"tatakau" refers to the opinion sustained anything. Allocate 2 types of this technique: external and internal. External "Trataka" to perform better, because people should look into an external object. Internal "Trataka" is done using the visualization and requires considerable skill in concentration. Practice can approach any object. It may be a rose, a tree branch, a point on the wall, the sun and the moon, as well as the Indian "mandalas" and "yantras".

 

the Most suitable target for training is the flame of a candle. The fire will serve as the perfect tool to strengthen optic nerve and improve concentration. This practice is done in a dark room with the lights off. The candle should be placed at eye level and the light need not tremble.

 

Posture practice can serve as "Siddhasana". The body should be relaxed and the mind calm and focused. In the beginning of your workout a few minutes you can devote to the practice of corporal immobility, with a completely straight spine. This will calm the internal processes of the body and set the mind. After this it is necessary to direct the gaze into the middle part of the flame.

 

a Wandering eye and blinking the eyes is not necessary. Man must endeavour to look into the flames for as long as I can. 10 to 15 minutes, but if you have the strength to look longer, without closing your eyes, you can practice on. Cover the eyes when the person in need. The mind must be silent, no need to think about flame.

 

This technique can be done anytime, but a greater training effect can be achieved if "Trataka" is performed before sleeping or before meditation. Internal "Trataka" in the beginning, exercises can be performed as external, with careful contemplation flame of a candle. Then you must close your eyes and concentrate on the mind the spot light. The whole session may take 10-15 minutes.

 

Yogis believe that by using this technique, you can banish all diseases associated with eyes and also to remove the feeling of laziness and fatigue. People prone to depression, insomnia can do it every day. This will allow you to normalize the mental state and balance the physiology of the body. With regular practice disappear headaches, nearsightedness. In one of the Scriptures on yoga have pointed out that "Trataka" contributes to the development of clairvoyance and other abilities.