Palming: Relaxation for the Eyes

Palming

"Tibetan Yogis have been practicing palming for more than 1,500 years. It is an exercise that complements every other practice of Self-Healing Meir Schneider Method.

Many people believe that they receive sufficient rest for their eyes while they are asleep. While sleep is very important, even with adequate sleep, many people still experience eye fatigue. 

There are a few reasons why this happens. 

One reason is that in these modern times we often hear noise around us while we are asleep; even though we don’t feel disturbed, the noise upsets our rest on a subconscious level. 

The other reason sleep often fails to sufficiently rest our eyes is that many people sleep in rooms that are not completely dark. I suggest that you darken your bedroom as much as you can. The darker the room, the more rest you will give your eyes. 

Sleeping in total darkness produces hormones, such as melatonin, that relax your body, allowing you to experience deeper and more refreshing sleep.

In order for sleep to be completely satisfying, quite often we dream. Dreams enhance our state of being; it is as though they wash away the day. Although dreams allow for physical and mental relaxation, the saccadic movement during dreams doesn’t allow for full relaxation of the eyes. 

The greatest rest is a conscious rest, not a passive rest. William Bates, the originator of eye in the modern world, understood this principle.  And the Tibetan Yogis, who have mastered the art of meditation, understand this concept perhaps even better than anyone else. When you meditate, you enter a state of transcendental relaxation. This produces a very powerful effect. 

There is a great Jewish adage that says the truth is always simple. The way to the truth, however, may be complex. 

To palm correctly, and to receive the benefits of this powerful exercise, your first have to engage in the correct preparation. You must have relaxed hands because this exercise takes you to a place where your hands nurture your eyes. Healthy hands can bring warmth, energy, and blood flow to the eyes, but there is  no way for you to energize your eyes if your hands are angry, irritated, or numb in any way. Ensuring relaxed hands is necessary to receive benefits from this exercise.”

(Vision for Life - Ten Steps to Natural Eyesight Improvement, by Meir Schneider)