Tratak trains the mind to focus on a single point, improving overall mental concentration and reducing distractions.<\/li><li><strong>Purification of the eyes:<\/strong> Tears produced during Trataka cleanse the tear ducts and flush out impurities, supporting eye health.<\/li><li><strong>Improved vision:<\/strong> The practice strengthens the eye muscles and optic nerves, which can lead to better eyesight.<\/li><li><strong>Mental clarity and calmness:<\/strong> Focusing on one point helps quiet mental chatter, leading to inner peace and clarity of mind.<\/li><li><strong>Stimulates brain function:<\/strong> The optic nerve&#8217;s connection to the brain allows Trataka to stimulate and activate neural pathways, enhancing alertness.<\/li><li><strong>Purification of the mind:<\/strong> Trataka is a <em>kriya<\/em>, or purification exercise, that helps cleanse the mind of negative or scattered thoughts.<\/li><li><strong>Preparation for meditation:<\/strong> Trataka builds focus and concentration, serving as an excellent preliminary exercise for deeper meditation practices.<\/li><li><strong>Balancing of energy:<\/strong> Steady gazing is said to help awaken and balance energy centers, particularly the third eye chakra, supporting spiritual growth.<\/li><li><strong>Relief from eye strain:<\/strong> Regular practice can alleviate eye fatigue, particularly for those who experience strain from screen time.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5ae24e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d5ae24e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e960e45 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3e960e45\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19406551 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19406551\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Other Trataka Techniques<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4447cd47 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4447cd47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45b3991d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45b3991d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d77d75b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d77d75b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In addition to candle gazing, there are several other Trataka exercises that focus on different objects to achieve mental and visual concentration.<\/p><p>Practitioners may choose to gaze at a black dot on a piece of paper, an OM symbol, or a sacred yantra \u2014 geometric diagrams designed to draw and focus the mind. These symbols carry specific spiritual meanings and help guide the practitioner\u2019s mind to a meditative state.<\/p><p>Gazing at natural objects, such as a flower, shell, or even a bright star or the moon, provides an alternative way to practice Trataka outdoors.<\/p><p>Yogis also perform Trataka by focusing on the space between the eyebrows (the third eye) or the tip of the nose, which strengthens eye muscles and, according to yogic teachings, activates the ajna chakra and influences the nervous system.<\/p><p>By using these various objects as focal points, Trataka can be customized to suit different intentions and environments, allowing for both mental stillness and the awakening of subtle energy within.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68565648 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"68565648\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573d6777 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"573d6777\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4050dc8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4050dc8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Long and How Often to Do Trataka<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a50a9d8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4a50a9d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ea369cc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ea369cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363f79ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"363f79ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Beginners should initially limit their practice to a few minutes in total, alternating between gazing and visualization periods. Over time, practitioners can extend the duration up to half an hour as their concentration deepens.<\/p><p>For optimal benefits, Trataka should be practiced regularly and systematically. Consistent daily practice is encouraged, as Trataka builds concentration and steadies the mind when performed over an extended period, ideally for six months without significant breaks. This consistency helps maintain the clarity and focus developed through the exercise. If there are interruptions in practice, practitioners are advised to make up the missed time to maintain the momentum and benefits\u200b.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-462b6c75 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"462b6c75\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-676cc8cf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"676cc8cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57da044d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57da044d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Relaxing the Eyes after Trataka<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aa2fa07 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4aa2fa07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-566a7c41 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"566a7c41\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1b5526 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1b5526\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Palming is a simple yet effective practice used in yoga to relax and soothe the eyes, particularly after exercises like Trataka or other eye-related practices.<\/p><p>It can be practiced at any time to refresh the eyes, especially after prolonged screen use or other visually demanding tasks, and it supports overall eye health and mental relaxation.<\/p><ol><li><strong>Warm the hands<\/strong><br \/>Begin by rubbing your palms together briskly to generate warmth through friction. Continue until your palms feel comfortably warm.<\/li><li><strong>Position the hands<\/strong><br \/>Close your eyes and gently cup your warmed palms over them. Make sure not to press on the eyelids; instead, let your hands rest lightly to provide both warmth and darkness.<\/li><li><strong>Relax and breathe<\/strong><br \/>Sit quietly with your hands over your eyes, taking slow, deep breaths. Focus on letting go of any tension in your eyes and surrounding muscles.<\/li><li><strong>Hold for 30 seconds<\/strong><br \/>Keep your hands over your eyes for about 30 seconds, allowing the warmth and darkness to soothe and relax them.<\/li><li><strong>Slowly release<\/strong><br \/>After 30 seconds, slowly remove your hands, gradually letting your eyes adjust to the light. Open them gently and notice the feeling of relaxation.<\/li><\/ol><p>This technique can be repeated several times, especially if the eyes feel tired or strained.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7264c2e8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7264c2e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-198d8ee0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"198d8ee0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bd4cbbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2bd4cbbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d06a5b0 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1d06a5b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-297a4ba3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"297a4ba3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c42fc4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"6c42fc4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1810\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1810\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What should I do if my eyes become red during the practice of Trataka? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1810\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75843081 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75843081\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ff1f14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ff1f14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During Trataka, which is a yogic practice of steady gazing, the eyes can sometimes become red, especially in individuals with weaker capillaries. This redness is temporary and not a cause for concern. To avoid strain, it is best to start with shorter durations and gradually increase the time.<\/p><p>Additionally, palming \u2014 rubbing the hands together to warm them and then cupping them over closed eyes \u2014 can help relax and soothe the eyes after practice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What should I do if my eyes become red during the practice of Trataka?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"During Trataka, which is a yogic practice of steady gazing, the eyes can sometimes become red, especially in individuals with weaker capillaries. This redness is temporary and not a cause for concern. 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