Candle Gazing

Trataka, one flame and nothing else

Hatha yoga tradition

Sit with a candle at eye height and let the flame be the only thing. When the mind wanders, the flame is still there. An evening practice from a time before screens, which is exactly why it works on people shaped by them.

1. 1Light a candle at eye height, arm's length away
2. 2Rest your gaze on the flame, blinking naturally
3. 3When attention drifts, return to the flame
4. 4Close the eyes at the end and watch the afterimage