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Eye Palming

Draftsensory55%beginner⬤ limited evidence
View FHIR resourceFHIR R4 ActivityDefinition — the interoperable form of this exercise

Positions & Range of Motion

Start
seated upright, eyes closed, palms briskly rubbed together until warm
End
warm palms lightly cupped over the closed eyes without touching or pressing the eyeballs, breathing slowly
Range of Motion
isometric hold — minimal joint excursion; sustained cupped-hand posture over the eyes

How to Perform

Rub palms together briskly to warm them, close the eyes, and cup the warm palms gently over the closed eyes (without pressing the eyeballs). Combines darkness and warmth.

Watch on YouTube↗

Opens a YouTube search for “Eye Palming”

Starting position: seated

Coaching Cues

  1. 1

    Palms should not touch the eyeballs — light cupping only

    (tactile)
  2. 2

    Breathe slowly while palming

    (verbal)

Evidence-Based Dosing & EMG Data

Recommended Dosing

30 s, 1–2×/day during long screen sessions.

Muscles Involved (0)

No muscles linked.

Easier Variations ↓

1

Closed-Eye Rest

Just close the eyes for 30 s if rubbing palms isn't feasible.

Harder Variations ↑

1

Palming + Body Scan

Add a 2-minute body scan during palming.

Research Notes

Traditional yoga drishti technique. Evidence is largely qualitative.