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Sun Gazing Videos
Posted by Biljana Leone (Belgrade, Serbia) on 02/06/2011
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Increased Energy
Posted by Kirsten (London, UK) on 07/24/2009
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I have started sun gazing after hearing my mother in law raving about it. At first it was just curiosity and I stopped when the weather went bad. I then went to this group where a guy Hira Ratan Manek was talking about sun gazing and made some amazing claims. I started up again and before long my appetite started to fall dramatically. HRM teaches that one should sun gaze at safe levels starting at 10 seconds and adding 10 seconds each day until you reach 45 mins, then you can go back to 15 mins or stop all together. He claims that when you reach 45 mins all physical problems will be healed, you will no longer need food as you get all your energy from the sun and can even drink water energized by the sun (store in glass not plastic in a spot where it will be exposed to lots of sun for a day minimum). He says that addictions and mental health problems will be cured as the body is finally working at peak efficiency.
My first thought was that these are some wild claims, however with the increased energy I feel and the way my body seems to be able to process food better so that I get more from simple fruit and feel full very quickly which is the exact opposite of how I have felt my entire life I do wonder what more benefit I will get by keeping up with it. I am up to 9 mins today. I would love it if sun gazing will give me enough energy to reduce how much I sleep at night (10hrs) and break my dependence on smoking- that would be enough to totally change my life forever.
Kirsten
Fountain of Youth
Posted by Raven (Toronto, Canada) on 04/13/2008
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I have sungazed since October 2006. I stopped for about 3 months, not sure if i should continue. I felt like I needed a break and then started up. My appetite reduced significantly and I did a 7 day water fast feeling great, whereas in the past if I tried to fast, I could barely wait until the end. My body felt weak and deprived of food. I feel great, have lots of energy.I still binge on food , think to keep me grounded. It almost feels impossible sub consiously to be able to live completely without food. I am just not hungry and it scares me sometimes , so I will eat a little and the odd time go crazy for a day, feel really aweful and stop again.
I still love Chocolate alot.
People will come up to me and say" What are you doing , you look incredible , you have a twinkle in your eye, you are so youthful"
Try it you'll love it. Oh and I did see an eye doctor and confirmed that my eyesight is perfect and she supports sungazing during safe hours 100% She said "Good for you, the sun has gotten a bad rap for far too long
Broad Benefits
Posted by K.L. (Dallas, TX) on 12/06/2006
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Sun gazing cured caffeine addiction, insomnia, and helped depression! Suffering from insomnia and depression, I had gone to a natural physician who suggested I stopped drinking coffee and replace the coffee drinking with sunshine in the morning by looking almost directly at the sun for a minute or two every morning. He said the effect would be much the same as coffee as far as waking up the body goes.
This physician didn't lie.
For the past 2 years, I go out every morning upon waking, either on the balcony or if not just through my window, and look up for a minute or two towards the direction of the sun. There is an almost immediate energizing of the body. I no longer have any need for caffeine. After 15 years of coffee, I don't crave it at all. I sleep with no sleeping aids (the result of no more caffeine) live a much more peaceful life without all those stimulants, and from my half hearted effort at this "sun gazing" practice, my depression is definitely manageable.
Ted's Sun Gazing Feedback
Posted by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) 392 posts
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Yes, a common improvement in sun gazing is the body's circadian rhythm is synchronized with the sun. The body's pineal gland now goes and work in cycle. The reason is that the body needs something to reset its clock. What really messes our body is the use of artificial lighting which can be opened for 24 hours a day and the body's clocks are off. The other issue is the light spectrum of the artificial lighting is incomplete causing very favorable biological effects. People who raises fish aquarium noticed that fishes needs a full spectrum lighting so that fishes don't get cataract, or their scales don't become dull as well as causing them to be more healthy generally. The reality is, you need the sun, but you really shouldn't stare directly into the sun either. This will cause blindness. Just look indirectly is the best approach. The simple fact of just opening your windows in the morning to allow the sun to shine through and enjoying the sunlight is more than enough for the body to re sync itself, but preferably getting the sun exposed without the filtering of glass windows or plastic windows is much more preferred then anything else.
Increased Energy
Posted by mmsg (somewhere, europe) on 01/13/2022
Tere, more is not always better. Maybe try to go back to the amount of minutes that did you good.
