Eye exercises are a primary exercise in Ayurveda and Yoga and it isn't just because of our modern view that it helps stimulate the vagus nerve and counteract stress. In Ayurveda, the marma points around the eye are key for creating emotional balance (releasing a wide range of vata, pitta and kapha emotions). In Yoga, you will hear drsti (gaze point) directions to stimulate this marma point. These exercises are also a great tonic for calming the mind, insomnia, nasal congestion, kidney/adrenal stress, anxiety symptoms, eye strain and headaches.