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The Art of Cosmic Vision: Practices for Improving Your Eyesight
How to achieve perfect vision naturally through proven eye-training methods
• Explains how vision problems are related to imbalances in the internal organs
• Provides Taoist and Ayurvedic practices for harmonizing the liver and kidneys, the organs directly associated with eye problems
In the West, problems with eyesight are treated separately from overall health, usually with prescription glasses or contact lenses. But Eastern systems of holistic healing view the eyes as mirrors of physical health. Eye problems reflect problems with the internal organs, most specifically the liver and kidneys. The Art of Cosmic Vision offers Taoist healing sound exercises for strengthening the liver and kidneys as well as seven internal Chi Kung exercises and Dao-Yin self-massage practices for toning the organ meridians. It also provides extensive dietary recommendations, including a complete Ayurvedic analysis of the three main nutritional body types.
The wide variety of eye-strengthening exercises in The Art of Cosmic Vision includes the Egyptian Black Dot technique, the Taoist Long Swing technique, the Tai Chi Rocker Eye technique, and relaxing Yoga Eye Palming techniques. Rather than viewing the ciliary muscle within the eye as the only muscle responsible for focus, these exercises improve focus by training all of the muscles surrounding the eyes. With attention to improved diet, physical exercise, and these proven eye-training techniques, readers can restore their vision to vibrant health.
• Explains how vision problems are related to imbalances in the internal organs
• Provides Taoist and Ayurvedic practices for harmonizing the liver and kidneys, the organs directly associated with eye problems
In the West, problems with eyesight are treated separately from overall health, usually with prescription glasses or contact lenses. But Eastern systems of holistic healing view the eyes as mirrors of physical health. Eye problems reflect problems with the internal organs, most specifically the liver and kidneys. The Art of Cosmic Vision offers Taoist healing sound exercises for strengthening the liver and kidneys as well as seven internal Chi Kung exercises and Dao-Yin self-massage practices for toning the organ meridians. It also provides extensive dietary recommendations, including a complete Ayurvedic analysis of the three main nutritional body types.
The wide variety of eye-strengthening exercises in The Art of Cosmic Vision includes the Egyptian Black Dot technique, the Taoist Long Swing technique, the Tai Chi Rocker Eye technique, and relaxing Yoga Eye Palming techniques. Rather than viewing the ciliary muscle within the eye as the only muscle responsible for focus, these exercises improve focus by training all of the muscles surrounding the eyes. With attention to improved diet, physical exercise, and these proven eye-training techniques, readers can restore their vision to vibrant health.
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208 pages, Paperback
First published March 9, 2010
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About the author
Mantak Chia
270 books329 followersMantak Chia is a Taoist Master. He is best known for teaching his Taoist practices under the names of Healing Tao, Tao Yoga, Universal Healing Tao System and Chi Kung. Throughout decades of teaching, he has run numerous workshops, written a series of books, and published a number of training videos. For this reason, some people call him an author, a teacher or a healer. He views himself primarily as a teacher, "who helps his students empower themselves through cultivation of their chi energy." (-wiki)
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October 21, 2023
Our modern lifestyles add a lot of stress to our eyes – what with desk jobs, limited outdoor time, poor lighting, and close work. I suppose as readers, we need to be watchful, as this book also mentions. This book goes much further than most in terms of eye care and I found quite a lot of new material I had not come across before. It is mentioned that one of the authors recovered from very bad eyesight.
This book covers a wide range of habits and exercises – palming, sunning, eye gazing, swings. acupressure and others. Diet advice follows with emphasis on seeds & herbs which are good for vision, as also limiting fast food, sugar, salt and oils. This book fuses practices in the Tao tradition, Ayurveda and modern research. There is also a daily habits suggestion.
There is an elaborate disclaimer at the start to use this only with a Tao instructor, which I found surprising. Other than that, matter tends to repeat a little – first introduced in a shorter form and then in more detail.
Overall, a sensible set of practices which I found useful.
My rating: 4.25 / 5.
This book covers a wide range of habits and exercises – palming, sunning, eye gazing, swings. acupressure and others. Diet advice follows with emphasis on seeds & herbs which are good for vision, as also limiting fast food, sugar, salt and oils. This book fuses practices in the Tao tradition, Ayurveda and modern research. There is also a daily habits suggestion.
There is an elaborate disclaimer at the start to use this only with a Tao instructor, which I found surprising. Other than that, matter tends to repeat a little – first introduced in a shorter form and then in more detail.
Overall, a sensible set of practices which I found useful.
My rating: 4.25 / 5.
June 19, 2010
Modern living puts a great deal of stress on our eyes. Staring at a computer screen for eight to ten hours each day. Reading the newspaper under artificial light. Focusing on fine details. Our eyes were simply not meant for such abuse.
The Art of Cosmic Vision looks to strengthening our eyes. Therefore, much of the book is dedicated to a wide range of exercises that done over time will strengthen the eyes. As healthy living will also benefit our eyes, the book also encourages good nutrition and lifestyle habits.
For me, I was most attracted to the exercises and sections that could help reduce eye strain and relax my tired eyes. The Art of Cosmic Vision provides an ample variety of choices. This book includes everything from focus exercises and meditations through massage and tapping to Ayurvedic nutrition and yoga.
The Art of Cosmic Vision looks to strengthening our eyes. Therefore, much of the book is dedicated to a wide range of exercises that done over time will strengthen the eyes. As healthy living will also benefit our eyes, the book also encourages good nutrition and lifestyle habits.
For me, I was most attracted to the exercises and sections that could help reduce eye strain and relax my tired eyes. The Art of Cosmic Vision provides an ample variety of choices. This book includes everything from focus exercises and meditations through massage and tapping to Ayurvedic nutrition and yoga.
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