What is the Importance of the Drishtis in Ashtanga Yoga?
In Ashtanga Yoga there are 9 drishtis, gazing or focus points. By directing our gaze at specific points of our body we direct the focus inward. this can help to bring more concentration and awareness into the movement. The gaze should be kept soft. We are often distracted by things, movements or noises around us, the drishti help the eyes to not wonder around and the mind stays focused on the practice.
The 9 Drishtis:
1. Nasagrai => the tip of the nose
2. Ajna Chakra => the space between the eyebrows
3. Nabi Chakra => the navel center, belly buttom
4. Hasta Grai => at the palm of the hand
5. Padhayoragrai => at the toes
6. & 7. Parshva => over the right shoulder and over the left shoulder
8. Angusta Madyai => at the thumbs
9. Urdva drsihti => upwards or up to the sky
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