The Eagle Tribe Magazine Volume 4, August 2019

Vol. 4 | AUGUST 2019 Issue The Eagle Tribe Magazine SEVA AND AGNI - THE PERSONAL GROWTH DIGESTIVE FIRE CHAKRA HEALING PAST LIFE TRAUMA DEATH MY JOURNEY WITH REDESIGNING LIFE LOVE FOR THE 40 PLUS MYTH OF WOMEN PERFECTIONISM ACUPRESSURE MIGRAINES THE ART OF MANIFESTING ASTROSCOPE

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE CONTENTS 18SPECIAL REPORT: ACUPRESSURE 4LEAD STORY: THE ART OF MANIFEST- 22FOOD COLUMN: ING AGNI - THE DIGESTIVE FIRE 8SEVA AND PERSONAL 28FOODSCOPE: GROWTH FENNEL-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS 10MIND BODY AND SOUL: WHIPPED YAMS WITH CO- HEALING PAST LIFE CONUT CREAM TRAUMA 29READERS CONTRIBU- 14HOLISTIC HEALTH: TIONS: REDESIGNING LIFE CHAKRA FOR THE 40 PLUS WOMEN 2

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE 36READERS CONTRIBU- 46THE POWER OF YOUR TIONS: SUBCONSCIOUS DEATH MIND: MIGRAINES 39READERS CONTRIBU- TIONS: MY JOURNEY WITH LOVE 50ASTROSCOPE: AUGUST FORECAST 42READERS CONTRIBU- TIONS: YOGA - THE KAPALBHATI 44WISDOM FROM THE HIMALAYAS: MYTH OF PERFECTIONISM 52BE A CONTRIBUTOR ADVERTISE WITH US THE EAGLE TRIBE TEAM 3

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE LEAD STORY THE ART OF MANIFESTING The Art of Manifesting – is a com- When you decide to take a leap to a bination of actions, or a process higher level, your darkness, your ego, that begins with your thoughts, saboteur, inner child, imposter, victim feelings, and emotions, that ultimately and other archetypes will show up. You raises your vibration. Once you raise will face your own resistance. your vibration then the key is to main- tain it at the highest level for as long When you are triggered, you drop out as possible. The more you stay in the of the vibration and it is often difficult highest vibration, the more light you will to get back in or reach it gain. This is hold and the more aligned you will be where we get into the cycles of man- with what you desire. ifesting inconsistently. But when you implement “the practice of being your Staying in the highest vibration is what greatest self”, even when things seem attracts everything you desire but stay- like they are falling apart, you stay ing in the highest vibration is not always steady, congruent, certain, in surrender an easy task especially when you hav- and complete radical trust. You notice en’t mastered your thoughts, feelings, the gap but you don’t fall into it, you emotions, or recreated your own belief continue your practice of being. And systems. from that point as the observer, you 4

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE notice, you witness yourself reacting, Step 2: Have a crystal clear taking action and breaking through the vision old patterns. You learn to transcend, fears, doubts, insecurities, judgment and See that vivid picture in your mind. Vi- criticism. You learn to bypass/overcome sualize your arrival. See yourself already your own resistance, and take respon- having it, celebrate, feels grateful, happy, sibility for what you create in your life. and blissful. Visualize it over and over You chose something different and take again until it feels real and then be- daily action. comes real and as it begins to show up in your reality. Here are the 7 Key Steps to Manifest anything in your life: The emotions behind your intention determine the speed it will manifest. 1. Intention Generate excitement with intensity and allow the universe to bring it to you. 2. Clarity in your Vision • What does that look like? Where are 3. Visualization - See yourself in it you? 4. Forgiveness and Gratitude • What does it feel like to be there and have it all? 5. Affirmations, Afformations and Your I AM Presence • What does it smell like? 6. Removal of blocks and aligning your • What does it taste like? energy with that which you desire • Who is there with you? 7. A clear plan moving you forward and right action (massive action) • What sounds do you hear around you? Step 1: Set your Intention Step 3: Gratitude, Forgiveness Develop a burning desire to live a dif- and Compassion ferent life, to live an extraordinary life. Know and trust that you are the creator Wake up every morning and find some- of your life. You are the author and the thing or someone to be grateful for main character and so far you authored including yourself. Appreciate yourself your life as such. You can choose to and others. Raise your vibration as you design a new life, a new reality that is find joy and happiness in what you al- more in alignment with what makes you ready have. happy and brings you abundance. If you focus on all the wealth you already Focus all your energy on having this. have, you will get more of that. As you Tune into 1 thing at a time to increase begin to feel rich and see yourself as the speed and intensity of your results. an abundant person you will see more 5

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE abundance and feel more free in your • My accounts are overflowing life. You can also move into Afformations: • Why is it so easy to attract so many Love yourself, love your family, love your clients/ customers, love everyone. clients every month • Why is it so easy to earn $100,000 Be kind to yourself, forgive yourself, let yourself off the hook for past decisions, consistently every month actions and choices. Love yourself for Move into your I Am Presence: who you are. • I am a successful Entrepreneur • I am a multi-Millionaire I am so grateful to be in partnership with • I am wealthy beyond measure the Universe. I am so grateful for all the • I AM Infinite abundance opportunities showing up to support my vision. Step 4: Uncover your limiting beliefs and choose to let them You can add affirmation here as well: go • Money flows in from known and un- Set up your subconscious mind for suc- known sources cess. Your subconscious mind doesn’t • Moneys flows in easily and effortlessly 6

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE know any negatives or to whom the way. You love it so much you do it for negative is directed. Command your free. subconscious mind for greatness. It also automatically runs programs that you 1. Who can you talk to that by talking to give it. Mainly from childhood and many you their life or business will improve not very empowering. Reset your sub- conscious mind with powerful beliefs. 2. What other revenue producing activi- ties can you execute on Step 5: Have a Clear Plan, take action and Follow through 3. What does your product/service need, to be more attractive, more Be Bold! Be Courageous! Be Fearless! profitable Become your Biggest Fan and advocate. Fight-or-flight response is a safety mech- 4. How many phone calls can you make anism to help us survive, all other Fear is today to get you closer to your goal an illusion created and made real by the mind. 5. How many people must you be in front of to gain 50 new clients/cus- Stay focused on your intention, as you tomers. take your steps the world and everyone around you will support your dream. By Maria Martinez Maria is a Divine Human and Be completely engaged with what you Wealth Consciousness Acti- are doing here and now. Instead of vator. calling it work call it play. Stay on track She helps people awaken the and follow your plan. Divine Human within, step into their greatness, raise their Step 6. Clear blocks - vibration, access their gifts energetic, emotional, mental, and create from the field of physical infinite possibility and pure potentiality. Clear karma, contracts, agreements, Maria’s healing is so powerful oath, vows, pacts. Release your fears. that even other healers come Clear your relationships with money. to her for healing. Maria is the “Healer to Healers” which Step 7. Passion and purpose – alone is a testimonial to her Take inspired Action. prowess and effectiveness as a healer. You have a unique talent and unique expression. Only you can express it that 7

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE SEVA AND PERSONAL GROWTH This is part of the ongoing series on seva (service to plants, animals, humans and spirits) The purpose of seva or selfless ser- ternal satisfaction - a feel good emotion, vice is somewhat similar to taking since most beings rarely engage in ac- a selfie. tivities worthy of self-admiration. How- ever, at some point in time, the feeling When we perform an act of kindness of satisfaction evolves to an attitude. It’s or a helpful gesture, it is captured as a a shift in the mindset that’s not backed photographic memory and stored by with emotion but dictated by habit, sim- our subconscious mind, where it gets re- ilar to an act as habitual as waking up in flected upon, over time. When such acts the morning and brushing one’s teeth. are performed regularly, we realise that There is no internal satisfaction to be our outlook changes and the desire to sought, just routine robotic action. help spreads far beyond our close circle of friends and family. Whether one believes in the afterlife or not, one needs to perform certain acts To serve, one doesn’t necessarily have or deeds of kindness to earn spiritual to be affluent or philanthropic in nature. currency. Being kind, helping another Feeding the birds, watering a plant, person, giving your time to ease some- or for that matter, casting a handful of one else’s pain are some of the ways to sugar in the mud to feed the ants, are earn goodwill from those being served. all forms of service. It is the intent that This positive sentiment is a vibration matters; one which is backed by a self- of energy that adds to the aura of the less motive. person doing the seva, making him/her spiritually wealthier. While the essence of seva is all about service without expectation, in the be- Moreover, seva helps shed the baggage ginning it’s normal to feel a sense of in- 8

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE of arrogance and ego, two limitations The outlook towards life changes from that keep us rooted to our individual one of external admiration to internal identities rather than embracing the self-worship. For in the service of others, universal principle of oneness. Shedding lies the service to the self. And as we this baggage in turn makes it easier for evolve, we realise there are no others. us to accept ourselves as a part of bil- lions and trillions of life forms, and to By Hingori treat all with empathy and respect. The thoughts expressed in this article are inspired by the Eventually, one begins to recognise that philosophy of Gurudev, a spir- the divinity in temples, mosques and itual guide extraordinaire. You churches, exists not just within those can read more about his phi- abodes but in all life forms equally. Iden- losophy in the Hingori Sutras tifying with this realisation, even par- www.hingorisutras.com tially, means that you are already divine. 9