Fountain of Youth
Posted by Jennifer (UK) on 05/21/2021
I too am a sun lover (when we ever see the sun that is! ), and believe in its great benefits on our bodies and minds. However, over many years now I have noticed that the sun is now very pale, or white, every day. No longer the yellow/orange colour it used to be - at least as viewed here in the UK. I used to recall seeing the huge red globe after a hot summer's day shimmering down and disappearing below the horizon. Now sunsets are ALWAYS obscured by hazy skies, and the sun is tiny and pale as it just fades down even on summer evenings.
Does anyone else have this experience, or is it just in the cold, wet North?
Fountain of Youth
Posted by Catherine (Birmingham, UK) on 07/21/2022
Hi Darrell,
I'm truly inspired by your post and am delighted that your health has benefitted so much. I have just this morning found out about sungazing and am eager to try my first 10 seconds this evening. And, living in the UK, I was so relieved to see that you wrote about how this works even on cloudy days, as we get a lot of those here! Wishing you continuing good health and happiness, Catherine
Fountain of Youth
Posted by K (Scotland) on 08/31/2022
Hello. I loved reading your comments on sun gazing. I related to you in so many ways. Love of sun, warmth, wholistic
Practice, medical accidents. That hip pain! Then when you described your parenting. So much resonates. I also get comments about how I look for my age and I wanted to say that yes, you do look well and youthful for your 70 plus years. Keep it up!! Wishing you many happy 🌞 days
Sun Gazing Tips
Posted by Adam (Los Angeles) on 07/08/2020
Powerfully said :)
Many see you and love you, Lady Light!
Sun Gazing Tips
Posted by Elijah (Bristol, RI) on 04/04/2018
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Stare peripherally!!!
I actually gazed at the sun but not directly but peripherally to the left and right meditatively staring at a tree or something your eyes if brown will absorb and change color (light brown). It's like drinking carrot juice and changing your skin tone it goes away after awhile. Its a good asset for the ladies though. Don't do it often I reccommnd . no real benefits maybe. twice a month.
Sun Gazing in the UK
Posted by Rainbow (U.k. ) on 11/19/2017
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Hi. I've only been sun gazing for about a month, and because of the weather in England have just got up to 2 minutes. I would like to know if there's anybody else just starting out? Especially in the uk?
Sun Gazing in the UK
Posted by Darrell (Buriram, Thailand) on 05/21/2021
Clouds do not affect the bodies ability to absorb the sun's energy at all......if you have sun gazed regularly, you will know the approximate place where the sun is so you can stare into that place without actually seeing the sun itself!!! Good Luck! Darrell
Fountain of Youth
Posted by Undercuts (Savannah, Ga) on 10/04/2017
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I stared at the sun on long trips as a child. I remember vividly: crescent shapes rotating in circles, then in opposite cocentric circular paths. I recall there being three or more of these overlapping shapes occurring all at once in different patterns. I would stare for what seemed like hours straight on the 4 times yearly trips from Savannah, GA to the NC coastline.
Just now I looked quickly at the sun and witnessed a single long arc along the bottom. Also, in Clemson, SC for the eclipse in August (21st? 2017), I glanced a few times and saw these same arc shapes circling the sun. Mind you I only look for a milli-second so I don't see much movement.
Anyway, for any of you sungazers, I would appreciate any feedback on what is happening within my own eyes (inner pineal, etc) or within the sun itself.
Thanks much.
Sun Gazing and Solar Eclipses
Posted by darrell (Buriram, Thailand) on 05/21/2021
Of course the sun is no less strong during an eclipse.....just remember that this wonderful, energetic practice is only to be done during the very first and very last hours of sunlight of the day!!! D
Improved Vision
Posted by Wilson (California) on 02/23/2018
I believe it is because of detoxification process in your body. AS toxins are released, your body will experience the effects of such toxins like allergies and or itching.
Improved Vision
Posted by Vinc (Sf) on 08/07/2018
Side effect is because the body has toxins.. and it is detoxing the body. Hope this helps, I have been doing SG for 3 days now, no side effects, just benefits.... cheers.
Sun Gazing Feedback
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, Usa) on 10/02/2020 523 posts
You can actually close your eyes and imagine sungazing and walking barefoot. Sort of like a sun-walking "meditation". We've had some weird weather over the past few years but the brain doesn't differentiate between what we call "real" and what is imagined so try it. I like a combination of "extreme barefoot walking" on the rugged, rocky bits of the lake shore and sungazing, imagining the physical feeling in your legs, feet and the warmth and light in your eyes can intensify it quite a bit. The more physical sensation you can imagine, the more intense it will be.
Sun Gazing Tips
Posted by Cathy (Delaware Beaches, Usa) on 01/28/2016
Thank you for this beautiful reminder!
