Dristhis Yoga focus points

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In Yoga, drishti refers to the focused gaze or viewpoint during asana practice. 

Here are the eight Yoga drishtis, their English translations, locations, and how they are used:

Nasagrai Drishti (Nose Tip Gaze): Focus your gaze on the tip of your nose. This drishti is usually used in seated meditation or pranayama to help bring concentration inward.

Bhrumadhya Drishti (Third Eye Gaze): Gaze at the point between the eyebrows. It helps to enhance concentration and balance the mind. This drishti is commonly used in balancing poses and meditation.

Angusta Ma Dyai Drishti (Thumb Gaze): Direct your gaze towards your thumbs. This drishti is used in certain hand positions (mudras) and arm balances to maintain focus and stability.

Padayoragre Drishti (Toes Gaze): Focus your gaze on the tips of your toes. It is used in standing poses and forward bends to deepen the stretch and maintain balance.

Parshva Drishti (Side Gaze): Gaze towards the side. This drishti is used in twisting poses to enhance spinal rotation and improve alignment.

Urdhva Drishti (Upward Gaze): Gaze upwards. It is often used in backbends and uplifting poses to open the chest and expand the heart center.

Nabi Chakra Drishti (Navel Wheel Gaze): Gaze at the navel or the area around it. This drishti helps to engage the core muscles and maintain stability in balancing poses and inversions.

Hastagrai Drishti (Hand Gaze): Gaze at the hand. It is used in poses involving arm balances and handstands to maintain alignment and focus.

Each drishti serves as a tool to deepen the practitioner's concentration, balance, and awareness during Yoga practice, ultimately leading to a state of meditation in motion

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