In Ayurveda, there are urges to not resist and doing so is harmful to the body. An urge can be yawning, going to the bathroom, burping, sleeping, crying, etc. Holding in these urges can put stress on the body and interrupt proper detoxification processes. Every urge has a purpose that connects to helping movement and cleansing. We regenerate a lot during sleep, which is why the body has an urge for rest. We may need to cough to clear the throat or drink water for cellular hydration . Crying is an emotional urge that carries more importance than we may think. In the Vedic texts, there are the 13 urges to not resist, called vega dharana or vega vidharan: Belching, flatulence, bowel movements, urination, sneezing, thirst, hunger, sleeping, coughing, yawning, crying, vomiting and ejaculating. The Ashtanga Hridaya (Vedic text) also mentions the urge to heavily breathe after exertion. There are other urges that we can think of such as laughing, screaming or shouting in an urgent situation. O...
Sunset in Lebanon (Photo By: Nashaat Tarabay ) While sun gazing can be great for you, some people do go about ‘sun gazing’ the wrong way. There is certainly a right and a wrong way to do it, and it’s important we understand how to do it right so we don’t hurt ourselves. But what exactly is sun gazing? Can it really benefit one's health? Isn't it harmful to the eyes ? Read on to find out everything you need to know about sun gazing and how to do it right. What is sun gazing? The meaning of sun gazing, as its name implies, is the act of staring intently at the sun. The sun is the main source of energy here on Earth. Because of this, people do sun gazing to soak in this natural energy for physical, mental, and spiritual stability. According to Hira Ratan Manek, a researcher and a sun gazer, the sun is the main source of energy energising our brain. The sun's energy can only enter the body through the eyes. Sun gazing is therefore the only way where you...