Sun Gazing & Earthing

What Is Sun Gazing?

Sun Gazing is a meditative practice that involves looking at and focusing on the sun, harnessing the energy of the sun.

Some benefits of Sun Gazing include:

Decalcify the pineal gland
Enhance blood flow
Improve immunity
Reduce inflammation
Improve eyesight
Balances your hormones
Promote relaxation
Regulate your sleep & wake cycle
Reduce fatigue
Increased dopamine and serotonin production
Reduce cortisol level (stress hormones)
Reduce depression
Reduce Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Allows your body to create bioavailable "Vitamin D"

Sun Gazing has been practised by many ancient civilizations for the mentioned health and spiritual benefits.

However, medical professionals who are not into holistic healing or naturopathy do not support this practice, and experts who are funded by medical institutions agree that staring at the sun, even for a few seconds, can cause vision problems and even blindness.

On the contrary, practitioners of Sun Gazing will tell you that their eyesight has improved, as well as their health and overall wellbeing.

Sun Gazing, when practised properly, would not have any adverse effects.

To Do's:

Sun Gazing is best practised barefooted with your feet in contact with the ground, known as Earthing.
Start with 10sec, slowly increase with 10min increments when you are accustomed and more comfortable with the intensity.
Stop immediately if you feel uncomfortable.

Avoid:

Do not Sun Gazing wearing spectacles/contact lens, or using camera/binoculars/telescope.
Do not use sunscreen/sunblock as it prevents you from receiving the full benefits of the sun.
Avoid days when you see the skies covered with unnatural "clouds".
Avoid Sun Gazing after the rain if you sighted any unnatural "clouds" prior.
Avoid areas with high electromagnetic radiation.

Direct Sun Gazing

Direct Sun Gazing is practised ONLY during the first 30mins of sunrise and last 30mins before sunset.

If you have sensitive eyes, or have certain conditions, you can first try with shorter durations (10sec), slowly incresing the length of time (with 10min increment) when you are accustomed and comfortable.

You do not need to stare at the sun, rather, you can just casually gaze at the sun with half-opened eyes, meditating on gratitude of life.

Stop immediately if you feel uncomfortable.

Indirect Sun Gazing

Indirect Sun Gazing can be done at anytime of the day, depending on your geographical location, the weather, and the intensity of the sun.

You can gaze at the sun with your eyes closed, looking through your eyelids. Thus, it enables you to Sun Gaze for a slightly longer duration.

Stop immediately if you feel uncomfortable.

What Is Earthing?

Earthing (also known as grounding) is when you stand on the earth (or any natural ground) connecting your body to the natural electric charge of the earth, transferring electrons into your body.

The problem with modern society is that the earth is being covered with unnatural material such bitumen, asphalt, concrete, and other synthetic material.

Also, ever since the creation of synthetic materials being used for shoe soles, Man has been insulated from the earth, hence the many health problems.

Benefits of Earthing:

Balanced electromagnetic field
Enhanced blood flow
regulated blood pressure
Improved immunity
Reduced inflammation
Improved sleep quality

Places To Do Earthing:

Forests
Woods
Gardens
Beaches
Lakes
Ponds

Avoid:

Avoid electronic devices or metal on your body.
Understand your terrain, and avoid uneven terrain where you might trip/sleep/fall.
Avoid areas with dangerous animals and plants.
Avoid areas with hazardous rubbish such as broken glass or pieces of metal.
Avoid Earthing if you have any open wounds on your feet.
Avoid days when you see the skies covered with unnatural "clouds".
Avoid Earthing after the rain if you sighted any unnatural "clouds" prior.
Avoid areas with high electromagnetic radiation.