I have been doing this for 2.5 months now, slowly increasing my sun gazing time 10 seconds per day. I am at 11 minutes mark now (although I feel my eyes have grown accustomized to the sun and could gaze longer if I wanted too). Defintitely a great practise. It has increased my energy level, mental clarity, reduced hunger, reduced irritability, better control of emotions, and increased awareness and peace. I have also been meditating 2 hours a day, and doing barefoot walking on weekend on the beach during safe hours.

Good luck!
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