Do you regularly get up with swelling under your eyes and feel concerned if it indicates any trouble on your health? While puffy eyes is usually a manifestation of water retention, dehydration, certain allergies or ageing, the condition could also simply mean that you will have been putting your eyes under severe strain and never resting them enough. If you happen to are burning the midnight oil over a university project or office presentation, it is time to take a break and provides your eyes some well-deserved rest.

Renowned Yoga Guru Grand Master Akshar says that Yoga could assist in making lifestyle modifications along with certain yoga asanas that might help improve blood circulation across the eyes.

“Stress, depression, overwork, excess screen time may be blamed for this eye condition. The present situation requires us to remain glued to the screen be it taking online classes or office meetings. Puffy eyes often indicate that your eyes should not well-rested or your lifestyle needs a change,” says Grand Master Akshar.

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Establish a correct sleep routine

One aspect of life that we are inclined to ignore is the importance of a superb sleep. Going to bed late means missing out on hours of restorative sleep that may lead to our body getting stressed over time. Timely sleep and getting up in morning hours is a time-tested strategy to heal body cells. “If you happen to could follow a correct sleep routine, your eyes are sufficiently rested and rejuvenated,” says the Yoga Guru.

Drink sufficient water, have nutritious food plan

Not drinking enough water can result in dehydration which coupled with high salt intake and lack of sleep could make your eyes look puffy. Drinking 8-10 glasses of water will help with the condition. A food plan wealthy in vitamins and anti-oxidants can relieve the oxidative stress within the body. One must eat seasonal vegatables and fruits for best results.

Wash your eyes with cold water

This might help take care of the tiredness in eyes but be certain to not be harsh together with your eyes. Gently splash your eyes with water two-three times in a day.

Yoga exercises for health eyes

Listed below are Yoga exercises that you could do for improving your eye health:

Makara Mudra (Crocodile Hand gesture)

Makara Mudra(Grand Master Akshar)

Steps

Place one hand inside one other.

Extend the thumb of lower hand through the little finger.

Take the ring finger of other hand and place it in the center palm of your other hand

Make certain that the thumb and the tip of ring finger are touching one another

Spread the remaining of the fingers as wide as possible

Bhramari Pranayama

Bhramari Pranayama(Grand Master Akshar)

Steps

Sit in any comfortable pose (reminiscent of Sukhasan, Ardhapadmasan or Padmasana)

Straighten your back and shut your eyes

Place your palms in your knees facing up (in Prapthi Mudra)

Place your thumbs on the ‘Tragus’, the external flap outside in your ear.

Place your index finger in your brow; your middle finger on the Medial Canthus and ring finger on the corner of your nostril

Inhale and fill your lungs with air

As you exhale, slowly make a buzzing sound like that of a bee, i.e., “mmmmmmm….”

Keep your mouth closed your complete time and feel the vibration of the sound disseminate throughout your body

Surya Namaskar

“Surya Namaskar is a salutation to the Sun. The Sun represents energy, power, and vitality. This yogic offering of Surya Namaskar was first performed by the epitome of strength, Shree Hanuman as his salutation to the Lord Sun, who’s his mentor and Master. The Surya Namaskar incorporates a complete variety of 8 asanas woven right into a sequence of 12 steps for both sides, right and left,” says Grand Master Akshar.

Once you begin the Surya Namaskar, you have to start with the proper side because the sun’s energy is represented symbolically through this side. One cycle is complete if you cover either side, and that is made up of 24 counts.

Advantages

In yoga, Surya Namaskar is the perfect practice for eyes, mind and body. It’s a really dynamic practice that offers excellent results. It has asanans that helps increase blood flow towards the face and eyes, improving eyesight and boosting overall eye health.

Padahasthasana

Padahasthasana(Grand Master Akshar)

Padhasthasana is great for improving blood circulation around face and assist in rejuvenating dead cells. Once you hold it for an extended time, your eye power increases and helps take care of puffiness. It also helps in wrinkles.

Formation of the posture

Begin by standing in Samasthithi

Exhale and gently bend your upper body, dropping your head and keeping your shoulders and neck relaxed

Place palms on either side of feet

Try to maintain the legs and knees straight throughout the practice. If you happen to are a beginner, you’ll have to bend your knees barely to perform this.

With practice, slowly straighten your knees and take a look at to the touch your chest to your thighs

Hold this asana for some time

Paschimottanasana (Seated forward bend)

Paschimottanasana(Grand Master Akshar)

Formation of the Posture

Begin with Dandasana

Be certain that your knees are barely bent while your legs are stretched out forward

Extend your arms upward and keep your spine erect

Exhale and empty your stomach of air

With the exhale, bend forward on the hip and place your upper body in your lower body

Lower your arms and grip your big toes together with your fingers

Try to the touch your knees together with your nose

Hold the posture for 10 seconds

Halasana

Halasana(Grand Master Akshar)

Formation of the posture

Lie down in your back

Using your abdominal muscles, lift your legs up 90 degrees

Press palms firmly into the ground and permit your legs to fall back behind your head

Allow your middle and lower back to lift off the ground to the touch your toes on the ground behind

Attempt to bring your chest as near your chin as possible

The palms can remain flat on the ground but you may bend the arms and support the back with the palms

Hold the asana for some time

Padma Halasana (Lotus in Plough Pose)

Padma Halasana(Grand Master Akshar)

Formation of the posture

Sit in Sukhasana and form Padmasana together with your legs

Slowly lie in your back and permit your legs to return up

Press your palms into the ground to lift your Padmasana up

You need to use your to palms support the back as per your level of comfort

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