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PALMING
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Exercise I: Palming
Sit quietly and close the eyes. Rub the palms of the hands together vigorously until they become hot. Place the palms gently over the eyelids, without any undue pressure. Feel the warmth and energy being transmitted from the hands into the eyes and the eye muscles relaxing. The eyes are being bathed in a soothing darkness. Remain in this position until the heat from the hands has been absorbed by the eyes. Then lower the hands, keeping the eyes closed. Again rub the palms together until they become hot and place them over the closed eyes. (Make sure the palms and not the fingers cover the eyes).
Repeat this procedure at least 3 times. Benefits: Palming relaxes and revitalises the eye muscles, and
stimulates the circulation of the aqueous humour, the liquid that runs between the cornea and the lens of the
eye, aiding the correction of defective vision. Practice note: The benefits are enhanced if the exercise is
practised in front of the rising or setting sun. Be aware of the warmth and light on the closed lids. Never look directly at the sun except for a few initial moments when it is just rising or when it is about to set.
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