TRATAKA त्राटक
•Trataka (Sanskrit त्राटक Trāṭak: "look, gaze")
•It is a yogic purification (a shatkarma) and a tantric method of meditation that involves staring at a single point such as a small object, black dot or candle flame.
•It is said to bring energy to the "third eye" (ājňā chakra) and promote various psychic abilities.
•Trataka is a wonderful practice for everyone and especially for the aspirant of meditation.
Benefits:
-Purifies the eyes, strengthens the eye muscles and improves vision, helps to get rid of mild eye problems like short sightedness.
-Helps with sleeping difficulties and bedwetting.
-Strengthens the ability to concentrate and is therefore recommended for school children.
-Develops intuition, the ability to visualize and willpower.
-Trataka removes insomnia.
-Trataka removes distractions in the mind.
-It improves mental, memory, nervous stability.
-Excellent method as preparation for mantra meditation.
-Develops greater work efficiency and productivity.
-Brings greater clarity in mind and improves decision-making ability.
-Provides stress relief and deep relaxation.
Caution:
-This exercise is not suitable for people with psychic problems.
-Those who have a tendency towards Schizophrenia or hallucinations should not practice Trataka.