MT HINE DE ABGOLDE YT AR INBDE SMOAUG LA Z I N E HEALING PAST LIFE TRAUMA It is so important to become aware of ories of my own past lives and a keen our past life traumas so we can heal awareness that my current parents were these old wounds. The information not the same souls from my previous from our Past life experiences has a Rip- incarnation. I was always so fascinated ple effect on our current reality. These when I become aware of other people’s past life experiences follow us like an past lives. echo; from lifetime to lifetime. When we incarnate into each new physical body, SIGNS OF PAST LIFE TRAUMA this information travels with us until it is completely cleared and healed. This Unexplained phobias or inappropri- information is stored within the subcon- ate chronic fear. scious mind where it continues to in- fluence your present life. We chose the A fear or a phobia can be classified as difficulties we are facing now to resolve “inappropriate” when the situation trig- unfinished business from past lives. gering the fear or the phobia in fact Most often that business is conquering poses no imminent threat, no foresee- fears acquired through trauma in previ- able danger, or no actual risk of harm to ous lifetimes that no longer serve us. the individual. Like chronic pain, chronic phobias arising from past life trauma can From an early age, I was an intuitive em- be very resistant to present day treat- path and was able to sense the past life- ments such as psychotherapy, medical times of those around me. I had mem- 10

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE detection or intervention. Past life Event: Common Fears & Phobias associated with past life trauma * Unable to escape a burning build- ~ Fear of Fire ing ~ Fear of Snakes and Spiders ~ Fear of Water and Drowning * Burned at the Stake Pyrophobia Physical Manifestations: Defined: Pyrophobia is the fear of being * Skin Discoloration or Skin Cancer: burned by fire. If you were burned to (Vitiligo) The pattern of lesions on their death in a past life, the resulting trauma skin can reveal the path the fire took as can be seared so deeply into your cellu- it consumed their past life body. These lar memory that it carries over as crip- lesions will appear as deep red/purple pling present Pyrophobia. birth marks ranging down to white. Birthmark/Discoloration intensity: Red/ Common Signs & Symptoms: Purplish patches indicate a more recent 1.) You deeply fear fire and are troubled past life, while pink, white or lighter by worry or panic around fire or being patches indicate the trauma is more burned. healed. 2.) You fear fire without ever having experienced it in this life, you have most * Skin Rashes/Sensations: (Psoriasis, likely died by fire in past lives. Eczema) Those who died directly from being burned by the flames in past lives more often tend to reincarnate with more minor problems like rashes or con- stant sensations of itching or burning. * Profuse & Excessive Sweating: Those who were killed by smoke inhalation (rather than directly by the flames) in past lives can reincarnate with sweat- ing problems (like Hyperhidrosis). The death trauma - where the individual was sweating from heat and fear while still alive - becomes trapped inside their energy field. Their efforts to heal their excessive sweating will help them to release the related past life traumat- ic memories from their subconscious 11

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE mind. 3.) Try to hide your fear from your friends * Respiratory/Breathing: Those who and have great shame about your pho- were killed by smoke inhalation can also bia. reincarnate with respiratory problems like difficulty in breathing, chronic asth- * Bite Size Terror: Spiders may be small, ma/pneumonia/bronchitis/lung disease. but the venom of some spiders can The constriction in breathing will force inflict the torments of hell on those they them to heal it and to release the related bite. Those who have suffered horrifying traumatic memories from their subcon- deaths in past lives from spider bites scious mind. tend to send deep subconscious fears of spiders to future lives. Arachnophobia * Spider Torture: Ancient governments Defined: Arachnophobia is the fear of used the fear of spiders in torture people spiders. The fear of spiders is one of the by dropping them into a pit of spiders. deepest and most widespread of all the phobias because it was a major health Hydrophobia hazard in past lives. Defined: Hydrophobia: Hydrophobia is Common Signs & Symptoms: the fear of death by water. Those who 1.) If you are terrified by fear to the point died from these cruel water tortures in you worry that spiders will kill you, you past lives often carried the fear of water have Arachnophobia. into future lives. 2.) If you fear that you will die by being poisoned by the venom of spiders, then Common Signs & Symptoms: you have a true fear of them. 1.) You fear water to the point you worry excessively about being drowned; you have Hydrophobia. 2.) You fear drowning without ever hav- ing come close to it in this life, you have most likely died from it in past lives. 12

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE 3.) Going on a cruise, taking as swim tal energy pattern or habit associate class, scuba diving lessons fills you with with it. As Energy Healer and Intuitive anxiety and panic. Soul Coach, I work with people who are going through difficult life transitions. * Drowning at Sea: Shipwrecked, Many of my clients are dealing with being forced to walk the plank or being repetitive problems which are linked thrown overboard into the ocean. to past life traumas. It is easy to clear trauma once we have tracked it to their * Natural Disaster: Drowning in a roots. Flood or Tsunami By Karma Shanti * Drowning Torture, Placed in a well Karma Shanti is an Empathic Energy Intuitive, Shamanic Manifestations of those who died by Soul Coach, Certified Massage drowning: Therapist, Energy Psychology practitioner, and Soul Detective. * Inability feel safe in water, From a young age, she has been a multi- sensory intuitive and able to perceive the * Dislike of Bathing and taking baths past lives of others. She has developed her own unique energy healing modality called * Water Weight Gain, Chronic edema “Energy Alchemy”. She uses quantum healing techniques and * Respiratory/Breathing Problems energy medicine therapies to assist her clients in identifying the root cause behind * Stomach Weakness/ Digestive prob- their problems. lems You must first become aware of past life trauma and its influence in order to heal it. Then you can clear the detrimen- 13

HOLISTIC HEALTHT H E E A G L E T R I B E M A G A Z I N E REDESIGNING LIFE FOR THE 40 PLUS WOMEN For many women turning 40 could in optimum health so as to live up to be exciting and wonderful, but at your full potential to achieve all that you the same time certain changes are want to before you leave for the next starting to take place, their bodies are journey. transforming outside and silently within, presenting new and sometimes alarm- Food ing shifts. So now is the time to actually take time out and find the inspiration to Do away with junk foods. As the metab- take charge of the years ahead. You want olism decreases, unless one is careful to feel beautiful, re-energized and reju- weight gain happens very quickly. Un- venated. derstand the benefits of a healthy diet and get ready to get started with foods The first and most important question to that tame your blood sugar, decrease ask yourself now, is what really matters your cholesterol, lower your blood pres- to you, and set your priorities for the 3 sure and help you lose weight. to 5 most important things in your life. Once your priorities are set, its easy to So how do you start? lay down a blueprint for yourself for a fulfilling long life . Take a week to find out what healthy foods you would like to eat in breakfast, What I am going to share with you are lunch, snacks and dinner? Get reac- some basic elements one needs to stay quainted with some healthy tasty reci- pes you may have forgotten in your busy 14

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE life. Clean out your kitchen of packaged Fitness processed and refined foods which harm your health. To maintain weight as well as prevent Going vegan. degeneration of bones and prevent other lifestyle diseases it’s important to If you are not into animal products in create the habit of regular exercise, like a big way this might be easier for you. a combination of walking and weight Otherwise you can start by decreasing training that ensures total fitness. If you the portions of animal products you are not into exercise at all there is no consume on a weekly basis . For ex- need to start with an over ambitious ample if you are having meat or dairy plan of doing 1 hour right away by join- everyday, you can decrease it to 3 times ing the gym. Most people pay for mem- a week or even 2 times a week. Rest of berships and start making excuses after the week you can cook tasty vegetarian muscle sores start happening a few days dishes so that you don’t miss your non later. Instead it’s better to start with a 10 vegetarian foods too much. Benefits of to 15 mins walk and a 10 mins weight a vegan diet is that it can reverse your training regime, 2 times a week and diabetes, heart disease and cholesterol build up from that to an hour or so of or prevent these chronic illnesses which regular exercise. Newer fitness hacks are might be waiting around the corner. A known now which are shorter exercise vegan diet also helps in hormonal bal- regimens which give the same benefit ance and that is something many wom- as an hour of exercise 6 days a week. You en face in their forties which can result could learn those from youtube videos in significant weight gain or difficulty in and take the help of a personal trainer. weight loss as well as insomnia, head- More important than exercise is move- aches, irregular menses, thyroid prob- ment. Move every hour or so and stretch lems, stress etc. and walk around for 3 to 5 mins. For those who are already into a fitness regime, continue to do so more regular- ly. 15

