Candle Gazing for Internal Cleansing
According to Chinese
philosophy of healing, the eye is the "window of the soul." As such,
the eye reflects the internal health of an individual; for
example, the yellowish tint in the whites of the eyes may indicate jaundice
or liver problems; the dark circles around the eyes may reflect a toxic colon.
The human eye is connected to the liver, blood, and the nervous system. In
other words, vision health is holistic health, involving the whole body.
Chinese healing is based
on the concept of balance and harmony, expressed in the "yin" and the
"yang." For thousands of years, the Chinese believe that the human
eye is "yang"; and candle gazing can significantly improve the health
of not only the eyes but also the liver. In fact, the ancient Taoist masters
believed that candle gazing has the capability to alleviate not only many
eye problems but also some latent ailments inside the body. Candle gazing has
internal cleansing effect, because candle gazing induces tears to clear the
white of the eyes, as well as to remove toxins from the liver.
1. Sit in front of a lighted candle at arm's length
in a dark environment.
2. Gaze, without blinking,
at the candle flame. If necessary, close your eyes for 5 to 10 seconds.
3. Continue to keep your
eyes open, staring at the flame and edging its outline.
4. Breathe naturally.
5. Allow tears to run
down your cheeks; keep your eyes open even wider to benefit from the deep
cleansing effect.
6. Practice for 5 to 10
minutes. End the session by blinking your eyes, and then massaging gently the
eyeballs with all your fingers.
Candle gazing is
instrumental in clearing the whites of the eyes, making them shine with
brightness. Practicing candle gazing daily enhances your vision health.
Stephen Lau
Copyright © 2018 by
Stephen Lau
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