Increased Energy
Posted by Gregory (Leland, NC) on 08/24/2021
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What are the incorrect ways? This is something I have done my whole life. Rarely barefoot. I always enjoyed the spots it put on my eye lids for a few seconds. I never knew about time or day or anything like that but it has never hurt my eyes. It would be nice to know when I can get the most out of this practice. This is something I will have to do more!
Fountain of Youth
Posted by Sue (Florida) on 05/09/2015
I am curious to know why it has to be absorbed through the eyes? It seems the pineal gland to be the activator and the sun could go through the 3rd eye, couldn't it? Eyes closed method, I guess, to protect the eyes from harm.
Fountain of Youth
Posted by Tom (Usa) on 05/13/2015
The pineal gland is in the middle of the brain, right? Well the macula of the eyes absorbs all the good stuff from the sun and transfers it back to the brain in which the brain becomes energized and then sends the body its share of the suns goodies. Very simple process with large benefits.
Sun Gazing Feedback
Posted by Joy (Manila, Philippines ) on 09/03/2011
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I have been doing sun gazing for more than a year, at most 10 minutes. My eyes are still intact. My eyes closes at the first attempt of sun contact. After this, there are small dark spots appearing on the second sun contact and finally these small dark spots form a circle and covers the sun. Then, I see the sun very clearly, as if I am just gazing at the moon.
Sun Gazing in the UK
Posted by Chris (West Midlands, England) on 08/20/2011
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The issue with sungazing is - living in england where I live, we see the sun rare so building up 10seconds a day would result in about 5-7years before building upto the full time of sun gazing time, plus where I live - there is absolutely no accessible place to sungaze where there is soil. I do sungaze when possible and I started off with more than 10seconds and it didnt cause me no harm. Im now on 7minutes but I do this in 3minutes then another 3minutes then a further minute a present. What would be the feedback advise? to just increase one sitting of sun dose? because clouds dominate the skies by me almost 24/7 so getting to see it for more than 3minutes is somewhat of a revelation in england. Its constantly grey industrial skies here but if you need soil too - then I just cannot do that because id be too low that I would miss the sun completely in the rising and setting hours. I live in the shitty (i mean city) end basically.
i have noticed that I have gone 5hrs sleep on many nights in a row though lately and I walk several miles a day and go the gym and although I wake up worn out always, I manage to stay awake during the day for much longer now. Cant say as im on top of the world mind anywhere near yet
Fountain of Youth
Posted by Diana Moore (Auckland, New Zealand) on 11/16/2010
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My husband and I have been sungazing for a few weeks now and we feel amazing. We also have changed to a Raw Food Diet consisting of mainly fruit too.. So it could be a bit of both. But after Sungazing you just feel so good. We are addicted to it and can't wait to get out there and do it again. It makes you feel more connected. I have really deep sleeps now with vivid dreams. I have noticed my appetite has decreased already.. With a feeling of wanting to eat to heal my body instead of just satisfying it with taste. I am increasing the sungazing time 10 seconds a day. The first time I did it for 10 seconds, I could barely look at the sun. Now I can gaze at it for a long time with no problems. I am hoping for better eyesight in the long run.
Increased Energy
Posted by Shad (Houston, TX) on 07/04/2008
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My Sufi teacher has Mr.K.S.Azeemi( at age 81 he does not need eye glasses) done sungazing and he reccomends sungazing with closed eyes for enhancing energy level. Best time he recommends is when at sunrise the disk is orange-red (infra_red). Sungazing with closed eyes is considered safer. But increase your time gradually. This whole thing about bare-foot is nonsense though.
He recommends that while sungazing imagine that energy is coming to your body through the third eye (between eye brows).
Increased Energy
Posted by Annie (Ontario) on 02/12/2023
It is so key to be grounded while sun gazing. Barefoot. This allows you to receive the energies and return them to Mother Earth: Hope this helps.
Improved Vision
Posted by Monica (Oklahoma) on 05/21/2021
How do you do it and how does it work? I've never heard of it. Thank you
Improved Vision
Posted by MCMason (Middlesboro, KY) on 05/21/2021
How exactly do you do the sun gazing? Is there a certain time and how long? Pls elaborate on your sun gazing method. My eyes need focusing as well. Appreciate.
Fountain of Youth
Posted by Candy (Missouri) on 05/17/2021
How exactly is the sun gazing supposed to be done?
