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Drishtis

A drishti is a focal point or gaze point. Using a drishti in your yoga practice helps to deepen your concentration and they bring a steadiness to your yoga. They are cultivated over time, alongside all other aspects of a yoga practice. The nine drishtis are: Nasagrai (Nāsāgrai) - at the tip of the nose Angusta ma dyai (Aṅguṣṭha madhyai) – to the thumb Nabi chakra (Nābhicakra) – to the navel Padhayoragrai (Pādayoragrai) – to the toes Hastagrai (Hastagrai) – to the palm/ extended hand Parsva (Pārśva) – to the side/s Urdhva (Ūrdhva) – to the sky/ upwards Naitrayohmadya or Ajna chakra (Bhrūmadhya) - to the third eye/ between the eyebrows Parsva drishti - far right or far left Ubhaya padangusthasana - example of a Nasagrai (nose) drishti