SUNgazing: Communion with the Sub-Logos - Spiritual and Health Implications

[jacrob]

when exactly do you view the sun then? what time? i have no idea when the sun rises. i wake randomly up at 3am. i assume the sun rises around 5... or 4...

Well it depends on where you live or if your area has the much-despised daylight saving. There must be a website that tells you what time. Here in Sydney Australia it's about 6.45am.

Here's an excerpt of something I read online ages ago in an attempt to improve my eyesight. Only later I discovered the spiritual aspect of this practice:

"How would you like to possess magnetic healthy eyes? The ancient Yogis use "Yoga Sun Gazing " as a meditation and to infuse the body, mind and spirit with healing solar light and power.

How to Perform the Yoga Sun Gazing Exercise: Go outside at SUNRISE or SUNSET when the solar orb is red or orange. Open your eyes wide and take in 9 deep breaths (in and out gently) while looking at the sun. Feel the "sun energy' traveling into your eyes and down to your belly button area (Hara). After sun gazing, gently cover your eyes with your palms, for a few minutes while visualizing color black. This helps to relax and heal stress and tension in the mind and eyes. Acquire plenty of sunshine. allowing fresh air to hit your bare skin and walking on the earth with bare feet all help to improve' our eyesight Practice these golden treasures whenever possible. The Immortal Taoist Masters cherish these activities, along with Chi Kung, as the keys to health, energy and longevity.

Are Sunglasses Harmful?
Sunglasses shield our eyes from the life-giving sun. Wearing sun glasses constantly can lead to photo-phobia (fear of light), or light sensitivity. Some eye specialists warn against the excessive use of sunglasses. They report that it can cause blindness by paralyzing the eye-pupil. In bright light the pupil becomes smaller and in darkness it becomes larger. Wearing sunglasses in sunlight keeps the pupil expanded because the shaded lens does not allow light to enter. This is what weakens the eyes. If the sun bothers your eyes, the best remedy is to spend more time outside in the daylight. Get out into the sunshine everyday if possible. However, do not overdo it to the point of "sunburn. " Moderate sunbathing imparts superior health and glowing skin. Morning or late afternoon sun is the best time for sunbathing. On hot days, walk in the shade and gaze into the distance. You will soon adjust to the light and even enjoy it. Well sunned eyes glow with magnetism and health.
The whites of the eyes become clear, full of lustre, and shine with brightness."