Now that the ozone layer is compromised and less able to filter out harmful ultraviolet light, we need to be extra careful.
There’s no question that excessive exposure to the sun damages the skin all over your body and increases your risk of skin cancer and melanoma. But should you avoid the sun completely? No–that would be unnatural. Many people find it pleasurable and relaxing to be in the sun. It helps regulate hormones and our internal clocks, and it is a source of vitamin D, which is needed for healthy bones and perhaps to prevent breast cancer.
According to Ayurveda, sunbathing improves your circulation and encourages sweating, cleansing the body of toxins.
Vata and kapha types benefit in particular, because of the warming and nurturing qualities of sunlight. As a vata you benefit in particular, because of the warming and nurturing qualities of the sunlight.As a kapha you benefit in particular, because of the warming and nurturing qualities of sunlight.
As a pita you need to be careful because the heat of the sun can aggravate your fiery dosha. Pitta dosha. As a vata you benefit from the warming and nurturing qualities of the sun, but you most be careful it does not aggravate your fiery pita nature.