Fountain of Youth
Posted by Luma Rose (Hawaii) on 05/20/2021
I disagree. I tried it and had a bad experience after a few months where I lost vision in the center of my eyesight, I was involved with several people who also were practicing at the same time as me and two of them ended up with permanent vision damage. I agree it can feel good in very small doses at sun rise or set, but nothing more!!!
Fountain of Youth
Posted by MARIE (Florida) on 10/11/2021
I have begun sun gazing and reading as much information as I can. My question is, I have had cataracts removed in the past and consequently have lens replaced I have heard that gazing through any binoculars or such can be damaging. Do you know of anyone who has practiced this after having the cataract surgery? I have not felt any bad side effects but have only been sun gazing for two weeks so far. I love the way it feels but am concerned that the artificial lens can make it damaging.
Increased Energy
Posted by Paul James (Kerala, India) on 01/28/2021
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Dear sir, I used to sun gaze every day morning and evening. It's really amazing . The energy we receive is a super power. The informations related to sun gazing read in this page is very informative..I would be pleased to get more information related to the natural energies humans can accure. Please share some of your knowledge.
Sun Gazing Tips
Posted by julie (USA) on 01/15/2023
Steve,
Doesn't this cause retinal damage? Thanks!
Fountain of Youth
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, Usa) on 09/19/2018 523 posts
I'm an indoor cat but often look at birds and the sun out the window if I'm not too distracted, when I have a few minutes or whenever I'm outside. I always have and it's never bothered me. I look in the morning, at noon time, at solar eclipses, it doesn't matter. I also like the feel of the sun on my palms - I put my palms on the glass or the screen - don't know why but it feels really good. I suppose, because palms seldom get much light.
I like my old windows. I have some new windows that don't feel very good unless they're open and I'm just looking through the screen. They have some kind of UV filter on or in them or something. Sometimes I open the kitchen window in the winter so I can look at the sun and hear the birds.
Sun Gazing and Solar Eclipses
Posted by Chris (North Carolina) on 08/19/2017
I'm wondering about the fear mongering over the eclipse. I don't see that the sun could be any more or less potent during an eclipse then normal. I'm wondering if you had any experience looking at eclipses/.
Sun Gazing and UVB
Posted by John (Trang Thailand) on 03/29/2017
Re: Sun Gazing & UVB, are they long waves or short. Do they do good via the eyeball or are just bad for the skin. I dunno, I am confused. A 1000 years ago I read a book by John Ott – Health & Light which is about – light, sun & artificial. I thought it said that UVB that goes in through the eyeball does bloody good, like make progesterone in menopausal ladies that makes them feel nice. Heaps more in the ebook or a free download on the WWW. BUT in a search for UVB & stem cells - they also do bloody good - heaps spoke about the bad effects of UVA, UVB, & UVC. Because this gets us to sun gazing – not looking at the sun but around it and between 1100 am. & 1300 pm. before & after this time, UVB won't show its face. Too shy I guess. Anyone know? John
Sun Gazing and UVB
Posted by Virginia (Montana) on 05/20/2021
I can tell you I laid in sun or was in it from age 5 to age 70 and I get things pre cancer removed all the time. Sun damages your skin, I was lucky w no wrinkles till 65. Age/Skin spots are ugly from Sun exposure.
Improved Vision
Posted by Mohan (Maharashtra) on 09/29/2016
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BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I do sun gazing during the last one hour of sun sets. I do it for half hour for almost 15 days. I have read that it helps to open pineal gland. It has improved my eye sight a lot. However, now I am getting lot of itching on my entire body mostly during late evening hours. I really wish to continue sun gazing. I simply love it. I don't know what to do now. Please help
Improved Vision
Posted by Aleksandar (Qatar) on 10/15/2016
Can I do sun eating at Doha Qatar? Here the Sun have more strong impact since is closes to the earth? Will it damage my eyse if I do ii here, rather then others place?
Improved Vision
Posted by Geoff (Here Now) on 11/26/2016
I'd guess it's a build of of energy and YOU strongly urging YOU to go out of body...
Improved Vision
Posted by No Name (Earth) on 08/21/2017
^^^ You Never mention HOW MUCH BORAX!!!
Improved Vision
Posted by Mfzl (San Jose, Ca) on 07/07/2016
I recently started sungazing, and now I am at 7:30. It is doable at this point, it will be impossible to do over 30 minutes in the morning because I work full time, 8:30 to 5 Mon to Fri.
Would it be still effective if I split the sungazing time to sunrise and sunset, for example 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening?
Also, the area I live often gets cloudy in the morning in autumn and winter. If I miss the sun in the morning, would it be OK to do sungazing in the evening?
