Trataka: Candle-Gazing for Mental Clarity
Trataka is the yogic practice of steady gazing — usually at a candle flame. Five minutes of Trataka trains the mind to focus in a way no phone-scrolling generation has been trained. The clarity afterwards is unmistakable.
This tip is scheduled for Saturday 10 October 2026 — you’re early. It’s all here already; enjoy.
How to do it
- Sit in a dark or dim room. Place a candle on a table about 3 feet in front of you, flame at eye level.
- Sit tall — cross-legged on the floor or in a chair, spine straight.
- Gaze steadily at the candle flame — specifically at the tip of the flame, not the wick.
- Blink as needed — do not force yourself not to blink. Just keep returning the gaze.
- Continue for 3-5 minutes. Eyes may water — that is normal and beneficial.
- Then close the eyes. You will see an after-image of the flame in your inner vision. Rest with this image for another 2-3 minutes.
- When the image fades, gently open the eyes.
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