The Three Gunas
The lens through which we observe reality is shaded by the process of identification. This is how we separate singular manifestation into a plural reality. The function of the mind responsible for this is called ahamkar or ego. During this process, ego expresses itself and it’s vision of reality through 3 universal qualities:
Tratak (Fixed gaze)
Tratak, or fixed gaze is an excellent exercise for helping to relieve eye strain. Anyone who works in front of a computer terminal, knows all to well the discomfort the glare of the computer screen can bring to the eyes. Performing this simple exercise daily will bring relief to your eyes.
My name is Rodrigo Pocius. I am a Sivananda Certified Yoga Teacher, having attended in the Fall of 1999, the one-month residential teacher training program at the Sivananda Ashram in Woodbourne, NY. I am also a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist. I attended the California College of Ayurveda in Grass Valley, California. Read more