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE Mindset then relax for 5 to 7 mins everyday with a relaxing music in the background and It’s time to overcome the big “all or noth- say ‘ I Love Myself ’ and think of 5 things ing” mindset. When you put pressure you love about yourself . on your muscles, your muscles grow but when you put pressure on your mind, Friendships and social interac- it shrinks. So accept sometimes what’s tions happening around you, to you, and let go. There is no need to be perfect. More We are hardwired for deep, meaningful important is to have good health and relationships. We need to connect to enjoy life. So let things be. Everything people in order to thrive. Create your doesn’t have to be in order. Understand own group of like-minded people who there is charm in being disorganized to bring out the best in you. In case you are some extent. Bring about humor and not able to get that from your current fun in your life. Too much seriousness group of friends, make a list of interests, and the stress that comes with it can be values and abilities you have and find extremely detrimental for your work. communities with similar interests and Adopt a mindset of new possibilities if you are sure to make a few good con- something doesn’t work out. Celebrate nections there. Don’t isolate yourself. when things do work out. Social interaction and connection gives Define success in your own terms in- a lot of happiness, and our state of hap- stead of following a particular definition piness influences our productivity and of success. the mindset of others around us. Practise some simple meditation to ward off anxiety or depression which many Daily rituals people are prone to nowadays. If you are not ready for meditation right now, Create some daily rituals for yourself and your family. For example having a Sun- 16 day brunch at home or at one of your favourite restaurants where the whole

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE family comes together and exchange time frame feels good for you. Take vaca- ideas, views, news about what is hap- tions with family or friends to break the pening in their lives. Rituals make us feel monotony. Be with people with whom we belong and are cared for. you can let your hair down and have fun. Take out time for yourself on a regular Wisdom basis if that’s what you need, to do some things you love to do. Think of any hob- It’s time to know when to disconnect by you might want to start again that from the distractions of technology and you have long forgotten but it had given connect with your inner wisdom. Make you pleasure in your teenage years . space for inner wisdom by letting go of anything that is draining you i.e. resent- As I reach my 50s, the changes I had be- ment, negative self-talk or guilt. Start gun in the last 5 years to look after my- instead a gratitude list and take out 5 self better, makes me wish I had started mins to be grateful for all that you have them when I was 40. Hence I hope you and forgive all those that have hurt you. will choose some of the changes in your Forgive yourself for any judgement that life style for a blissful 40s, 50s, 60s, and you have held against yourself. Know so on. that you are enough just the way you are. Focus on your breath to relax your- By Dr. Sanchita self. Bhattacharya Acts of kindness Holistic Health Physician and Health Coach. Start with small acts of kindness every- day. Use your skills or talents to help MBBS, Preventive and Promo- people. Use the positiveness of a wide tive Health, Apollo Hospitals smile to be a more approachable ERF. to people at your workplace. It will not only make the other person feel Founder and Director Holistic good but you will remain happier and Health Centre for Integrative calmer. Wake up with a smile on your and Functional Medicine. face and be ready with a smile for your spouse and children and everyone else Currently working on Dia- in the family. betes Reversal and Manage- ment Relaxation 17 Take time out for yourself to relax and chill. Go for a massage and pampering session at the spa every week or what

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE SPECIAL REPORT ACUPRESSURE Acupressure is an ancient healing low the instructions & pay attention to art that uses the fingers to press the cautions. There are no side effects key points on the surface of the as there are no drugs given. The only skin to stimulate the body’s natural equipment required are your own two self-healing & curative abilities. When hands. You can practice acupressure these points are pressed, they release therapy anytime, anywhere. muscular tension & promote the circu- lation of blood & the body’s life force to My clinical experience has taught me aid healing. Acupressure uses the gentle that acupressure can be effective in but firm pressure of hands and even helping relieve headaches, eye strain, si- feet. nus problems, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, backaches, arthritis, muscle Acupressure, however, continues to be aches, tension due to stress. It also helps the most effective method for self-treat- ment of tension-related ailments by us- ing the power & sensitivity of the human hand. One of the advantages of Acupressure’s healing touch is that it is safe to do on yourself & others, as long as you fol- 18

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE to relieve ulcer pain, menstrual cramps, this flow or imbalance in Yin & Yang can lower back ache, sciatica, constipation cause illness & pain. The healing touch indigestion. You can also use self-acu- of acupressure reduces the body to relax pressure to relieve anxiety & to help deeply. Acupressure helps to correct you to get to sleep at night. By relieving functional imbalances & restore the flow stress, acupressure strengthens resis- thus returning the body to a more nat- tance to diseases & promotes wellness. ural state of well being. It is an effective In Acupressure, local symptoms are con- form of stimulation used to help relax sidered to be an expression of the con- the muscles. If done regularly this meth- dition of the body as a whole. A tension od of self-massage can sustain improve- headache, for instance, may be rooted in ment & minimize recurrence of symp- the shoulder & neck area. Thus Acupres- toms. A simple way to stimulate these sure focuses on relieving pain & discom- points is to press firmly with finger in a fort as well as on responding to tension rotary movement or up & down move- before it develops into a DISEASE. that ment for several minutes at a time. is, before the constrictions & imbalances can do further damage. Acupressure points are places on the skin that are especially sensitive to bio- HOW DOES ACUPRESSURE electrical impulses in the body & con- WORK? duct those impulses readily. Stimulating these points with pressure triggers the Acupressure is essentially a method of release of endorphins, which are neuro- sending a signal to the body to TURN chemicals that relieve pain. As a result, ON it’s own self-healing or regulatory pain is blocked & the flow of blood & mechanism. Normally Qi (vital energy) oxygen to the affected area is increased. circulates through natural pathways in This causes the muscles to relax & pro- the body called meridians. Blockage of motes healing. Because Acupressure inhibits the pain signals sent to the brain through fairly painless stimulation pre- venting painful sensations from passing through the spinal cord to the brain. Besides, relieving pain, Acupressure can help rebalance the body by dissolv- ing tensions & stress that keep it from functioning smoothly & that inhibit the immune system. Acupressure enables the body to adapt to environmental changes & resist illness. Tension tends to 19

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE concentrate around acupressure points. Gall Bladder: Feng Chi: This point is When a muscle is chronically tense or in recommended for facial paralysis, stiff spasm, the muscle fibers contract due to pain of the neck & nape, headache, mi- the secretion of LACTIC ACID caused by graine, eye blurries or fatigue, low ener- fatigue, trauma, stress, chemical imbal- gy & cold/flu symptoms . It is located by ance or poor circulation. For instance, feeling the mastoid ( Ear ) bone & follow- when you are under a great deal of ing the groove back to where the neck stress you may find you have difficulty muscles attach to the skull. in breathing. Certain acupressure points relieve chest tension & enable you to Gall Bladder: Jian Hing: This point is breathe deeply. located by pinching the shoulder muscle at the higher point with your thumb & As a point is pressed, the muscle tension middle finger & is commonly used to yields to the finger pressure, enabling relieve stress, headaches, toothaches, the fibers to elongate & relax, blood facial pain & neck pain, shoulder pain, to flow freely & toxins to be released & lowering high blood pressure, lactation eliminated. Increased circulation also deficiency. As a word of precaution, it brings more oxygen & other nutrients to can induce labour pains & must never be affected areas. This increases the body’s used during pregnancy. resistance to illness & promotes a longer, healthier, more vital life. When the blood Large Intestine: He Gu: This point is & bioelectrical energy circulate proper- very good for relieving stress, headache, ly, we have a greater sense of harmony, toothaches, facial pain & Neck pain. Nev- health & well -being. er use it during pregnancy. This is the main point for the diseases of the head, Some of the Common face & the five sense organs especially Acupressure points for toothaches, relieving fever, good for numbness of the upper extremities, es- pecially for the disturbances of the hand movements. Liver: Tai Chong: This point is on the dorsum of your foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the 1st & 2nd metatarsal bone. . This is an excellent 20

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE area to stimulate stress, low back pain, a patient from unconsciousness synco- high blood pressure, limb pain, insomnia pe,hysteria etc. to treat both shock & & emotional upset. Also for hepatitis, high blood pressure. Also for numbness cholecystitis, gall bladder disorder, faint- & pain of toe & sole. ing & headaches caused by high blood pressure. Governing vessel: Shuigou: Located on the midline above the upper lip at the Triple Energizer: This point is located in junction of lower two thirds & the up- the groove formed by the tendons of the per 1/3 rd of the philtrum. Indicated for 4th & 5th finger, behind the knuckles & coma, sunstroke, sudden unconscious- is commonly used for temporal head- ness, acute lumbar muscle spasm. aches, shoulder & neck tension & upper back pain. Also for swelling pain of the By Rekha Champaneria throat, deafness, tinnitis, stiff neck. B. SC Nursing. Is also a Dieti- cian and Diabetic educator, Kidney: Yongquan: It is located at the Sujok Therapist, Auricular junction of the anterior & middle third Therapist, Acupressure Thera- of the sole (excluding toe). It is useful to pist, Acupuncturist. She does activate the brain energy for waking up Face reading & Facial diagno- sis as well. 21

