Sungazing: The Science of Staring at the Sun documentary (video)

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Amateur filmmaker Matt Wilcox explains what sungazing is, how to sun gaze, and how sun gazing affects our brain – shown through an EEG experiment by world renowned neurologist Dr. Fred Travis. Observe the most thorough eye exam possible by one of the best departments of ophthalmology in the United States in this 11 minute documentary on Sun Gazing.

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History of Sun Temple at Konark, Orissa

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This professional YouTube video shares the significant history and amazing artwork of the Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa, India. This Sun Temple took 12 hundred artisans and architects 12 years to construct. Learn also about the curative powers of Suyra, the Hindu Sun god, and the legend of Samba, son of Lord Krishna, who was cured of leprosy by worshiping the sun.

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Ayurveda on Sunshine and Sunscreen

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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.

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Jericho Sunfire: The Process: My Liquidarian Initiation.

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Jericho Sunfire achieved the breatharian state after a process of body detoxification through dietary changes.  Jericho Sunfire began his process by following fruitarian diet, changing to a liquidarian diet, and then moving into the food-free and water-free breatharian state.  In this section of Jericho Sunfire’s The Process video series, watch as Jericho teaches about his initiation into the liquidarian diet – the changes he experienced and the challenged he faced.

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NASA video of Sunspots and Solar Flares

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30-second video clip shot by NASA’s SOHO – Solar & Heliospheric Observatory. This timelapse video shows 3 days of recorded video footage in 30 seconds.  Watch the rotating sun with active sunspots and solar flares.

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The Greatest Story Ever Told: Religion Comes From Sun Worship (video)

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The 2007 documentary film Zeitgeist: The Movie begins by the telling The Greatest Story Ever Told: evidence that most modern religions come from Sun worship. Watch the first 30-minute part of Zeitgeist to learn about the astrological and solar connections to nearly every religion in recorded history. This hugely popular and controversial independent film has received both praise and criticism for it’s evidence and conclusion. Watch it and form your own opinion. Is the Sun at the center of every world religion?

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The mantra suryosmi (I am the sun) taught by Ramana Maharshi

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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.”

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Sunlight and Essential Fatty Acid (seed oils)

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Douglas W. Morrison, in his book How we Heal: Understanding the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection, discusses the relationship between sunlight energy and essential fatty acids in the body.  These natural oils act as a resonance system for solar energy, storing and transporting through the human body. 

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The Healing Sun: Tuberculosis and the Sun

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The Healing Sun by Richard Hobday presents evidence showing an increase in disease with a decrease in sunlight exposure.  This article addresses the topic: Tuberculosis and the Sun

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Legends related to Surya

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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.

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Life Positive: Sun Yogi of India

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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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‘Quiet Sun’ baffling astronomers

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The Sun is the dimmest it has been for nearly a century. There are no sunspots, very few solar flares – and our nearest star is the quietest it has been for a very long time. This BBC News article shares recent scientific research and opinion to explain this modern mystery. A 1-minute video clip from BBC News is included.

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Sunlight, Sexuality, and Mental Health

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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.

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What’s a Chakra? Part 2

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Part 2 of Marla Hoover’s article on Chakras examines each of the seven chakras in detail, including:

  • the symbol for each chakra (includes pictures)
  • the endocrine gland for each chakra
  • the mental and emotional characteristics of each chakra
  • the spiritual qualities of each chakra

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Sun’s Atmosphere Sings

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Astronomers have recorded heavenly music bellowed out by the Sun’s atmosphere.  SPACE.com reports the Royal Astronomical Society’s findings.

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The Healing Sun: Sunlight and Multiple Sclerosis

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The Healing Sun by Richard Hobday presents evidence showing an increase in disease with a decrease in sunlight exposure..  This article addresses: Sunlight and Multiple Sclerosis

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Surya Ayurveda: The Healing Science of the Sun

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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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Seeing Beyond the Sun by Swami Nirmalananda Giri (part 1)

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This commentary on the Isha Upanishad by Swami Nirmalananda Giri discusses the significant of the sun in spiritual practice. The outer material aspects of the sun and the inner metaphysical aspects of the sun are discussed in detail. Part 1 discusses the six characteristics of the “golden orb” of the sun: physcial sunlight and it’s affects on the human body and pineal gland; sunlight prana; consciousness; mind; and atman or spiritual Self; and the evolutionary urge.

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The Healing Power of the Sunlight: Third Method of Absorbing the Rays of the Sun

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Jakob Lorber (July 22, 1800–August 24, 1864) was a Christian mystic and visionary who referred to himself as “God’s scribe”. He wrote that on 15 March 1840 he began hearing an ‘inner voice’ from the region of his heart and thereafter transcribed what it said. By the time of his death 24 years later he had written manuscripts equivalent to 10,000 pages in print, expecting and receiving no financial reward for his work.

The Healing Power of the Sunlight is one of Jakob’s books, which discusses the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of sunlight and ways to effectively use the sunlight for healing and spiritual awakening.

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The Yogic Aspect of the Sun Salutation

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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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Martand, India – Vedic center of Sun worship

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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.

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What is Sunlightenment?

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.


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