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Trataka

Candle gazing · 8 min
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Trataka

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Before you begin

  • Gaze softly; blink whenever you need to. Watering eyes are common, so close them and rest.
  • Keep the candle at arm's length, at eye level, on a stable surface away from fabric.
  • Avoid this practice with epilepsy or photosensitivity, eye strain, recent eye surgery, glaucoma or cataract.
  • Remove contact lenses before practice.

Please choose a gentler practice, or ask your teacher first, if you have:

  • Epilepsy or photosensitivity
  • Glaucoma or cataract
  • Recent eye surgery
  • Eye strain or dry eyes
  • Migraine triggered by light

Not a substitute for medical advice.

Trataka is steady gazing at a candle flame, one of the classical cleansing practices (shatkarma). You gaze softly without straining, then close the eyes and hold the after-image at the brow. Two rounds of gazing and inner seeing build one-pointed attention.

What it supports

  • Supports one-pointed attention
  • Helps quieten a scattered mind
  • Brings a calm, inward focus