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Sanskrit Explained: Drishti

dṛṣṭi [ drish-tee ] = point of focus



Drishti refers to using the gaze in yogic practice. Gazing at a particular point can aid in focus, concentration, direction of energy and sense withdrawal.


Drishti is a point on which to focus, used in meditation, pranayama and asana.


nasagra drishti - tip of the nose

hasta drishti - hand

nabhi chakra drishti - naval

urdhva drishti - upward

angusthamadhye drishti - thumbs


Drishti is often used as a way to stay focused, to keep balance and to keep the mind from wandering. It can also be used as an alignment cue:


In virabhadrasana II (warrior 2), you will often be told to gaze over your front hand - this is drishti.


"The eyes play a predominant part in the practice of asanas" B.K.S Iyengar


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