Once you've kicked off your shoes and got yourself firmly
grounded, sun gazing is an ancient practise that is also
fast regaining popularity, presumably because it's also
healthy, natural, easy, simple to practise, sustainable and
doesn't cost anything. Author and speaker Bridget Edwards
tells us why this ancient modality is so good for us.
T
he sun has always been revered and even
worshipped by priests and shamans of ancient
cultures like the Aztecs, Egyptians and even in
Asian society, and for good reason too because the sun
or sunlight is the source of all life and a basic nutrient.
The ancients considered the sun vital for elevated
vibrations, where joyful states of being or spiritual
advancements would naturally occur, thus also aiding
physical transformation and healing too.
The sun, directly or indirectly, energises, nourishes,
recharges and revitalises all life, specifically the physical
body. Think about why we enjoy being outdoors in the
sunshine, and in particular those sun-drenched beach
holidays. The sun can affect our moods. Many people
feel happy and healthy when exposed to the sun (even
in small doses), and gloomy after several consecutive
cloudy, grey and rainy days. Those who live in areas
where sunlight is minimal can suffer from 'winter blues', a
type of depression also known as SAD (Seasonal Affective
Disorder), and light therapy is often required. Vitamin D,
'the sunshine vitamin' is critical nutrient for your body.
Vitamin D is only produced in the body via the sun. But,
Vitamin D supplements are a poor substitute for direct
sunlight.
The daily practise of sun gazing provides the body
with necessary Chi or Prana (life force energy) and, when
absorbed through the eyes, can help to reduce such issues
as stress, worry, anxiety, fear, anger and sadness, among
others. According to India's Hira Ratan Manek (HRM) sun
gazing can apparently balance emotions within the first
three months (up to 15 minutes) of practising, and is said
toheal the body of many conditions within 3-6 months
(15-30 minutes), and from 6-9 months (30-44 minutes)
regulates the necessity for large intakes of food, claim
practitioners. Obviously these results vary from person to
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Golden rules to
follow strictly when
sun gazing
1 Do not increase your daily sun gazing activity
by more than 10 second increments per day.
2 Do not gaze into the full sun after the 1
st
hour of sun rise, or before the last hour of sun
set. Sun gazing during these specific times is
necessary because that is when the UV rays are
minimal and therefore considered safe.
3 Stand bare foot on the bare earth when
sun gazing. Do not stand on cement, bricks or
grass. The bare earth is the best for effective sun
gazing.
4 Sun gazing is not recommended for
everyone, in fact it is not recommended at all.
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your own actions and choices. The information
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