Sun Gazing is an ancient practise that has been rediscovered, researched and retaught by Hira Ratan Manek.
The detailed process of the practise of Safe Sun Gazing has been explained in HRM's website (see link below)
http://www.solarhealing.com/process
There are also free lectures of HRM available on Youtube as well as on HRM's website for the benefit of those who wish to learn and practise the technique. Please watch the videos and read the description of the process before you begin your practise.
Solar Gazing with HRM part 1:
Solar gazing with HRM part 2:
Some benefits of Safe Sun Gazing
1. Improved vision
2. Peace, calmness and clarity
3. Improved health and immune system
4. Increased energy
5. Reduction in hunger
6. Emotional balance and reduction in irritability and stress
7. Increased spiritual awarness
Summary of Safe Sun Gazing method (Please read detailed description on HRM's website above before reading this summary)
1. Safe Sun Gazing is to be practised during safe hours, when the UV index is 0 or 1. The UV index is generally 0 or 1 within the first 60minutes after sunrise and within the last 60 minutes before sunset. Absolute beginners should limit sungazing with first 5 minutes after sun rise and last five minutes before sunset. As they gradually increase their gazing time, and their eyes get used to the Sun, they can watch the sun during brighter period of the safe hour (1 hr within sunrise or sunset).
Check the UV index at http://www.wunderground.com/
2. During the safe hour, take off your footwear, and stand barefoot on bare earth. The best choices to stand on and practise sun gazing are Beach sand, mud or dirt. NEVER Stand on Grass as it will drain your energy. If you cannot find bare earth like sand, mud or dirt; it is okay to practise on some other surfaces like concrete, tar road or on terrace although you might not get full benefit. (During winter months it is okay to watch the sun the sun through the window of your house or with your footwear on)
3. Start watching the sun. You can allow your eyes to blink and flicker naturally. Just watch the sun naturally like you would watch any person from a distance, there is no special type of looking or gazing that needs to employed . Just stand erect comfortably and watch the sun naturally.
4. Have a conviction that the sun cannot do you any harm and that the light of the sun is beneficial to your mind, body and spirit. Even if you don't have this belief, you will still experience the benefits; but having faith in the process allows you to experience full benefits more easily.
5. The very first day of sun gazing, watch the sun (during safe hour) for a maximum of 10 seconds. On the second day, you can watch the sun for 20 seconds, and on third day you can watch the sun for 30 seconds. Keep increasing your practise time by 10 seconds every day. If you have really sensitive eyes (if you have blue or gray eyes, then increment it just 5-8 seconds every day). You can use a cell phone timer or Kitchen timer to set your practise time accurately. Do not look elsewhere during the practise , just keep your attention on the sun effortlessly.
Note: If on some days you are not able to watch the sun, do not count those days. E.g. If you are on day 7 and have built up your practise time to 70 seconds; and on day 8 and 9, you are unable to do sun gazing (because of weather), then on the next time you practise you should watch for 80 seconds only and not 100. Keep a journal and keep track of how long you watch the sun every day.
6. After finishing your practise, close your eyes. Keep your eyes closed for 1-2 minutes until the internal image of the sun fades away. During this time you can visualize spreading the energy of the sun from your crown to the rest of the body. You can also say a prayer if you wish. Use your palms to close your eyes and let the eyes relax. Slowly turn away from the direction of the sun, and uncover your palms and slowly open your eyes. make sure while opening your eyes, that you are looking elsewhere and not looking back at the sun. This step will help your eyes recover and reorient easily. You might notice that your vision has improved and everything looks sharper and clearer.
In 3 months you would have reached 15 minutes of sun gazing per day (provided you haven't skipped a day), In 6 months you would reach 30 minutes , and in 9 months you would reach 45 minutes of sun gazing per day.
For more details about the technique, please visit HRM's website below
http://www.solarhealing.com/process
Barefoot walking:
1. Can be done on weekends, or even everyday if time permits)
2. Barefoot walking and Sun bathing can be done when the UV index is between 2 and 5, usually within few hours after sun rise or within few hours before sun set (Check the UV index at http://www.wunderground.com/).
You can also download the Sunrise Sunset calculator at
http://www.sunrisesunset.com/sun.html
3. You can do sun bathing or barefoot walking on bare earth (Beach sand, mud or dirt etc). This allows you to absorb the sun energy into your body and also allows you to be grounded to earth.
4. The practise of barefoot walking can be done for 30-45 minutes.
The blogger started practisig Sun Gazing on March 23rd, 2010. The blogger is presently at 20 minutes of Safe Sun Gazing after 3.5 months of practise. The benefits of Safe Sun Gazing are wonderful, and everyone who is missing the safe sun is missing a lot. Start enjoying the benefits of Safe sun gazing today.
Warning: It may be harmful to look at the sun during non-safe hours. Use your own intuition and common sense to gauge whether the sun is safe or unsafe at the time you are watching it. If you eyes are blinking very rapidly or if your face is getting heated up during the practise, you are probably wathching the Sun during non-safe hours.
Update: as of Sep 22, 2010 I have been doing sun gazing for the last 6 months. I can now safely gaze at the sun at 35 mins at a stretch during safe hours. My calorie intake (food) per day has decreased to 1200 calories per day. I eat mostly fruits and smoothies during the day and a light vegetarian meal at night. Weight is pretty stable. My vision is sharper, energy and awareness level is higher. Health is excellent.
