Av: Alexander Medin

There are many translations for the word drshti. Attitude, vision, eyesight, look, glimpse, point of view, intelligence, wisdom, to only mention a few! Its implementation in the practice of asanas is there primarily to prevent excessive fluctuations and improve our concentration. As one learns to improve the focus of the eyes it may also lead to greater stability of the mind and absorption in the self.  In the practice of Asthanga yoga, as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and R. Sharath there are nine places of gazing, drshtis. I will comment more on them later, but first a little on why improving our drshtis may be beneficial while practicing yoga.