Hello and welcome to this sun gazing practice.
Find a comfortable place where you can sit or stand with a clear view of the sun.
Be sure to practice this during sunrise as it is the only safe time to sun gaze and receive its full benefits when the light is gentle and nourishing.
Sun gazing at this time can help reduce cortisol levels,
Promoting a sense of calm,
And naturally increase melatonin production approximately 16 hours later,
Supporting restful sleep.
Ground yourself by feeling your feet connected to the earth.
Take a deep breath in and exhale slowly.
Allow yourself to arrive fully in this moment.
Begin to breathe deeply and evenly.
Inhale through your nose,
Filling your lungs completely.
Hold it for a moment and exhale slowly through your mouth.
Feel your body softening,
Your mind quieting.
Bring your awareness to the sun before you.
Observe its warmth,
Its glow,
The energy radiating from it without straining.
As you breathe in,
Imagine drawing in the sun's golden light,
Filling your entire body with warmth and vitality.
With each exhale,
Visualize this energy flowing through you,
Cleansing and nourishing you.
Feel this energy illuminating every cell in your body.
Your skin absorbs its warmth,
Beats in harmony with its powerful source of life.
Now gently place your hands over your heart.
As you continue breathing deeply,
Reflect on the immense power of the sun.
It rises each day without fail,
Giving life,
Warmth,
And energy to all beings.
Take a moment to feel gratitude for this endless source of light.
Silently or out loud,
Thank you for this light that nourishes my body.
Thank you for this warmth that fills my heart.
Thank you for this energy that fuels my spirit.
Allow this gratitude to expand within you,
Radiating outward like the sun itself.
Now focus on the space between you and the sun.
Feel how the air around you vibrates with energy.
With each inhale,
Imagine yourself becoming lighter,
More expansive.
With each exhale,
Feel yourself merging with the vastness of the sky.
Sense the deep connection between you and all of nature.
The trees,
The ocean,
The earth beneath you,
All bathed in the same sunlight.
You are a part of this great,
Interconnected universe,
And the sun is a reminder of the infinite energy available to you.
As each inhale comes near to a close,
We'll take a few more deep breaths,
Bringing awareness back to your physical body.
Slowly lower your gaze or close your eyes for a moment,
Letting the image of the sun imprint in your mind.
As each inhale comes near to a close,
We'll take a few more deep breaths,
Bringing awareness back to your physical body.
Namaste.
