At what time we should do tratak?

Jyoti Tratak – Concentrated Gazing on Flame It is best practiced at night so that the room can be dark and the focus can be directed on the candle more easily. Follow the same procedure as bindu tratak but gaze at the tip of the wick, not the whole flame.

How long should I do tratak meditation?

Going through all the steps of tratak should last 10 to 30 minutes.

How many times tratak should be done?

Repeat the practice 3 times. The practice time should gradually build. In the initial stages, look at the flame only for about 10-15 seconds. Slowly increase this time, so that after about one year you can look at the flame for 1 minute and then concentrate on the inner image with closed eyes for about 4 minutes.

Can Tratak be done daily?

The tratak kriya strengthens eye muscles and improves vision and memory. Those who have sleeping difficulties should do tratak daily without fail. It also strengthens the ability to concentrate. According to Swami Ramdev, the tratak kriya is performed using points, stars, sun, moon, lamp, candle etc.

Can you blink during Tratak?

‘Trataka’ otherwise known as ‘yogic gazing’, is an ancient meditation practice, that also serves as a ‘kriya’, or cleansing process, of the eyes. In bahiranga trataka you gaze steadily at a single object without blinking, until the eyes sting or begin to water.

Can Tratak be harmful?

Yes, if done overly forcefully, in a tense manner, you can damage your eyes. No matter if you do tratak on a dot, idol, image, candle, fire, sun, moon, star or body of water. No matter what. If done inconsiderately, you’ll damage your eyes.

Can we do Tratak daily?

Keep watching it until your eyes get tired. Do not keep blinking once your eyes are tired, just close them for a minute. After this, wash your eyes with cold water. You can do this daily or 1-2 times a week.

Can we wash eyes after tratak?

Cupping or Palming the Eyes: Palming or cupping the eyes is practised after completing the practice of Trataka. However, it is recommended to wash the eyes by taking drinking water (room temperature) in one palm and dipping the eye into it for a few seconds. Blink the eyes a couple of times when it is in the water.