Native Healing Traditions: Ben Oofana on Emotions, Traumas, and Deep Breathing

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We delve into a range of topics including the healing processes of vision quests, the impact of modern technology on our brains, and the vital need for authentic apprenticeships in spiritual lineages. Ben reveals his abilities to see and feel subtle bodies and chakras, emphasizing the dedication required to develop true healing capacities. We discuss the cultural richness of Native American tribes, the loss of native practices, and the therapeutic nature of community and traditional rituals.

Whether you're navigating personal traumas or seeking deeper spiritual nourishment, Ben's insights on connecting with ancient traditions and his offers of both remote and in-person healing services provide a pathway for profound transformation and growth. Tune in for an inspiring and transformative dialogue that bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary healing practices.

This Episode is Deep Dive Into:

🌟 Embracing Our Emotions Ben delves deep into the range of human emotions, providing guidance on being fully immersed in and aware of these feelings. By breathing deeply and following the progression of emotions, one can navigate from anger to acceptance, ultimately engaging the mind's powerful problem-solving capabilities.

🌱 Traditional Healing Practices With years of training in internal martial arts rooted in Daoism and spending time with indigenous groups in India and Sri Lanka, Ben shares his ability to see and feel subtle bodies and chakras, providing transformative healing for physical injuries and ailments. He emphasizes the importance of authentic apprenticeships to truly develop these capacities.

🌍 Impact of Technology on the Brain The modern world’s "junk food" effect on our brains through technology and social media is a major concern. Ben discusses the challenges of focusing and committing to traditional practices in such an environment and offers meditation as a technique to counteract these influences.

🕊️ Healing Collective Traumas The episode sheds light on collective traumas and individual wounding, particularly in Native American communities. Ben provides insights into the intensive training required to become a healer, including vision quests and the transmission of paranormal abilities.

✨ Connection to Ancient Traditions Explore Ben’s journey across various Native American tribes, his learning experiences from Kiowa elders, and the powerful practices of vision quests and fasting rituals. Alan draws parallels to Carlos Castaneda’s experiences, enriching the dialogue on accessing energy from the metaphysical realm for physical healing.

About the Guest:

Ben Oofana, is an American Indian medicine man with extensive experience in traditional healing and spiritual practices. Ben shares his remarkable journey from leaving Texas at 17 and immersing himself in the Native American cultures of Oklahoma. Drawing from his training in internal martial arts rooted in Daoism and his time spent in India and Sri Lanka, Ben offers wisdom on the transformative power of traditional practices and the importance of deep breathing and emotional awareness.

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