Netra Basti - Ghee Eye Treatment
Netra Basti - Ghee Eye Treatment
Restorative and preventative treatment of pouring warm ghee in the eyes to reduce strain and stress and improve vision. Also helps nourish the nervous system through the close connection between eyeballs and the brain.
“My eyes feel so rested each time. I used to have dryness and burning sensation in my eyes almost everyday and since I started doing this therapy regularly I can feel a massive difference. I also get less migraines now and feel like this therapy calms my anxiety and relaxes my whole being for days after!”
— N.D.
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The procedure includes bathing of the eye with oil, medicated or non medicated.
Although all five elements are represented in different parts of the eye, Ayurveda recognizes that it is one of the seats of the element of fire and therefore the Pitta dosha.
Aloshak Pitta is responsible for the sight, eye luster and its maintenance of shape and colour. The size, colour, shape, luminosity ,sensitivity, thickness of eyelashes, frequency of blinking, colour of sclera, mobility, quality of ‘look” are some of the main guidelines to assess the doshic quality of the eye. As one of the five sense organs, it is the visual receptor for impressions, which has its own particular impact on the nervous system. The eye also gives immediate feedback to our reaction to the world.
Indications of this therapy include: eye tension, weak eyesight, both mechanical and perception, dryness, irritation, redness, burning in eyes. This therapy also helps to nourish the nervous system by the eyeball’s direct link to the brain and regular care helps to sooth away wrinkles. Due to the eye’s relation to the Pitta dosha (fire element) it may help release Pitta related emotions and improve perception in one's life.
It is also especially good for those who spend long hours on the computer.
Home treatment for the eyes
Regular Palming
Regular pressing of the eye marma points especially the eye ball
Using drops of ghee in both eyes before bedtime
Bathe the eye in triphala water as an eye-wash technique
Regular Yogic eye exercises
Watching the sunset and sunrise
Star gazing
For those working constantly on computers or reading, besides practicing the above recommendations, ensure to regularly look away and take vision to a long length (out of the window for example towards a far object)