FOOD COLUMNT H E E A G L E T R I B E M A G A Z I N E AGNI - THE DIGESTIVE FIRE “A faulty fire leads to improper functioning of the tissues which in turn, creates Ama in the gastro-intestinal tract and leading to poor synthesis of tissues.” The concept of digestion in ayurve- wood stove, the more heat (energy) that dic medicine is quite remarkable. is produced, and the less cresol (toxin) Ayurvedic philosophy speaks of that is created. This metaphor symbolizes one main cause of all diseases. The cause very well what happens in our digestive is rooted in the impairment of the body’s system, depending on the health of this main fire, called Agni, the fire of diges- bodily system. tion. Ayurveda views the health of the body as the functioning of a biological, The central agni (fire) is in the stomach fire-governing metabolism. If this essen- with five separate agni in the liver and tial part is functioning effectively, the one for each of the seven tissues system, whole body will be nourished, full of life there are total 13 agnis governing the and vibrancy. entire process of digestion and metab- olism in individual. Many factors such Agni can metaphorically mean the fires as detrimental lifestyle, diet, bad food within a wood-burning stove. Another combination and repressed emotions, term, Ama, can refer to the black cresol can cause the bodily doshas (deficien- build-up in the pipes and chimney. The cies) to aggravate. This soon disturbs more efficiently the wood burns in the agni, with the results this ingested food 22

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE cannot be properly digested. Undigest- differently. One individual may gleam ed food turns into morbid, toxic, sticky with satisfaction after a meal, while an- substance called Ama. Ama is the root other person may clutch his stomach in cause of many disease. Presence of Ama agony after eating the exact same thing. in the system leads to fatigue and heavi- For this reason, terms like “iron stomach” ness. This material, clogs the intestines and “eating like a bird” have become and other vital pathways such as blood everyday terms. vessels and capillaries. Ama undergoes As long as Agni is functioning correctly, a multitude of chemical changes, grad- the process of breaking down food and ually creating toxins which are released absorbing and assimilating it into the into the bloodstream. These toxins even- body will work effortlessly. An individual tually accumulate in the weaker parts with a healthy and active Agni will result of the body, where they create tighten- in a healthy and vibrant body. Longevity ing, blockage, stagnation, and failing of depends upon Agni. the organs and systems. It also elicits a The intake of food should be regulated negative immune reaction in the body’s by the condition of Agni, the digestive tissues until, finally, disease manifests in fire in the body. If you feel hungry, your these organs associated with the mu- digestive fire is enkindled. Depending tated tissues. The end result is a disease on which dosha may be aggravated, state which manifests as heart disease, agni can be balanced, irregular, too high cancer, immune system break down, etc. or too low. Symptoms of Ama include loss of taste and appetite, indigestion, tongue-coat- 23 ing, bad breath, loss of strength, heavi- ness, lethargy and obstructions of channels and vessels. Other common symptoms include bad body odour, urine, or faeces, a general accumulation of waste-materials, lack of attention and clarity, depression, and a deep, heavy, or dull pulse. High Ama in the body is the root cause of all colds, fevers and flus, as well as the chronic diseases of a weak immune system and cancer. After an individual’s current doshic state, agni is the most important factor in determining dietary needs. It’s a readily observable fact that we all digest food

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE TYPES OF AGNI metabolic processes, with ultimate tissue metabolism or Dhatu-Paka pro- A) Jatharagni cess. All the Dhatvagni depend on the normal, healthy state of Jatharagni. Jatharagni is the Agni or bioenergy pres- Jatharagni is the most important Agni ent in the Jathara (stomach and duo- that controls the function of all other denum). Jatharagni, the seat is grahani 12 Agnis. All the Agnis are totally depen- (duodenum), so called because it with- dent on the status of Jatharagni. holds the food for a certain time inside the Amasaya (stomach) to facilitate Jatharagni is also classified into four cat- digestion. It is the Kala known as “Pittad- egories according to its performance of hara,” situated at the entrance of the Pa- digestion in the human being namely: kvashaya (intestine) and acting as a bolt to the door of the pathway/channel of I. Samagni (Balanced Metabolism) food. It is responsible for the duration of life, health, valour, ojas (essence of the II. Vishamagni (Irregular metabolism) dhatus). The strength of the grahani is from Agni itself, and the strength of Agni III. Tikshanagni (Hyper metabolism) is from grahani. When the Agni under- goes vitiation, grahani also gets vitiated IV. and Mandagni (Hypometabolism) and produces disease. 1. Sama Agni (Balanced Metabolism)- Jatharagni is considered to be the most When all the doshas (explained in ear- important because each and every nu- lier magazine issues) are in balance trient that one ingests first comes to the according to the constitution, Agni Jathara and is subjected to the action of maintains its state of equilibrium and Jatharagni. Jatharagni digests the food provides a balanced metabolism. Such a materials that consist of the five basic person can digest any reasonable quan- elements and transforms it for utiliza- tity and quality of food without adverse tion by the respective Dhatus parama- signs and symptoms. This is the state of nus (tissues). perfect health. Neither the food, season nor habits upsets these people, with the Jatharagni is also responsible for sep- gift of sama agni, they are blessed with aration of the food material into the good health and long life. They have essence portion and the waste products calm, quite, loving mind and great clari- (kitta) in our body ty of awareness and bliss. Stable health, surplus ojas, tejas and prana and good Jatharagni is directly related to Dhat- immunity are the virtues of this agni vagni or bioenergy in the cells and their condition. 24

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE 2. Visham Agni (Irregular metabolism) lism. The person with this agni cannot As a result of aggravated vata, agni can digest even a normal diet properly. Even undergo drastic changes. It becomes without eating there is heaviness in the erratic and produces variable digestion, stomach, cold, cough and congestion. abdominal distension, constipation and Over salivation, loss of appetite, nau- colicky pain. At times it may lead to diar- sea and mucoid vomiting can be seen. rhoea, a feeling of heaviness after food, Other may show edema, obesity and low backache, insomnia or deep seated hypertension and diabetes. Person will fear and anxiety. The person may get experience generalized weakness of cravings for fried food. The cold quality the body. Mentally there can be attach- of vata slows down the agni, and the ment, greed and possessiveness. The mobile quality makes it fluctuate, result- subject may have strong craving of hot, ing in irregular metabolism. sharp, dry and spicy food. Almost ka- pha ailments are rooted in Manda Agni. 3. Tikshna Agni (Hyper metabolism) - Due to the hot, sharp and penetrating B) Bhutagni attributes of pitta, agni becomes intense when pitta dosha is increased. Thus Bhutagni is the one that is present in a causes hypermetabolism. In this condi- basic element (Bhutas). There are five tion the persona has a strong desire to Agnis in each of the five basic elements, eat large quantities of food. After diges- namely tion ones get dry throat, lips, palate and heartburn. Hot flushes and hypoglycae- I. Parthiva (earth), mia may be seen too. The liquids, sour and hot qualities of pitta may produces II. Apya (water), hyper acidity, gastric, colitis and dysen- tery, pain in the liver, nausea, vomiting. III. Tejas (Agni), Tikshna Agni may lead to anger, hate and envy. The person can have intense IV. Vayavya (vayu) and craving of candy, cookies and chocolate. V. Nabhasa (akash). 4. Manda Agni (Hypometabolism) The water and earth molecules of the kapha Each and every cell in our body is com- dosha are heavy, slow and cool which posed of the five mahabhutas or five ba- inhibit the light, sharp and hot qualities sic elements. Naturally, each cell (dhatu of agni. As a result, agni may become paramanu) consists of these five Bhu- dull and slow leading to slow metabo- tagni also. All the nutrients in this world that we eat also consist of the same five basic elements with their respective Agni or bio energies. Thus, they are com- 25

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE pletely similar with respect to the five liver. basic elements with their Bhutagni in our body cells as well in all the outside C) Dhatvagni nutrient, that we ingest for the nutrition of our body. After the digestion of food All the seven Dhatus (seven element by the Bhutagni, digested materials tissues of the body) contain their own containing the elements and qualities Agni to metabolize the nutrient materi- similar to each bhutas nourish their own als supplied to them through their own specific bhautika (elements of the body). Srotas. These Bhutagnis act after the Jatharagni present in the stomach and duodenum, 1. Rasa-agni: converts the juices of acting on the food and causing their dis- foods, ahar-rasa into plasma tissue, ra- integration. In the modern physiological sa-dhatu. perspective, the action of Jatharagni can be equated with the digestion in the 2. Rakta-agni: converts the atomic por- stomach and duodenum, and the action tion of plasma, rasa-dhatu into blood of the Bhutagni can be equated with the tissue, rakta-dhatu. conversion of digested materials in the 3. Mamsa-agni: converts the atomic 26

