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How to set up Trataka Meditation

The Art of Aging Mindfully

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Dharana (concentration)
  • Ekagrata (one-pointedness of mind)
  • Sensory withdrawal (Pratyahara)

Ideal for

  • Beginners to meditation
  • Individuals seeking to improve focus
  • Those experiencing mental restlessness

Lesson

Instructions

This video explains how to set up for the practice of trataka, the practice of gazing at a single point. This ancient technique focuses ...

Steps

  • Trataka (fixed gaze meditation)
  • Focused attention
  • Breath awareness in meditation

Benefits

  • Improves concentration and focus
  • Strengthens eye muscles and vision
  • Calms the mind and reduces mental distraction
  • Enhances memory and cognitive function

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
12 minutes
Equipment
yoga mat or cushioncandle or fixed point for gazingcomfortable seating
Target areas
mindeyesnervous system
Energy
calming

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