Everyone is wired a little differently… If you choose to partake, do your own research, be careful, be cautious, and document your experience.” Group points out, “Sun gazing is an interesting practice that touches the spiritual and psychological realms, which are very personal things. The benefits of the practice are substantial, but it isn’t for everyone. Cravings for carbohydrates and sugar also increase due to low serotonin, triggering false hunger signals. When we don’t receive enough sunlight, vitamin D levels drop which leads to weight gain. Sungazing also curbs the appetite and aids in weight reduction. ![]() Group believes this is due to the release of melatonin and serotonin. More energy - sun gazers report heightened vitality. Brain scans of a long-term, 70-year-old practitioner revealed a pineal gland three times the size of an average man. Sungazing has been shown to enlarge the gland. Increased pineal gland size: bombarded by fluoride, toxins and electromagnetic pollution, the pineal gland shrinks and calcifies as we age - compromising melatonin and serotonin production. Melatonin is also a potent antioxidant which slows the ill effects of aging. The pineal gland is then stimulated to secrete both melatonin and serotonin, two hormones that regulate sleep/wake cycles and positive states of mind, respectively. Research has found when direct sunlight enters the eyes it moves through the retinohypothalamic tract and continues into the brain. Group III of the Global Healing Center, a few perks of the practice include, enhanced production of melatonin and serotonin. In an article on Sun Gazing, Carolanne Wright writes: “Scientific research supports the advantages of sun gazing. Obviously these results vary from person to person and are dependent upon where you practise, and the consistency of your daily practise. According to India’s Hira Ratan Manek (HRM) sun gazing can apparently balance emotions within the first 3 months (up to 15 minutes) of practising and heals the body of illness within 3-6 months (15–30 minutes), and from 6–9 months (30-44 minutes) regulates the necessity for large intakes of food. ![]() 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 stress, worry, anxiety, fear, anger, sadness etc. Vitamin D supplements are a poor substitute for direct sunlight. Vitamin D is only produced in the body via the sun,” says Paula Begoun. “Vitamin D, ‘the sunshine vitamin’ is critical nutrient for your body. Those who live in areas where sunlight is minimal suffer from ‘winter blues’, a type of depression also known as SAD (Seasonal affective disorder), and light therapy is often required. We generally feel happy and healthy when exposed to the sun (even in small doses), and gloomy after several consecutive cloudy, grey and rainy days. Think about why we enjoy being outdoors in the sunshine, and in particular those sun-drenched beach holidays? The sun can affect our moods. The sun, directly or indirectly, energises, nourishes, recharges and revitalises all life, specifically the physical body. 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 has always been revered and even worshipped by priests and shamans of ancient cultures like the Aztecs, Egyptians and even Asians, and for good reason too because the sun or sunlight is the source of all life and a basic nutrient. Presumably, because it’s also healthy, natural, easy, simple to practise, sustainable and doesn’t cost anything. Once you’ve kicked off your shoes and got yourself firmly grounded, here is another ancient practise which is also fast regaining popularity.
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