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE portion of blood, rakta-dhatu, into mus- tea) is one of the easiest ways to spark cle tissue, mamsa-dhatu. the digestive fire. Physical activity also strengthens agni by stimulating the 4. Meda-agni: converts the atomic por- overall metabolic activity of the body. tion of muscle tissue, mamsa-dhatu into For variable agni conditions, eating adipose tissue, meda-dhatu. meals at regular intervals every day is highly beneficial, while eating Pitta-pac- 5. Asthi-agni: converts the atomic por- ifying foods will help balance sharp agni tion of adipose tissue, meda-dhatu, into conditions. bone tissue, asthi-dhatu. Herbs For Balancing Agni: 6. Majja-agni: converts the atomic portion of bone tissue, asthi-dhatu, into Aloe Vera, black pepper, cardamom, cay- nervous tissue, majja-dhatu. enne pepper, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and ginger root. 7. Shukra-agni: converts the atomic portion of nervous tissue, majja-dhatu, Fresh ginger root has been called the into reproductive tissue, shukra-dhatu. “universal medicine,” especially if it is prepared as a juice or as an aromatic Each Dhatvagni or the bioenergy pres- tea. It has a wide variety of uses for the ent in each Dhatu synthesizes and trans- digestive system such as indigestion, forms the essential Rasa Dhatu required abdominal cramps, nausea, upset stom- for that particular Dhatu or cell from the ach, flatulence, vomiting, and even air basic nutrients present in the AnnaRasa and seasickness. Drink a warm cup of or essence of the diet that we consume. ginger tea before meals. Each Dhatvagni has got a speciality to synthesize and transform the constit- By Sapna uents suitable to its particular Dhatu. This action is a sort of selective action. Masters in Food Technology The seven dhatus that are a support of and Certification in Clinical the body contain their own Agni, and Nutrition by their own Agni they digest and trans- form the materials supplied to them to Sapna offers Ayurvedic Diet Consul- make the substances alike to them for tation and Plan. assimilation and nourishment. Weekly meal plan will be sent to your mail and querieswill be resolved via Ayurveda identifies numerous ways to mail. improve agni. Adding Pungent spic- Write to [email protected] es to food (such as cumin or cayenne) for more information. or drinking spicy teas (such as ginger 27

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE FOODSCOPE “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn Fennel-Roasted Brussels Sprouts Whipped Yams with Coconut Cream This dish also features bitter Brussels sprouts These whipped yams are cooked in warm, that bring a light quality to a meal traditionally slightly oily coconut cream and they’re revered dominated by heavy, predominantly sweet in Ayurveda for their calming effect on the gut. dishes. Move over mashed potatoes: This rich, smooth Made with a classic ayurvedic spice blend, alternative is perfect for when a dry quality be- or churna, that contains all six tastes. When gins to accumulate in the body. Warm, slightly topped with sour lemon juice, this side be- oily coconut cream and coconut oil help count- comes a mild digestive. er that dryness. Plus, the sweetness and dense Ingredients: fibre of yams satisfy the sweet tooth that tends 1 tsp coriander seeds to turn on in cool weather. 1 tsp cumin seeds Ingredients: 1 tsp fennel seeds 6 medium–large yams (garnet or jewel) 2 tsp salt ¼ cup coconut cream, skimmed from the top 1 tsp ground turmeric of 1 can coconut milk ½ tsp black pepper 1 tbsp coconut oil 3 lbs Brussels sprouts, stalk ends removed, 1 tbsp peeled, finely grated ginger root halved 1 tsp salt ¼ cup ghee/clarified butter melted 2 tbsp shredded coconut Juice of ½ lemon 1. Heat oven to 400°. 2. Pierce each yam with a fork a few times, and 1. Heat oven to 450°. place on a baking sheet. Bake yams until soft, 2. In a medium frying pan / skillet over medi- about 1 hour. Wait until yams are cool enough um heat, dry-roast the coriander, cumin, and to handle, then peel skin. fennel seeds, stirring constantly, until fragrant 3. In a bowl, combine yams, coconut cream, it will take around 3–5 minutes. Remove seeds coconut oil, ginger and salt. Use a hand blender from pan and let them cool. (or transfer to a standing blender or mixer) and 3. In a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, blend until smooth. grind the roasted seeds to a coarse powder. In a 4. Transfer whipped yams to a serving bowl bowl, combine seed powder with salt, turmeric and top with shredded coconut. and black pepper. Add Brussels sprouts and ghee, and toss until evenly coated. By Sapna 4. On a baking sheets, spread Brussels sprouts. Bake, flipping once, until sprouts are slightly crispy, takes about 20 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice and transfer to a serving dish. Masters in Food Technol- ogy and Certification in Clinical Nutrition 28

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE READERS CONTRIBUTIONS CHAKRA Understanding the ancient chakra human body, visualized as structures of system is a very detailed study energy resembling discs or Lotus flowers and the more you dig deep the with a different number of petals and deeper you will go in the bottomless colours. valley of wisdom and self-healing. There are hundreds of such energy I hope to break the information in pieces centres in our body, but there are seven and reach out to as many so that you main chakra centres that one must learn can use this phenomenal. or understand for self-healing and spir- itual development because each centre Over so many centuries the concept of is connected to our being on several dif- chakras and energy centres have been ferent levels: physical, emotional, mental discussed and explained in many ways and spiritual. across the western world and has gotten a lot of attention and interest far more These seven main chakras are: Mulad- than other Indian spiritual techniques of hara, Swadhishtana, Manipura, Anahata, healing and meditation. In my journey Vishuddha, Ajna and Sahassara. of healing for over 20 years I have come to conclusion that understanding chakra On the physical level, each chakra gov- system is a must for good holistic health. erns frequency and every organ, gland, and body system is connected to a But, what are these chakras? chakra and each chakra is connected to a colour vibrational frequency. Chakras are focal points/ energy centres/ life source for meditation within the In simple words, every chakra has a duty to do, and an area to look after! 29

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE For example, the heart chakra governs These Nadis are said to carry life force the thymus gland and it is also in charge energies known as ‘prana’ in Sanskrit. of the functioning of the heart organ, lungs, bronchia system, lymph glands, Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna secondary circulatory system. *Ida: Lunar energy, Feminine, Left Nostril The seven main chakra centers are aligned along the spinal column, where *Piglala: solar energy, Masculine energy, the three main nādīs (meridians/ chan- Right Nostril nels) intersect starting from our tail bone. *Sushumna: Nadi connects the base chakra to the crown chakra, the Sushum- These three nadis are known as Ida, Pin- na makes the way for the ascent of Kun- gla, and Sushumna. dalini. When these nadis intersect the chakras are formed. You might have seen these are two snakes intertwined with each other outside a doctor’s clinic, that is because of the modern science roots out of Vedic and spiritual sciences. In the physical body, the nadis are chan- nels carrying air, water, nutrients, blood, and other bodily fluids whereas, in the subtle bodies these nadis are channels for cosmic, vital energies i.e prana, the life force which is very important for consciousness and the spiritual enlight- enment. The nadis ( snake-like structure) only intersect till the 6th chakra - which is the third eye/ Ajna chakra, that is because the duality of our existence ends there, and then when you move from the third eye to the crown chakra you will become one with the universe and there will be no scope of duality! 30

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE Why to learn Chakra or heal who have attained the highest state i.e. them: Samadhi. For the rest certain imbalance, blocks are The benefit of learning about your own usually there but with practice, therapy, chakra system is for you to understand healing through affirmation we can keep on a whole (whole = body, mind and them in aligned. spirit in harmony) that when all parts of you (all of your seven chakra centers) are Let’s look at these chakras/ communicating smoothly and working energy centres & their in alignment with each other, you will functions in brief: have little or no energy disorders. If one of the energy centres is not functioning ||MULADHARA|| well, then the others won’t function as well as they should. Symbol: Square Petals: symbolized by a lotus with four Medical science has proven that toxins petals and other impurities, which include neg- Color: Red ative thoughts, chemical enhancements Beeja Mantra/Seed syllable: Lam (pro- in our food and other poor environmen- nounced lum) tal factors, influence our body. Element: Earth Sense: smell Understanding the chakra system is Emotion: Passions more about how you can help improve Associated Body Parts: your own state of health and all levels Spine (Chi, Life Force) Legs, Feet, Bones, of your being by energizing and making Teeth, Large Intestines, Prostate, Bladder, our life force wheel ( chakra ) the right Blood, Circulation, Tailbone frequency, colour and size so that it Security, mental stability, Vitality, Reality, keeps our mind, body and spirit happy, wise and disease-free. 31 There are several reasons why a chakra can be blocked, some of them are neg- ative emotions, fears, and bad lifestyle and other derogatory habits. Chakra balancing is done through Chakra Therapy the primary benefits be- ing optimal physical, mental and emo- tional health. Very few people who have all their chakras completely balanced and aligned at all times and those are

