July 23rd, 2020 by SunYogi

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In his book Shakti: An Introduction to Kundalini Maha Yoga, Shri Dhyanyogi Madhusudandas briefly mentions that the human being is connected to the sun via the energy channel called the Hita nadi. Shri Dhyanyogi Madhusudandas was a Kundalini Yoga master who performed miracles and lived to the age of 116.
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June 23rd, 2020 by SunYogi

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That most familiar of asana sequences, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is as rich in symbolic and mythic overtones as it is in physical benefits. Part 2 of this article in Yoga Journal magazine teaches the asana sequence of Surya Namaskar and offers tips to deepen your yoga experience.
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June 17th, 2020 by SunYogi

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The healing science of the Sun is one of the oldest sciences and medicines on this planet. This article teaches Surya Ayurveda – the healing science of the Sun. Read quotes from India’s oldest spiritual, health, medicine and religious books: the Vedas and learn how you can use the Sun (Surya) for your healing.
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May 30th, 2020 by SunYogi

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Sri Aurbindo teaches the significance of Surya Savirti – the Sun God – in his book The Secret of the Veda. Verse 81 of the Rig Veda teaches that Surya is the seer, the revealer. Surya enlightens the mind and the thoughts with the illuminations of the Truth.
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March 18th, 2020 by SunYogi

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The Surya Namaskar is considered to be the complete embodiment of Hathayoga, Mantra Yog and Bhakti yoga. It is a complete exercise for the culturing of both mind and body. In just twelve steps asana, pranayama, shuddhi kriya, bandha and mudra are completely included along with prayerful devotion. Learn how this simple yoga practice has been proven to be one of the world’s most complete exercises.
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March 15th, 2020 by SunYogi

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The incredible story of a man who has overcome the need to take food or water by absorbing energy directly from the sun through a system that he is now teaching. Learn about the Sun Yogi Umashanka in this Life Positive magazine story.
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March 6th, 2020 by SunYogi

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Dr. Mercola, owner of the largest alternative health website online, posted a comprehensive article on Sun Gazing on January 8, 2009. This article includes Dr. Mercola’s own thoughts, the pratice and process of Sun Gazing, Hira Ratan Manek, the pineal gland, skeptics’ opinions, and research findings.
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December 16th, 2019 by SunYogi

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The great sage of India Rabindranath Tagore lived up to his name – Rabi means the Sun. Read how Rabindranath Tagors carried the message of the Sun in his songs, poems, and books.
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November 10th, 2019 by SunYogi

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What If? The Movie focuses on humanity’s truly unlimited potential, while show-casing extraordinary ideas and people from around the globe. Featuring sun gazers Hira Ratan Manek (HRM) and Uma Sankar, and 31 other extraordinary people.
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November 7th, 2019 by SunYogi

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“The human body is not mere flesh and bones but also has electromagnetic dust, where rays from the Sun (Surya) can cause positive vibrations to balance the body, mind and spirit naturally. [The] human body is a gigantic Atomic Reactor and a moving Power House. Brain is the Generator and heart is the Transmitter”.
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September 5th, 2019 by SunYogi

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The Gayatri Mantra is considered to be the holiest verse of the Vedas. It describes the bhargah (the solar spirit), who is the essence of Savitri (the solar being), who is yet the inner identity of Surya (the sun). The Gayatri Mantra as a prayer is a petition to the infinite light of pure consciousness. This article by Yoga + Joyful Living magazine clearly explains the meaning and significance of the Gayatri Mantra.
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August 18th, 2019 by SunYogi

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Common to Sun Gazing practice is the experience of After Images, Phosphenes, Eye Floaters, and the Blue field entoptic phenomenon. Learn more about these phenomenon is this article by Floco Tausin as he takes a deeper look into the relationship of the physical eyes, spiritual eyes, and spiritual practices like meditation and yoga trataka. Learn how you can strengthen your eyes to gain spiritual vision and awaken the inner light.
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July 16th, 2019 by SunYogi

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Swami Krishnananda’s discourse on The Chhandogya Upanishad teaches about the journey of the soul after the death of the body. Ancient seers of India taught that the soul journeys to the sun after death. A properly evolved soul would be allowed passage through the sun and into higher spiritual realms. Teachings on prana, nadis, nerves, and kundalini are included in this discourse.
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June 19th, 2019 by SunYogi

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On June 26, 2006, The Discovery Channel aired a documentary featuring Prahlad Jani – a man who has not eaten food nor water for over 60 years. Dr. Sudhir Shah hypothesized that Prahlad Jani is receiving nourishment from the sun – similar to the sun yogi Hira Ratan Manek.
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June 16th, 2019 by SunYogi

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Surya Swami gives this interview to The Times of India on June 6, 2003. Surya Swami teaches Suryayog a yoga practice that includes gazing at the sun with naked eye, chanting mantras, deep breathing, a few yogic postures and bowing to Nature.
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June 4th, 2019 by SunYogi

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Swami Sivananda is one of the world’s most well known and respected yogis. He authored over 200 books on Yoga, Vedanta, and other subjects. In his book Mind – Its Mysteries and Control, Swami Sivananda teaches how the mind is created by the food that we eat through a process of pranic transformation and transportation. Swami Sivananda also states, “If you know the process of drawing the energy from the cosmic energy or solar energy, you can maintain the body with this energy alone for any length of time and can dispense with food.” Is sun gazing this secret method of yoga?
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May 2nd, 2019 by SunYogi

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Sungazer and author Wayne Purdin published an article on the history of Sun Gazing and Sun Worship in the Spring 2008 edition of the World Explorer Magazine (vol.5 no.1). Includes the history of Sun Worship in the spiritual traditions: Egypt, Judaism, Christianity, Rosicrucian, Essene, Gnostics, Knights Templar, Cathars, and India Yoga.
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April 8th, 2019 by SunYogi

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Swami Nirmalananda Giri teaches us many ancient yoga secrets in his book Om Yoga – Its Theory and Practice. In the section called “Om is the essence of the evolutionary solar energies”, Swami Nirmalananda Giri references the ancient spiritual texts of Inida, the Upanishads, to teach us that “Sunlight is the radiant form of Om, so the sun initiates the entire solar system into Om. Human beings are solar creatures, therefore to intone Om is the most natural thing they can do. The japa and meditation of Om aligns us with the solar powers that are Om and thereby greatly increase our life force and the evolution of all the levels of our being.”
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March 9th, 2019 by SunYogi

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Marla Hoover writes a concise, information-packed article explaining the 7 energy centers in the body called Chakras. Chakra is a Sanskrit word that translates into wheel or disk and refers to the psychic energy centers in the body that supply the energy for the body to function. Did you know that the energy for the chakras comes from sunlight?
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March 6th, 2019 by SunYogi

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That most familiar of asana sequences, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is as rich in symbolic and mythic overtones as it is in physical benefits. Part 1 of this article in Yoga Journal magazine shares the History and Practice of Surya Namaskar.
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February 15th, 2019 by SunYogi

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The recent study of Prahlad Jani – an 82 year old breatharian yogi living in northern India – has concluded after 15 days of observation by India’s Defense Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences. Medical doctors and scientists have proven that during his observation, Prahlad Jani did not eat, drink, urinate or defecate. This is medically unprecedented. Read the rest of this entry »