The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies: Based on the Timeless Wisdom of India's 5,000-Year-Old Medical System

by Vasant Dattatray Lad

Ayurvedic Eye Exercises The following exercises will strengthen your eyes. • First, blink the eyes rapidly several times. Then, with eyes open, move your eyes in this pattern: up and down side to side diagonally from top left to bottom right diagonally from top right to bottom left clockwise in a circle counterclockwise in a circle • Hold your arm outstretched in front of you. Look at the tip of your index finger, and gradually bring the finger close to you, following it with your eyes, until it touches your “third eye,” between the eyebrows. • Look at the tip of your nose, and then up toward your “third eye.” • Finally, close your eyes tightly, then release. These exercises are beneficial for improving the circulation of the eccentric muscles of the eyeball. After finishing the exercises, or anytime your eyes feel tired or strained, rub your palms vigorously together for a few seconds to generate some warmth, then place them lightly over your eyes. Feel how soothing the warmth is! Keep them there for a minute or two to strengthen and nourish your eyes.