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE Sexuality, Individuality, Courage, Impul- ||Manipura|| siveness. * This centre represents our foundation Symbol: Descending triangle and feeling of being grounded, is relat- ed to instinct, security, survival and also Petals: Ten Petal Lotus to basic human potentiality. * This chakra is where the three main nadi Color: Yellow separate and begin their upward move- ment. Dormant Kundalini rests here. Location: Slightly above the naval ||Swadhishtana|| Beeja Mantra/Seed syllable : Ram Symbol: Up-turned crescent Element: Fire Petals: Six Petaled Lotus Color: Orange Sense: Sight Location: Location: Slightly below naval Beeja Mantra/Seed syllable: Vam Emotion: Purpose, Sunshine Element: Water Associated Body Parts: Sense: Taste Emotion: Emotions, Desires Digestion, Liver, Stomach, Diaphragm, Associated Body Parts: Nervous System, Pancreas Metabolism, Ovaries, Testes, Womb, Kidneys, Urinary Small Intestines. Tract, Skin, Spleen, Gallbladder, Recharg- es Etheric Body/Aura. *This centre give us the sense of com- * This centre is also the link to your enthusi- plete satisfaction and contentment. asm, happiness and joy — your inner-child. Responsible for will / Power / Joy / Mo- 32 tivation self-esteem transformation, identification / mastery will over your own light power in relationship with others. || Anahata || Symbol: Intertwined descending and as- cending triangles. (symbolizing a union of the male and female)

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE Petals: twelve petals – heart Location: Throat Color: Green Beeja Mantra/Seed syllable: Hum Location: Center of chest Element: Ether Beeja Mantra/Seed syllable: Yum Sense: Hearing Element: Air Emotion: Expansion, Healing Sense: Touch Associated Body Parts: Emotion: Balance, Love Throat, Vocal System, Mouth, Jaw, Associated Body Parts: Parathyroid, Tongue, Neck, Shoulders, Lymphs (Perspiration), Atlas, Menstrual Lungs, Heart, Bronchia,Thymus Gland, Arms, Cycle Hands, Respiratory, Hypertension, Muscle *It is the chakra of diplomacy, of pure *This is a centre of real- unconditional relationships with others, and of playful affection, spiritual growth, compassion, detachment. Speaking with a knowl- devotion and love; Joy & inner peace. edge of our interconnectivity through Spirit reflects mastery of this energy. || Vishuddha || || Ajna || Symbol: Circle within a descending tri- Symbol: Descending triangle within a angle circle Petals: Two Petals Petals: Sixteen Petals Color: Indigo Location: Forehead Color: Light/ Turquoise Blue Beeja Mantra/Seed syllable: Aum Element: Light Sense: Sixth Sense & Higher Mind 33

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE Emotion: Imagination, Intuition Growth, Top of Head. Associated Body Parts: *This chakra represents the highest level of consciousness and enlightenment. Eyes, Nose, Ears, Sinuses, Cerebellum, Pineal, Forebrain, Autonomic Nervous Sahasrara’s inner aspect deals with the System, Heals Etheric Body/Aura. release of karma, physical action with meditation, mental action with universal *This energy is the center is responsible consciousness. for Knowingness / Intuition / Percep- tion Self Mastery, wisdom, imagination & Ways to align/ activate known as the seat of intuition and direct chakras: spiritual vision. 1. Self healing through meditation 2. Beej Mantra repetition 3. Pranic or other healing modalities 4. Using affirmations on each chakra 5. Therapy (if needed in case person is in too much pain or needs external help) || Sahasrara || I will explain each chakra, and what are its functions; and also share with you the Symbol: lotus with one thousand beej mantra and affirmations that you multi-coloured petals can use for self-healing. Petals: Thousand Petals One of the methods is using BEEJ man- Color: Violet Location: Top of the head Beeja Mantra/Seed syllable : -- Element: Spirit Sense: N/A - State of pure consciousness, within which there is neither object nor subject Emotion: Bliss, Spirituality Associated Body Parts: Upper brain, Cerebral Cortex, Cerebrum, Pituitary, Central Nervous System, Hair 34

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE tras on each chakra while you visualize 4. Keep your mind calm and your body it. Now, to understand each Chakra has still for a min or so. a “Seed” or a “Beej” Mantra, that is used to bring activate and energize their re- 5. Visualise the chakra in your minds spective chakras, and align them. Please eye. understand the Sanskrit word mantra consists of the root man- “to think” (also 6. Repeat the beej/ seed mantra aloud. in manas “mind”) and the suffix -tra, meaning “tools or instruments”, hence a 7. The number of repetitions is de- literal translation would be “instrument pendent on number of petals for each of thought”. chakra (lotus), example: root chakra will have 4 times. Every Chakra has a unique beej mantra and can be recited keep the particu- Another Technique that can be lar chakra in mind along with the size, used is Affirmations: colour and frequency of that particular chakra. To use this technique follow steps 1 to 5 as above, 6. Choose an affirmation and repeat it. 7. The number of repetitions is de- pendent on number of petals for each chakra (lotus), example: root chakra will have 4 times. To use this technique: By Anshul Sunil Bafna (Business Psychologist, Spiri- 1. Sit still in a quite place. tual Coach & Mystic) 2. Place a pillow under you to gain a SoulSchool | Searchlight - straight posture. Founder 3. Breathe in through your left nostril Msc Business Psychologist (Lon). PGPCME and breathe out through your right and (Mica). Chartered Marketer (Lon). BBA then do the other way for 2- 3 mins. (Pune). Lumina Practitioner-Personality profiling (Lon). Mindfulness Trainer(Lon). Clinical Hypnotherapist(CHII). NLP Prac- titioner (Lon). Holistic Healer. Tarot Read- er. Past Life Regression Therapist. Angel Therapist. Reiki. Pranic Healing. Spiritual/ Inspirational workshops. EFT Practitioner. Personal Consultation. 35

RT HEAE DEEARGSL ECOT NR ITBREIBMUATGIOANZ SI N E DEATH The mystery of death intrigues What has been built up will collapse all of us – we may reason, study books, debate, yet we remain ig- And what has been high will be brought norant of the mystery of death. Despite low.” the fact that death is incomprehensible, it has been aptly expressed, “although it Death is not a respecter of anyone, when is uncertain when or how we will die, it death strikes, it doesn’t differentiate be- is absolutely certain that we will surely tween the young or old, healthy or sick, die.” a king or beggar. It comes without warn- ing and no circumstances can prevent While death fascinates some, it scares it. No matter who and where we are, in others; while some are obsessed with it, space or in the depths of the sea, death others fear it. Both despair and euphoria will not spare us. Eventually all of us will about death are an evasion because it’s have a prefix added to our name, “late” neither depressing nor exciting; it’s sim- so-and-so. Yet we worry about I, me, my- ply a fact of life! It’s the ultimate even- self! How will my family survive without tuality, the only certainty, the end of all me? My house, my dog, my car? Does a motion and the final rest! country come to a grinding halt when its Head of State dies? Do companies stop Mirdad: - functioning when its Chief Executive passes on? Do families stop living when “What is born will die a member passes on? No! Life goes on! Life springs back into action. We grieve What has been gathered, will be dispersed only temporarily. Nothing, absolutely nothing stops life from moving on. What has been accumulated, will be ex- hausted 36

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE Further, our ego resists and tries to re- birth of a new born brought into this verse the natural process of graceful world, yet we weep endlessly at the aging by camouflaging it with hair-dyes, death of someone who is finally rid of all face-lifts and body-tucks. The unavoid- the suffering. able pains in the body creeping up with the passage of time, leaving only mem- Montaigne has said: - ories of our youth and exuberance are “To begin depriving death of its great- replaced with knee-caps and hip-bones. est advantage over us, let us adopt a Irrespective, the cells in our body con- way contrary to that common one; let tinue to decay. Fading eyesight, dete- us deprive death of its strangeness, let riorating hearing, falling teeth are but us frequent it often in mind. We do not alarm bells warning us that the process know where death awaits us; so let us of aging and our end is ordained. wait for it everywhere.” Powerful words! Each day of our life Rumi: - must be lived in preparation for the inevitable encounter. We are aware that “Your fear of death is really fear of our brief span of joyous experience on yourself; see what it is from which you this earth is probably not our real exis- are fleeing…..” tence. There must be something within this physical body which survives the The fear is the unfamiliarity. When we demise of the flesh. For instance, when talk of death, most of us act like chil- a family member is lying in coma, it’s dren in the dark. To dispel the fear of possible to spend time with him. Yet, no darkness, we turn on the light. Yet, we one wants to be alone in a room with a are not afraid at the prospect of losing dead body even if it’s the father or son consciousness of our body when we are we once loved or the spouse we claimed asleep; because we accept sleep as a we couldn’t live without. This same state of relaxation. 37 Death is a reality! The process of griev- ing for someone who has died, is the process of adjusting to the shock of our own. We are not expected to live forever yet we are terrified of letting go! In fact, we are terrified of living, since learning to live, is learning to let go. This is the tragedy of our struggle, lack of accep- tance of death! Despite the pain and suffering we go through in our lives, we rejoice at the

