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Written By: Arushi Bidhuri | Published : July 20, 2021 4:18 PM IST
Shilpa Shetty Recommends Tratak Mediation
Shilpa Shetty Kundra is known to share her fitness related videos on social media, but this time the actress shared the way she keeps herself calm. She took to her Instagram account on Monday to share all about the meditation technique that helps calm the mind, reduce stress and sharpens eyesight. While meditation in any form is beneficial, the technique Shetty talked about is known as Tratak. Just like other forms, Tratak helps calm yourself down and get rid of stress and anxiety.
She captioned the video, "We may not always have the power to change what's happening around us, but we can definitely control what happens within. That is possible only through Yoga. Give yourself the ability to calm the mind, reduce unwanted thoughts, centre your wandering attention, and improve your focus through Tratak Meditation." In the video, Shilpa says, "This is an ancient meditation practise that also serves as a kriya or a cleansing process of the eyes." According to the clip, practising this kriya will help increase concentration levels, fight sleeping difficulties, sharpen eyesight and reduce stress.
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There is a reason why eyes are called a window to your mind and soul and the mind-eye link is direct and powerful. According to Art of Living, the literal meaning of Tratak is 'to gaze'. It is a way to remove the disturbances of the mind. A Tratak practitioner must fix his or her gaze on an item. This item might be a lamp flame, a candle, a Shiva Linga, or a black dot on the wall. The underlying principle of this type of meditation is to make a connection between the mind and the eye. The idea is to make the mind stable and ward off unnecessary thoughts by fixing the gaze at one particular object.
All kinds of meditation benefit people and ward off stress and anxiety. Even a few minutes of meditation might help you regain your calm and inner serenity. However, there are some specific benefits of Tratak meditation that you should know about:
While it is believed to benefit everyone who does Tratak meditation, but children and those with eye diseases are not recommended to practice this meditation technique. Also, consult a professional before incorporating new techniques into your daily regimen.
