Nasikagra Drishti Mudra

     In Sanskrit, Nasikagra means "nose tip," Drishti means "gaze" or "focal point" and Mudra means "gesture." This practice is a Mana Mudra meaning "head gesture" practice and is described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita as well as the Shiva Samhita.

     With practice you can keep the eyes focused on the nose tip for long periods of time. Do not strain the eyes at all.

     The duration of the practice can be extend over several months. This Mudra can be practiced at any time of the day, but the early morning or before bed is best.

Nasikagra Drishti Mudra

Practice

  • Relax the shoulders and bring the palms to the knees.

  • Roll the eyes down the inwards towards the tip of the nose.

  • Hold the gaze for a few seconds to start.

  • Close the eyes when strain in the eyes starts.

  • Open the eyes and bring the gaze back to the tip of the nose.


Duration

  • Start with 30 seconds, gradually building up to 5 minutes over time.



  • Note

  • Relax and close the eyes between rounds.

  • Early morning and before bed are the best times to preform this practice.



  • Awareness

  • While practicing bring your awareness to Muladhara Chakra or to Ajna Chakra.


  • Precautions with Nasikagra Drishti Mudra

  • Do not practice if you have glaucoma or depression.

  • Seek the guidance of an experienced Yoga teacher if you have diabetic retinopathy or just had cataract surgery or any other eye surgery.



  • Benefits of Nasikagra Drishti Mudra

  • Helps to develop Dharana meaning "concentration."

  • Helps to strengthen the eye muscles.

  • Improves vision.

  • Activates Muladhara and Ajna Chakras.

  • Takes the practitioner to higher state of consciousness during Meditation.


  • This practice is also known as

  • Nasikagra Drishti
  • Nose Tip Gazing
  • Nose Gazing
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