New DelhiMost people are unaware that heliotherapy, a new health and wellness trend that is gaining popularity in India during the winter, is actually Surya Shakti Sadhana, one of the oldest sciences in the Himalayas.
The Himalayan yogic traditions acknowledged the emerging Sun as a source of pure pranic intelligence and inner power long before the contemporary wellness community talked about the theory of sunlight therapy.
The advantages of heliotherapy
These customs hold that the gentle light of the early morning sun is a life-giving force that supports immunity, digestion, energy, and emotional stability. The body's Surya Nadi, the channel linked to vitality, clarity, and overall health, naturally resonates with the infrared light that the morning sun emits. These rays heat deeper areas of the body, improve blood flow, boost metabolism, and calmly focus the mind when they come into contact with the skin.
How to use heliotherapy
Surya Shakti Sadhana requires daily, disciplined practice, according to Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, author, columnist, and founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa.
Every ten minutes, one must simply sit or stand facing the rising sun and slowly rotate clockwise for thirty to forty-five minutes.The light is directed toward the face, neck, spine, and abdomen—the main areas that receive solar prana—while the eyes are gently closed.The breathing stays nasal and slow, allowing the inner channels to fully open.Shant Dhyan, which awakens the sun's energy into the system, comes after the practice.The appropriate frequencies are absorbed by clothing that is light, loose, white, yellow, or saffron.Sunscreen, synthetic materials, and dark colors should not be used during this delicate morning hour.India ought to resume this long-standing custom, particularly in the winter. Just 30 to 45 minutes of Surya Shakti Sadhana can improve mood, boost immunity, improve digestion, improve sleep, and restore mental clarity when the temperature drops and energy levels decline.
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