Sungazing and Sunbathing cause the secretion of ‘feel good’ hormones serotonin, beta-endorphins, and dopamine - associated with pleasure, reward and addiction. The endocrine glands secrete other hormones during Sungazing, which create not just a high, but greater energy, longevity and experiences of Samadhi or higher consciousness. Modern studies reveal that the gland’s watery interior contains rods and cones – just like those found in the retina of your eyes. Studies further show the pineal gland secretes a substance called Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), which is a hallucinatory substance found in the South American shamanic brew called Ayahuasca - it causes experiences which can take you well beyond common states of awareness. Most mystics agree that natural methods, such as intense meditation, visualization, deep-breathing, chanting and Sungazing combined with purification are the best ways to induce third eye activation and can have life-transforming effects. Drugs and certain yogic techniques can force the pineal open prematurely before the mind is ready for psychic powers, and this can lead to psychosis.
 
To activate the ‘third eye’ and perceive higher dimensions, the pineal and the pituitary should vibrate in unison, which is achieved through meditation or Sungazing. When a correct relationship is established between the lower personality, operating through the pituitary, and the Overself, operating through the pineal, a magnetic field is created. The pineal can generate its own magnetic field because it contains magnetite. This field can interact with the magnetic fields of both the Earth and the Sun. The solar wind at dawn, charging the Earth’s magnetic field, stimulates the pineal gland. This is why the period between 4:00am and 6:00am is the best time to meditate and why Sunrise is the best time to Sungaze. At these times, the pineal stimulates the pituitary to secrete Human Growth Hormone. Manly P. Hall, in The Opening of the Third Eye, stated that the pineal gland “vibrating at a very high rate of speed, is the actual cause of true spiritual illumination.” The pineal governs energy level. That’s why Sungazers may experience rapid nail and hair growth, restoration of hair colour, and general rejuvenation.

As always, I urge anyone considering Sungazing to seek the guidance of a trained person or organization.