Please use your own lit candle for this practice (do not gaze at the screen) Trataka is both an Ayurvedic and Yogic technique for cleansing the eyes. In Ayurveda, candle gazing is used for getting rid of excess irritation in the mind and the body and as part of a package of treatments for eye conditions and migraines and for relieving the symptoms of increased Pitta Dosha. In Yoga, candle gazing meditation is used for enhancing intuition and developing healthy Manipura chakra.