Sun Gazette Newsletter – Issue 3
The International Sun Imbibers’ Society released their second Sun Gazette Newsletter in Winter of 2006.
The International Sun Imbibers’ Society released their second Sun Gazette Newsletter in Winter of 2006.
In this article on the H1N1 Swine Flu and Vitamin D, Dr. Mercola examines the Center for Disease Control’s data and shows that Vitamin D deficiency is linked. Get the facts about sunlight and Vitamin D. Learn how adequate sunlight exposure can improve immunity and prevent the H1N1 Swine Flu.
This detailed article on Trataka – the yoga practice of concentrated gazing – was published by Yoga Magazine in May of 1991. Learn how this ancient Hatha yoga practice can help to improve all functions of the eyes, improve mental functions, create peace and improve energy levels. Yogis and ancient yoga texts – like the Hatha Yoga Pradipika – share that higher spiritual abilities, like clairvoyance, telepathy, telekinesis, psychic healing can develop. The practice of Sun Trataka – gazing at the rising or setting sun is also referenced by Swami Niranjan in this article.
What is light and how does light affect human health? This article by Matt DeBow examines early research on sunlight and biochemical and hormones in plants and animal cells, brain research, pituitary gland hormones, full spectrum light, cancer, UV light, and much more.
Research into the healing effects of far infrared energy have proven that this band of frequency helps to body detoxify harmful chemicals and toxins. Sunlight Saunas brand of far infrared saunas has proven to be the most effective sauna on the market today. Because Sunlight Saunas operate at temperatures 60 to 80 degrees lower than conventional saunas and use specialized far infrared waves, the detoxification is from 7 to 10 times greater.
This article from Dr. Mercola shares new research from a team of scientists in Japan who have successfully photographed the subtle light (photons) that is emitted from the human body. Research shows that the body part’s that receive the most sunlight has the greatest light emissions. Modern science is confirming what ancient spiritual traditions have known for thousands of years.
One of the most well-known Catholic Christian saints is St. Francis of Assisi. Few people realize that St. Francis of Assisi was a devote of the Sun, Earth and Nature. St. Francis of Assisi say God in all life and honored the Sun for it’s life giving properties. This article shows the similarities between St. Francis of Assisi’s teachings and the Yoga and Vedas of India.
In John Cannell’s Vitamin D Council newsletter, we learn that the remarkable success of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks can be attributed to the entire team’s use of Vitamin D. Currently in Stanley Cup finals, the Blackhawks are at the top of the league after many disappointing seasons. If the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup championship, Vitamin D could become an important factor in every sports team’s success.
New studies have shown that vitamin D, the sunlight vitamin, increases cognitive performance, memory, and intelligence in men aged 40-79. Reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and increase your brain’s performance. This article by Brian Willett examines the modern studies and recommends more sunlight for people of every age.
In 1961, a remarkable book on Foot Health was published by Simon J. Wikler, D.S.C., called Take Off Your Shoes and Walk : Steps to Better Foot Health. This book presents evidence showing that the invention of shoes has led to numerous health problems that did not exist in ancient times. Modern research is confirming that walking barefoot not only strengthens our legs and feet, but also helps to reduce stress, improves heart and blood health, and supplies more energy to the body.
In October 2007, Hira Ratan Manek (HRM) presented a lecture on Sun Gazing in Sedona, Arizona, USA. A series of photographs later revealed that orbs were present at his lecture. Orbs are spheres of light that appear in digital photographs, often during times of heightened spiritual energy – such as spiritual workshops or celebrations. Look at these photos taken of Hira Ratan Manek (HRM) to see these mysterious orbs.
Suryayog is the yoga of the Sun. It is an ancient yogic technique that has recently re-surfaced in India. Suryayog involves just 3 steps: Sungazing, Meditation and Circle of Light, and can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or faith.
This article reminds us of the importance of the Sun in our lives. If there is a wonder drug or cure-all it would be the Sun.
The December 2009 issue of Runner’s World educated runner’s everywhere about the importance of vitamin D and athletic performance. Learn how vitamin D is necessary for bone health, reduced fatigue, improved athletic performance, reduced rate of injury, and muscle tissue and bone repair. Modern research is forcing athletes to embrace the sunlight and vitamin D if they wish to perform at peak levels.
This article by Alternative Depression Therapy shares with us 3 simple solar meditations that connect us more fully with the Sun to improve our physical, mental, and emotional health. These solar meditations are easy to perform and help with depression and Seasonal Affective Disorders (SAD).
A study of older women found that those who had the highest levels of Vitamin D were nearly 60 per cent less likely to contract age-related macular degeneration. Scientists believe Vitamin D has anti-inflammatory properties that can help prevent the incurable condition by stopping the eyes being damaged.
Light has a whole new application within the medical field. Scientists in Europe and Japan are leading this new medical field with devices that create healing in human DNA and brain cells. Monochromatic light therapy is one of the new therapies that is shown to effectively heal cancer, tumors, and other diseased tissue. Perhaps in our near future, light medicine devices will replace other invasive and chemical methods of medical healing.
We’re entering a very unique planetary alignment period. A remarkable solar eclipse will happen on Sunday, not appearing again until 2017 for the United States, and the Earth will transit Venus on June 5. Some say these events are related to the 2012 Mayan Calendar phenomenon, but this article may think otherwise.
Light is stored in the cells of the organism precisely, in the DNA the the DMA molecules of the nuclei — and a dynamic web of light constantly released and absorbed by the DNA may connect cell organelles, cells, tissues, and organs within the body and serve as the organism’s main communication network and as the principal regulating instance of all life processes. Sunlight baths with bare skin allow the bodily cells to store light energy sufficient to recharge the batteries in the DNA.
To open widen our smiles and open our hearts, Sunlightenment presents a photo gallery of cats doing Sun Yoga, sun bathing, and Sun Gazing. For when you feel like you are the only person you know looking at the sun, let these photos remind you that all of the natural world practices Sun Yoga.
The Vitamin D Council was established to educate the public and professionals about Vitamin D Deficiency and its numerous associated diseases. This article answers the questions: Is Vitamin D toxic? How much Vitamin D is recommended?
This article has been removed from Sunlightenment.com at the request of the Vitamin D Council.
May we all one day learn to share our love, light, and knowledge as freely as the Sun, whom shares itself without restriction to all of life upon this planet.
The International Sun Imbibers’ Society released their sixth Sun Gazette Newsletter in Spring 2008.
This website is dedicated to the free discemination of information on the healing powers of the Sun and the spiritual practices of Sun Gazing and Surya (Sun) Yoga. All information is given in the spirit of the Sun, whom shares its Light and Love without restriction. May all of humanity benefit from the enlightening energy of the Sun and the wisdom of all beings who share in this service of Sun Yoga.