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE father, son or spouse now reduced to a What more chilling realization can there corpse, a dead body, fills us with a sense be that most of us are unprepared to of uneasiness and discomfort. We spon- die? We don’t have the power to control taneously refer to it as ‘the body.’Why? death, but can over-power the fear of Because the soul is missing. Uncon- death. sciously, unknowingly we loved the soul, not the body. When a person dies, the The preparation is in daily meditation. soul leaves the body so there is nothing Meditation is constant abandonment of left to love. the self by emptying the mind. Medita- tion is learning to die. It’s the only thing We refuse to accept that we too will per- that remains constant in its rewards, for ish one day! Instead of the effort, time a mind that is still - is divine! and money in beautifying the body, why not spend that precious time By Sabina Oberoi nurturing the soul which is ageless, timeless and limitless. If it were an- Sabina Oberoi is the author of A nounced that one of us would die Wake Up Call - Beyond Concepts tonight, how many of us would be & Illusions, and Concepts and prepared for the eventuality? Illusions: A Perspective. 38

READERS CONTRIBUV TOILO. N4S| A U G U S T 2 0 1 9 I S S U E MY JOURNEY WITH LOVE Love has always fascinated me. It’s right through me. Juxtaposed to that, a been a point of mystery, a point part of me was simply incredibly curious of confusion, a well of mysticism about something that was only a word to me and also just a blank sheet often- to me - simply and plainly a four letter times- filled with question marks and word that I knew nothing about. frowns, raising my eyebrows..... that’s how it’s left me. The earlier years of my life were expe- rienced by me as mostly feeling like an A part of me always felt deeply connect- alien, peeping from the outside inwards. ed to this mystery called Love. I knew it Looking at life, questioning what it was well. Yet it was unseen, unexperienced. all about, and where this aspect called If anything was ever “woo-woo” in my Love fitted in to the entire picture. Not life, this thing called Love was surely it. that I don’t question life at this point, in There was an invisible connection to it, this now moment. I still do. I think we all one I could not see but one I sensed very do, without a doubt. Perhaps you only clearly. Undeniably. Intrinsically sens- stop questioning when you stop living. ing, feeling and knowing it was a part of me. Remembering it in my bones, My journey with Love has truly been an in my cells, in every part of my being. incredible exploration in it’s own right It blew through me, silently yet loudly, though - one that led me back home rustling me up at my core, like a fresh to my sacred and divine heart space. and uncomfortably chilly wind, blowing One that led me back home to me and 39

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE continues to teach me more and more existed perhaps merely in the ethers. So about me, daily. even though I grew up in an extended family with many mother figures, many In order to understand a little more father figures and lots of cousins, af- about my ongoing adventure with love, fection was never shared or expressed. and to see why this has played out as it Never would we witness affection has, in the deep ways that it has, one has amongst the elders, amongst our par- to catch a glimpse of my cultural and an- ents or amongst anyone in the commu- cestral background. I am a third genera- nity really. Incredibly peculiar - yes! Well, tion South African Indian. The legacy that younger me thought it was. my Indian background has gifted me is a disjointedness around love - beautiful, Compounding this, culturally and com- beautiful Love in all it’s many splendid munally, we were still pretty old fash- and wonderful shapes and forms. So ioned and dating or love relationships close and yet so far away from me. were almost “out of the question”. I grew up at a time where marriages were I always intrinsically felt a deep con- bordering between being arranged nection to Love. One that stirred me on by family and relatives, or self-claimed levels beyond comprehension. The word by the few brave younger adults who itself used to sing to me and leave me stood in their strength and power and feeling full. Confused but full! Searching expressed their desire to find their own deeply and curiously. Eager and hungry life partners. When I was a teenager, to read about, feel about, understand even talking to someone of the opposite more about it. And yes, at times it even gender was something frowned upon. left me looking to experience it tangibly. Instilling fear in us that we might “get But oddly enough, this beautiful Love caught” doing so. Challenging times also left me feeling sad and empty. What were those, in so many ways. a mixed bag indeed! None the less, all of these distortions You see, from my experiences and ob- and confusions only led me to dig deep- servation, Indians are not demonstrative er to find my way back home to my when it comes to love and affection. At sacred heart space. As cliché as it might least not those around me and in my sound, they were a gift. My journey took environment. It’s not the way they func- me forward and onward to travel back tion. So growing up, it was never natural home to my heart, to the cocoon and or normal that love or loving affection sanctuary that is held deeply within me. was ever expressed to each other in our This was a journey that required me to families. It was an entirely hands-off transmute so much density, to clear pro- affair. Even words expressing love and jections and the mad ideals of my ances- affection were silent and if existing at all, tors and cultural upbringing. Healing this 40

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE chasm, filling and sealing the crevices myself drew into my space the most and once broken joins with gold, just as beautiful man I have ever known. one would ever so delicately do with the fine and inspired art of kintsugi. Not for- As things stand right now, my journey getting the pains of the unfoldment but back home to me is crowned, but ever celebrating the beauty it laid the way for. continues. Claiming more of me and more of Love. My indomitable spirit Yes, indeed, closing the wide gap that continues to soar. My creativity contin- had been forged by these miscreations ues to birth forth. I now believe more in from my lineage was something I knew it - in Love, in all it’s glory, more than ever was needed. A deep and profound re- before. My relationship with my beloved quirement. A necessity. The way a fish continues to unfold beautifully, step by needs water and a dying man air. I need- step and bit by bit. I love and cherish him, ed it and it was an absolute. Something just as I love and cherish myself. I offer to entirely not negotiable. Healing my others healing journeys to bring them own distorted ideas around rejection, back home to themselves, to their sacred around being unworthy, around shame heart space, and I offer out to the world and not-enoughness. This journey took the magic, miracles and mysticism that me to books, requiring me to open my are the legacy of my soul - and theirs! mind to concepts that had only existed hidden under the rubble in my mind. It Transmuting the legacy of our human took me to crystals and gemstones, and limitations, we are able to tap into, tune delving into the unconditional loving support they offered to us. It took me into and turn on the Divine Legacy and to music, and the soothing sounds that birthright that is our very core gift and sang to my cells. It engaged me with us- blessing to life. ing my hands and joyfully swimming in the pleasures that diving into my artistic I love you <3 expression provided for me. By Reena Joshi Probably for me the most painful aspect of this disconnection was not having Reena Joshi is a modern day a love partnership in my life. That only mystic, alchemist, scribe compounded my feelings of unwor- and quantum energy heal- thiness, of not-enoughness and of not er. While preferring to stay belonging. But as I started to come back away from labels, which she feels home to my heart, as I reconnected simply pose limitations to the world of in deeper ways to the light within, as I possibilities available, she has a wide started to value what I had available to array of hats that she wears. Healer, offer all of creation, the love I had for teacher, guide, mystic, writer, artist, conservationist, activist, alchemist, health-nut, animal lover, reformer. 41

RT HEAE DEEARGSL ECOT NR ITBREIBMUATGIOANZ SI N E YOGA - THE KAPALBHATI Sage Patanjali showed the world Kapalbhati is not a pranayam but a eight fold path of enlightenment shuddhi (Cleansing) kriya. through Yog. 1- Yam How to do kapalbhati 2- Niyam 3- Asan 1. Sit straight in a simple crossed legged 4- Pranayam position on the mat or sit on the chair 5- Pratyahar keeping your spine erect. Let your chin 6- Dharam’s be parallel to the ground so that your 7- Dhyan spine, neck and head are in a straight 8- Samadhi line. Kapalbhati is a part of the 2nd limb - Niyam 2. Close your eyes. Kapalbhati is a powerful cleansing pro- cess. 3. Inhale deep, as you exhale give an ab- It consists of two Sanskrit words dominal jerk inwards and upwards, tak- Kapal -forehead ing your navel right to the back, (don’t Bhati- to shine overstress initially) towards the spine. Literally it means - a shining forehead. 42

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE As you relax your abdomen, breath tration, at the same time it calms the naturally flows into the lungs, although mind. inhalation remains passive every time the jerk must be inwards and upwards. PRECAUTION Kapalbhati must be done on an empty Heart patients should do kapalbhati very stomach. slowly. BENEFITS People with high BP (hypertension) should not do kapalbhati. Majority of diseases, physical as well as mental get healed through kapalbhati. People having ulcers must do kapalbhati very gently. Kapalbhati oxygenates the body People having hernia, migraine or back Strengthens the muscles of diaphragm, problem should avoid doing kapalbhati. stomach muscles and also the abdomi- nal muscles. Women during their menstrual cycle must not do kapalbhati. It helps in reducing fat. After surgery one should avoid kapal- All Lung disorders like asthma, sinus etc. bhati for 3 to 4 months. are removed. Note: Many videos on youtube are It removes the lung capacity, strength available on Kapalbhati. and elasticity of the lungs. As we breathe in, a lot more oxygen through kapalbhati, the body detoxifies. All the organs in the abdominal cavity By Meenakshi get stimulated, their functions improve. Meenakshi is a practicing hyp- notherapist and yoga instruc- Kapalbhati cures acidity and constipa- tor and has over 12 years of tion. It helps in kidney problems. With regular practice of kapalbhati, the experience in helping people realize their nerves coming from the spine and going full potential. She uses a holistic meth- into the spine are stimulated. Hence it improves and strengthens the nervous od, comprised of a combination of tech- system. niques, including guided meditations and Hypnosis to help individuals and groups The sensation of stimulation of the jerks overcome their internal inhibitions, and goes from the spine into the brain, thus enabling them to foster better interper- stimulating the brain cells. sonal relationships. By focusing on both physical and mental health, she helps her Kapalbhati helps in improving concen- clients be the best version of themselves. 43