This is the latest video update on Sun gazing as of Nov 2011:
The detailed process of the practise of Safe Sun Gazing has been explained in HRM's website (see link below)
http://www.solarhealing.com/process
There are also free lectures of HRM available on Youtube as well as on HRM's website for the benefit of those who wish to learn and practise the technique. Please watch the videos and read the description of the process before you begin your practise.
Solar Gazing with HRM part 1:
Solar gazing with HRM part 2:
Some benefits of Safe Sun Gazing
1. Improved vision
2. Peace, calmness and clarity
3. Improved health and immune system
4. Increased energy
5. Reduction in hunger
6. Emotional balance and reduction in irritability and stress
7. Increased spiritual awarness
Summary of Safe Sun Gazing method (Please read detailed description on HRM's website above before reading this summary)
1. Safe Sun Gazing is to be practised during safe hours, when the UV index is 0 or 1. The UV index is generally 0 or 1 within the first 60minutes after sunrise and within the last 60 minutes before sunset. Absolute beginners should limit sungazing with first 5 minutes after sun rise and last five minutes before sunset. As they gradually increase their gazing time, and their eyes get used to the Sun, they can watch the sun during brighter period of the safe hour (1 hr within sunrise or sunset).
Check the UV index at http://www.wunderground.com/
2. During the safe hour, take off your footwear, and stand barefoot on bare earth. The best choices to stand on and practise sun gazing are Beach sand, mud or dirt. NEVER Stand on Grass as it will drain your energy. If you cannot find bare earth like sand, mud or dirt; it is okay to practise on some other surfaces like concrete, tar road or on terrace although you might not get full benefit. (During winter months it is okay to watch the sun the sun through the window of your house or with your footwear on)
3. Start watching the sun. You can allow your eyes to blink and flicker naturally. Just watch the sun naturally like you would watch any person from a distance, there is no special type of looking or gazing that needs to employed . Just stand erect comfortably and watch the sun naturally.
4. Have a conviction that the sun cannot do you any harm and that the light of the sun is beneficial to your mind, body and spirit. Even if you don't have this belief, you will still experience the benefits; but having faith in the process allows you to experience full benefits more easily.
5. The very first day of sun gazing, watch the sun (during safe hour) for a maximum of 10 seconds. On the second day, you can watch the sun for 20 seconds, and on third day you can watch the sun for 30 seconds. Keep increasing your practise time by 10 seconds every day. If you have really sensitive eyes (if you have blue or gray eyes, then increment it just 5-8 seconds every day). You can use a cell phone timer or Kitchen timer to set your practise time accurately. Do not look elsewhere during the practise , just keep your attention on the sun effortlessly.
Note: If on some days you are not able to watch the sun, do not count those days. E.g. If you are on day 7 and have built up your practise time to 70 seconds; and on day 8 and 9, you are unable to do sun gazing (because of weather), then on the next time you practise you should watch for 80 seconds only and not 100. Keep a journal and keep track of how long you watch the sun every day.
6. After finishing your practise, close your eyes. Keep your eyes closed for 1-2 minutes until the internal image of the sun fades away. During this time you can visualize spreading the energy of the sun from your crown to the rest of the body. You can also say a prayer if you wish. Use your palms to close your eyes and let the eyes relax. Slowly turn away from the direction of the sun, and uncover your palms and slowly open your eyes. make sure while opening your eyes, that you are looking elsewhere and not looking back at the sun. This step will help your eyes recover and reorient easily. You might notice that your vision has improved and everything looks sharper and clearer.
In 3 months you would have reached 15 minutes of sun gazing per day (provided you haven't skipped a day), In 6 months you would reach 30 minutes , and in 9 months you would reach 45 minutes of sun gazing per day.
For more details about the technique, please visit HRM's website below
http://www.solarhealing.com/process
Barefoot walking:
1. Can be done on weekends, or even everyday if time permits)
2. Barefoot walking and Sun bathing can be done when the UV index is between 2 and 5, usually within few hours after sun rise or within few hours before sun set (Check the UV index at http://www.wunderground.com/).
You can also download the Sunrise Sunset calculator at
http://www.sunrisesunset.com/sun.html
3. You can do sun bathing or barefoot walking on bare earth (Beach sand, mud or dirt etc). This allows you to absorb the sun energy into your body and also allows you to be grounded to earth.
4. The practise of barefoot walking can be done for 30-45 minutes.
The blogger started practisig Sun Gazing on March 23rd, 2010. The blogger is presently at 20 minutes of Safe Sun Gazing after 3.5 months of practise. The benefits of Safe Sun Gazing are wonderful, and everyone who is missing the safe sun is missing a lot. Start enjoying the benefits of Safe sun gazing today.
Warning: It may be harmful to look at the sun during non-safe hours. Use your own intuition and common sense to gauge whether the sun is safe or unsafe at the time you are watching it. If you eyes are blinking very rapidly or if your face is getting heated up during the practise, you are probably wathching the Sun during non-safe hours.
Update: as of Sep 22, 2010 I have been doing sun gazing for the last 6 months. I can now safely gaze at the sun at 35 mins at a stretch during safe hours. My calorie intake (food) per day has decreased to 1200 calories per day. I eat mostly fruits and smoothies during the day and a light vegetarian meal at night. Weight is pretty stable. My vision is sharper, energy and awareness level is higher. Health is excellent.
This is the latest video update on Sun gazing as of Nov 2011:
