| If you spend all day staring at a computer screen, | | | | o'clock. Rest your eyes then repeat going in |
| reading small print or completing close reading tasks | | | | anti-clockwise direction. |
| your eyes can suffer. Concentrating for any length of | | | | 3. Hold your hands about 30cm in front of your face, |
| time on the same task, for example, playing computer | | | | with your palms facing you and fingers pointing straight |
| games, can also lead to eye strain and weary eyes. | | | | up. Breathe in and slowly move your hands apart and |
| Eyestrain is in fact a form of muscle cramp. | | | | look at a distance object. Breathe out and slowly bring |
| To alleviate tired eyes it is essential you take regular | | | | your hands back together again, switch your focus |
| breaks from constantly focusing on close objects, your | | | | and bring your attention to look at your palms. Repeat |
| computer screen or television. | | | | this simple exercise 5 - 10 times. |
| Exercising the eyes releases tension and offers quick | | | | 4. Look straight ahead, hold your hand up about 30cm |
| relief from eye strain. If left untreated, constant eye | | | | in front of your face and gaze at your thumb, then |
| strain can lead to headaches and a build up of tension | | | | look into the distance. Relax and repeat 5 - 10 times. |
| in your body. If you are going through a stressful life | | | | Change hands and look at the other thumb. |
| issue, your eyes may look tired, lifeless and dull. As | | | | 5. Close your eyes and press the tips of your fingers |
| they say, your eyes are the window to your soul. | | | | to the outer edges of your eyes. Gently massage this |
| Yoga eye exercises can help to sooth and calm tired | | | | area using small circular motions. Relax and repeat 3 - |
| eyes. The exercises help relax your eyes and bring | | | | 5 times. |
| more oxygen to them. Practice them 2 - 5 times | | | | 6. Close your eyes. Rub your palms vigorously |
| during your day, especially during periods of intense | | | | together to warm them up and get the energy |
| close concentrated work. When you practice these | | | | circulating quicker. Cup your hands over your closed |
| exercises, keep your head still, relax your shoulders, | | | | eyes for 30 - 90 seconds. Stay focused on your |
| breathe steadily and just move your eyes. | | | | breath before gradually releasing your hands. |
| 6 Simple Yoga Exercises to Relieve Tired Puffy Eyes | | | | Regular practice of these easy eye exercises will help |
| 1. Open your eyes wide, look from side to side 10 | | | | to release eye strain caused by focused concentrated |
| times, then up and down and then diagonally 10 times. | | | | work, they will ease tension from your body and offer |
| 2. Imagine you are staring at the face of a clock. | | | | quick relief from the over exposure of repeated |
| Starting at 12 o'clock, slowly move your eyes from | | | | focused work. |
| minute to minute along the clock until you return to 12 | | | | |