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE WISDOM FROM THE HIMALAYAS MYTH OF PERFECTIONISM Many of us are born into families where one or both parents needed to survive. were deeply unfulfilled with their own self. This parent then chooses 2) Most of these people will face burn to project this sense of un-fulfillment out at some point in life. For the sim- on their children. Meaning they start to ple reason that they keep running and seek fulfillment through the children. running and never reach any satisfactory This has dire consequences for the de- goal. velopment of the child. 3) The hidden goal of this child is to If you are person who has a “perfection- make someone else happy through their ist” mindset then you most likely had accomplishments. such a parent. For such a parent nothing is and never will be enough. The child 4) These people will always aim very of this parent will have a very hard time high in life. Nothing wrong with aiming feeling “good enough” about them- high, but what they are aiming for may- selves, no matter how hard they try. be completely beyond their skill set at a given point in time. It is an incorrect It is very useful to first identity the key mindset that we should aim extreme- properties of this child as they grow up. ly high so that even if you accomplish something lower that will be good 1) They never feel good enough about enough. This thinking comes from the themselves no matter how much they mindset that aiming high is required to have accomplished in life. Many such motivate a person to do well. Research people are known to be very high shows that people accomplish far more achievers. On the other side of the spec- if they set realistic goals and once they trum, there are many people who be- achieve these goals the sense of accom- come very depressed and suicidal very plishment becomes a fuel for higher early on in life because they don’t get goals. any sense of being good enough that is 5) These people try to go in many differ- 44

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE ent directions. They get diverted from sure off of you. You can now think clearly their life purpose and core skill set. They and see what you truly want to accom- are taught at a young age that there is plish with your life rather than what will nothing that they cannot accomplish make your parent happy (which will if they set their mind to it. This is also a never come). Also take inventory of your wrong mindset. We all have limitations accomplishments. This will make you as humans. We are given only a certain feel good about yourself and loosen the set of skills that are aligned with our need to be perfect. life purpose. Running around with this incorrect mindset we take on responsi- By Sanjay Nimar bilities that are not ours and as a conse- quence burn out much faster. Sanjay Nimar is an expert in energy medicine, meta- A simple way to get over the perfec- physics, psychology, and tionist mindset to realize what led you technology. He is fast be- to become such a person: you had an coming one of the most powerful insatiable parent. The problem is with healers on the planet. Sanjay has the parent and not with you. Declining over 400 Google verified 5 star re- to take on the projection of the parent is views from clients all over the world. very healing in nature. It takes the pres- 45

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND MIGRAINES There Are Wounds That Never Show on The Body That Are Deeper and More Hurtful Than Anything That Bleeds. The Only Person Who Can Heal You Is Your Own Self… It has been almost 6 years since I entered the magical world of Re- People often say that the past is the past, gression and Hypnotherapy. I am that the hurtful experiences they’ve had aren’t worth discussing now because it’s full of gratitude towards the universe more important to live in the present. for making me the medium to help and But the truth is that forgoing an attempt empower 1000s of clients to overcome to find closure for these traumas will their issues through the Power of Sub- only serve to disrupt your current life conscious Mind... the Magic Wand we all through continual and often unexplain- have but don’t know how to use! able pains. The only way to prevent this is to tackle the issue head-on and clear Do you have a chronic issue which keeps the emotional baggage from your past returning, a pattern that keeps repeat- that is weighing you down and keeping ing, a pain which doesn’t budge despite you from truly being in the present. In your efforts? What if this recurring issue order to find this hidden closure, you is a calling… a calling from a part of you must journey deep within and venture that is feeling desperate and helpless, through the Subconscious Mind. angry and fearful! I want to share one such amazing case where a chronic ailment of 7 years was 46

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE healed in a single session. The 2 sides of find a medical reason for these debilitat- the story, conscious and Subconscious ing headaches… he didn’t have a tumor and the closure which cured the dis-ease for sure as his scan was clear and the from the body! worst thing was that medications made it worse! The headaches had literally The Story: been a part of his being for 7 years until he found this psychic who guided him A shaky male voice answered the phone to find me. when I received that call late last sum- mer. The man said that a psychic had “All the Logical Answers to your Illogi- guided him to me to rid him of debilitat- cal questions are in your Subconscious!” ing migraine headaches. I was curious to So during the session we entered the zone know more, intrigued by the fact that a (a room created by the subconscious psychic had led him to reach out to me... where he felt safe and in control) to know the Universe has its own plans! the reason of these headaches. I got to know that he was suffering from Me: Outside the door is the reason for migraine headaches since last 7 years these headaches. Go to the door and tell and the pain score on most days was me what do you see. 8/10 and occasionally going beyond 10! He said the Doctors were not able to Luke: I see myself as a child, 6-7 years old. 47

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE Me: Invite him in and tell me how does now you are there to protect him to give he look… what’s the expression on his him his closure. Call in that relative who face? abused this child... call him in this room where you, the adult, is in charge, keep- There was silence from Luke for a few min- ing the child safe with you. utes which made me wonder what was happening. Luke: He is here. Me: What’s happening? ME: How does the child feel when he sees him? Luke: He is hitting me… he is very up- set with me. He says where were you… Luke: He is scared… hiding behind me. I was constantly asking you for help… I needed you! Me: What would you like to do? What does the child want to do? Empower the This of course alarmed me as I have rare- child by standing behind him ly encountered an inner child hitting the present adult… there surely was a reason Luke: He wants to hit this man... he why this child was so upset with the adult. wants to strangle him... Me: What had happened when you were Me: Do it… let him do whatever he age 6-7 Luke? wants to do to find his closure. Luke: I was sexually abused by a close I stayed quiet for sometime to let this dra- relative… repeatedly… I didn’t know ma happen in Luke’s subconscious mind... whom to turn to as I felt no one would releasing the stuck energies of anger, fear, believe me. I was helpless, angry and hatred, helplessness... The Closure! scared! Me: How does the child feel Luke? And of course, Luke had buried those memories from his past… long forgotten Luke: He is smiling… thankful… re- consciously but now he realized that sub- lieved... he has a new child-like energy consciously the wounds were still raw as now! the energy of those undigested emotions kept circulating through the subconscious Me: Now as the adult find your closure to the body creating the dis-ease… the with this man and let me know once he migraine! has left the room. Closure from the Past Luke: I kicked him out. Me: Luke, comfort this child, tell him Me: Is the child ready to integrate back you didn’t know how to reach him but with you... is he healed? 48 Luke: Yes, he is looking at me with grati-

VOL. 4 | AUGUST 2019 ISSUE tude and admiration… he is ready! dream and he is ready for it now! With the integration Luke felt a new en- Each issue in our lives is a calling from ergy surge making him feel energized... the past… a soul fragment which is almost alive after so many years and when stuck in time and space in a trauma/ he opened his eyes, he said his pain score experience which needs its closure. was 2/10, almost nil... which he had never It’s you who needs to take a dive with- experienced in the past so many years! in to be your own savior! Through our discussion later we also Dr. Sonia Gupte understood the reason why this mem- ory, this inner child got awakened 7 “Doctor Turned Healer” years back. That was the time Luke got to know that his younger sister was M.D, Diploma Family also abused by the same man… and of Medicine (RCGP, UK) course all those raw emotions opened up subconsciously surging through the Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CHt body causing the headaches! (IMDHA, USA) It has been 6 months since that session International hypnotherapist and trainer and Luke is migraine free! He has got based in San Diego, USA with over 15 his life back and is looking forward to years of medical background as a Family joining back in the military which he has Physician in Dubai, Singapore, and India. dismissed from due to the headaches… Passionate about training, mentoring serving his country was always his and spreading the awareness of the power of the subconscious mind. 49

ASTROSCOPET H E E A G L E T R I B E M A G A Z I N E AUGUST FORECAST BY ANURADHA Aries - Collaboration Gemini - You will en- and cooperation joy blissful moments are the key words with your family. this month. You will pros- Children and elders will per career wise. Family life provide you full support. will be good. There is pos- Professionally, you will put sibility of travel abroad. in much hard work but will not get due returns. Taurus - Family and home take most Cancer - Family life of your time this proves to be fulfill- month. Strife between you ing this month. You and your elders will prove will be in a good mood. Your to be disturbing and will financial sense will be excel- affect your performance lent and will be able to plan on both, personal and pro- well for the future. fessional levels. Health may need attention. Leo - Career will take a backseat as you focus 50 more on your family. You will encounter challeng- es at work but with hard work and determination, you will be able to deal with them effectively.