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Loading...In Swami Nirmalananda Giri’s article The Christ of India, Swami presents research that claims that Jesus Christ was a practicing sun gazer. Sun gazing was a common practice in the Essene sect of early Christianity.
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...A recent study by the University of Oxford shows that vitamin D deficiency increases the risk certain cancers, dementia and autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. This study also found 2,776 binding sites for the vitamin D receptor along the length of the human genome – the human DNA system.
(3 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5)Loading...Learn about the role of sunlight in our lives. This article looks at how lives of humans have been shaped by sunlight, how the light levels of changing seasons affect human life, how the human body functions and hormone levels respond to sunlight, and how the responses of humans and animals to sunlight compare.
(6 votes, average: 3.50 out of 5)Loading...Ramana Maharshi, the great Indian sage, taught one of his students, Jagadisha Sastri, the mantra suryosmi (I am the sun). “You must have the bhavana (mental conviction and attitude) that you are the sun. Start doing japa of the mantra suryosmi (I am the sun) with the conviction that it is really true. You will soon see the effect of it. You yourself will become surya swarupa, that is, you will have the characteristics of the sun.”
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Researchers at Johns Hopkins are reporting what is believed to be the most conclusive evidence to date that inadequate levels of vitamin D lead to substantially increased risk of death. From the year 2000 to 20008, over 18,000 men and women were studied. The results are worth reading!
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...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.
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Surya is the India god of the sun. Surya is often considered the highest god in the Vedas and the most important god to worship. This article summaries some of the stories and legends of Surya, the great Indian god of the sun.
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...India’s oldest natural medicine, Ayurveda, is a giant collection of knowledge about the human body. In this Ayurvedic article by Dr. Helen Thomas, we learn Ayurveda’s knowledge and the benefits of sunlight and proper sunlight exposure. Learn what Ayurveda recommends as a natural alternative to modern chemical sunscreen.
(2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)Loading...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.
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Part 2 of Marla Hoover’s article on Chakras examines each of the seven chakras in detail, including:
(2 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)Loading...Biochemist Loren Pickart shares research on the effects sunlight has on the human body. Research on Sexuality, fertility, hormones, sex drive, depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), schizophrenia, vitamin D, and the pineal gland is presented in this article.
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...This article by Dr. Mercola encourages people to become pro-active with their health. Cut your cancer risk by 60%, reduce chances of breast cancer (and its recurrence), colon cancer, diabetes and myocardial infarction simply by getting more sunlight exposure and Vitamin D.
Participate in the D*action Project: a 5-year study by UCSD that will prove the amazing health benefits of Vitamin D.
(1 votes, average: 2.00 out of 5)Loading...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.
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Throughout history, the Sun has honored by many spiritual cultures as a focus of worship. Offering praise and thanks to the Sun was common in India during the time of the Vedas and Vedic culture. Locations and temples of Sun worship still exist, such as this temple in Martand, India.
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Gabriel Cousens, M.D., M.D.(H), Dip. Ayurveda, runs the Tree of Life Rejuventation Center in the sunny state of Arizona, USA. In this article, Dr. Cousens shares research on how sunlight is utilized by the human body and its cells.
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...A 76-year-old Indian mystic claims to have survived the past 68 years — yes, years — without eating, drinking or going to the toilet. A 10-day trial under 24 hour surveillance by a team of medical doctors has scientists baffled. Prahlad Jani says his fasting ability is divinely inspired.
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Issue 4 of The International Sun Imbibers’ Society newsletter, The Sun Gazette, was released in Fall of 2006.
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...According to Boston University researchers, between 30 to 50% of children and adults in the United States are at high risk for vitamin D deficiency. Experts believe that sensible exposure to sun may be the best way to deal with this preventable medical condition. Learn what 6 serious health conditions are helped by sunlight and vitamin D.
(2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)Loading...This article by Dr. John Jacob Cannell MD, director of the Vitamin D Council, examines the different forms of Vitamin D -including Vitamin D2, Vitamin D3, cholecalciferol, calcidiol, and calcitriol. This article also discuss Vitamin D supplements and prescription Vitamin D.
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.
(7 votes, average: 3.86 out of 5)Loading...The largest alternative health website online posted a comprehensive article on Sun Gazing on January 8, 2009. This article discussses the practice and process of Sun Gazing, Hira Ratan Manek, the pineal gland, skeptics’ opinions, and research findings.
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Swami Nirmalananda Giri authored a comprehensive book on the spiritual significance of the sacred sound OM. In the chapeter The Glories and Powers of Om, Swami Nirmalananda Giri cites many authoritative yoga texts and their teachings about the Om sound and the Sun. In this article we have included some excerpts from Swami Nirmalananda Giri’s book and links to read the complete text.
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