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Today we explore the connection between our eyes and our lungs, our vision and our breath. We'll look at the science of our breath through the scope of the Bates Method and Yoga. If possible, remove your glasses or contacts to participate in this experience.
Before you begin altering your breath, first simply take note of the way you are unconsciously breathing (or were unconsciously breathing before you started thinking about your breath). Ask yourself, "Where is my breath? Where is my breath going in my body? Are my breaths shallow or deep? Which nostril am I breathing through?
Then start to deepen your breath and prepare to join me for some 1:2 ratio deep belly breathing. Keep your lips closed, teeth open, expand your abdomen and take a big inhale as if you were yawning. Contract your abdomen and exhale twice as long as your inhale. If you feel comfortable with it, try holding your breath for one second in between your inhale and exhale. So start by inhaling for 1 second, holding for 1 second, then exhaling for 2 seconds. Close your eyes and visualize sending the fresh oxygen and healing energy contained in the breath up to your eyes. Once that feels comfortable, inhale for 2 seconds, hold for 1 second, exhale for 4 seconds. Keep feeling your eyes relax more and more the deeper your breath becomes. Once that feels comfortable, inhale for 3 seconds, hold for 1 second, exhale for 6 seconds. Take your time extending your breath. Do not rush the process. Gradually work your way up over time. Do not exceed 10 second inhale and 20 second exhale. It is always a good idea to get some additional instruction and guidance from a yoga teacher or someone who specializes in breath work.
Next you can gaze at an object that is beyond your "edge" of clarity. If you are nearsighted pick an object farther than the distance you can see clearly without glasses, whether that is 6 feet or 6 inches. If you are farsighted pick an object closer than the distance you can see clearly without glasses, whether that is near or far. Notice how your object looks. Close your eyes and take a long, slow, deep inhale. Hold your breath for one second and then gently open your eyes as you exhale with a big sigh. Even better, make the sound of a big sigh of relief and relaxation. Repeat this several times on your object and allow it to appear clearer and clearer each time you open your eyes back up with a big exhale. The flashes of clarity will be more noticeable the closer your object is to your edge of clarity. Gently and gradually stretch your vision in or out. Give your eyes time to relax, they don't heal overnight.
Do these two relaxing breathing practices first thing in the morning and anytime throughout the day when needed, especially when your eyes or mind start to feel stressed or strained. The more you practice deep rhythmic breathing on a conscious level the more your body will maintain deep rhythmic breathing on a subconscious level without having to even think about it. Likewise, the more you practice the Bates Method relaxation exercises on a conscious level the more your eyes will maintain constant good vision on a subconscious level. Auto-focus.
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