Sun Yoga in Paramahansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi
America’s most famous yogi of the 20th Century, Paramahansa Yogananda, wrote about 2 occasions of meeting successful sun yogi’s in his renowned book Autobiography of a Yogi.
America’s most famous yogi of the 20th Century, Paramahansa Yogananda, wrote about 2 occasions of meeting successful sun yogi’s in his renowned book Autobiography of a Yogi.
A detailed, scientific explanation of our need for sunlight by Dr. Neil Nedley, M.D. This excerpt on the necessity for daily sunlight exposure is taken from his highly aclaimed book Proof Positive.
“There is one light of the sun, though it is interrupted by walls,
mountains, and other things infinite. There is one common substance, though
it is distributed among countless bodies which have their several qualities.
There is one soul, though it is distributed among infinite natures and
individual circumscriptions [or individuals]. There is one intelligent soul,
though it seems to be divided.” – Marcus Aurelius
Supreme Master Television, created a weekly series on breatharianism. These television shows feature a different breatharian and method of prana energy nourishment in each video episode. This video of the Between Master and Disciple Breatharian series is called Sun Gazing for Peace and Good Health, featuring sun gazer Hira Ratan Manek. Watch this 35 minute video clip to learn more about Hira Ratan Manek and his practice of sun gazing.
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.
On June 9, 2003, The Times of India annoucned that The Institute of Healing and Alternative Therapy in Patna, India will begin teaching courses on Suryayog and the power of the Sun.
In the final part of their articles on sunlight, vitamin D, and human health, the Vital Choices newsletter targets the scientific research that shows increased occurrance of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with lower sunlight exposure and vitamin D intake.
The follow-up article by New Autism Cure takes a deeper look at the current modern autism and vitamin D deficiency research. More scientific evidence is presented and links to other vitamin D websites and publications are provided.
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.
It is very clear that modern science has proven that sunlight exposure is necessary for human health. However how much sunlight exposure may not be. M. Nathaneil Mead discusses how much sunlight exposure people should get in Part 6 of his article the Beneftis of Sunlight: A Bright Spot for Human Health.
The sun improves the eyes and pupils in many wonderful ways. For instance, it loosens tight muscles. The nerves and muscles just naturally let go of stress and tension, a leading cause of poor eyesight. The eyes thrive on the sun’s energy
Hira Ratan Manek was featured in his second interview with Paula Gloria on October 20, 2008 in New York City. This 1 hour 40 minute video contains a presentation by HRM, followed by answers to questions from the audience.
In 2005, BBC released a documentary video on a scientific phenomenon called “Global Dimming”. Scientists hypothesize that increased pollution in the Earth’s atmosphere can be reducing the amount of sunlight coming into our planet and our bodies. The result is increased environmental and health problems.
Master Guang Qin was a renowned Buddhist monk, teacher and cultivator in China. In this video we learn how Master Guang Qin lived without eating food because of his Samadhi experience in meditation.
For over 10 years, Elitom Ben Yisrael has lived as a breatharian in the United States. In this 3-part video by Supreme Master TV, Elitom Ben Yisrael shares his knowledge of breatharianism, holistic medicine, energy practices, physical exercises and diet. Learn how the social conditioning of our mind overrides our body’s natural ability to live without physical food and what is necessary to restore the mind and body back to the original design.
The greatest amount of the sun’s energy output is in the infrared segment of the spectrum. This band of light has been shown to have many beneficial effects on health, detoxification, and longevity. This article on Far Infrared Light summaries some of the many benefits of this energy band of sunlight.
Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, is different from other vitamins in that it influences your entire body — receptors that respond to the vitamin have been found in almost every type of human cell, from your brain to your bones.
A meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials has found that supplemental vitamin D significantly reduces mortality from all causes.
New research is showing that that Vitamin D deficiency may be a component of the lung inflammation that is seen in cystic fibrosis. Vitamin D has also been linked to the immune system and inflammation. Vitamin D deficiency is now found in many Americans who are healthy and individuals with cystic fibrosis are at an even higher risk.
This article by Wayne Purdin examines how the pineal and other endocrine glands secrete other hormones during sungazing, which create not just a high, but greater energy, longevity and experiences of samadhi or higher consciousness.
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.
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.