Pineal Gland [Intuition] Unlocking

Research Inspiration c/o Brandon Breaux

Brandon Breaux’s guided meditations have provided support in my practice of strengthening my spirituality. Breaux is a Chicago based artist who had been hosting Reset Sunrise Meditation daily on Instagram Live, walking the community through breath-work, self-healing and affirmations.

I recently tapped into one of his prior videos, focusing on rhythm; in a segment he guides us through a visualization of our body being filled with a healing gold light. When he reached the 6th chakra something clicked internally and I felt more in tune than ever before... For the first time my practice didn’t feel overly concentrated as it had felt in the past, my imagination was more in control and operating in a manner as if doing me a favor. Brandon then mentioned that this specific chakra and part of the body is emotionally attributed to our clairvoyance, which felt divinely aligned since this fellowship and practice is all about remembering intuition. 

In this research note, inspired by Breaux’s teachings, I’ll be exploring the pineal gland, diving into how it connects to our intuition and how we may practice unlocking its divine power. 

(I am by no means an expert on chakra healing or spirituality, this exploration is purely based on research and curiosity on the topic; so take what you will, leave what you may.) 

Chakras? Say what?

The body has 7 chakras, or energy points in your body. If you imagine yourself cross-legged the first chakra [root] is at the very base of your body. As you move upwards from that point you come across more chakras [sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat] until you reach the space of your brain, at the brow above the space of the nose, this is the third eye chakra [anja]. 

The gift of this chakra is seeing - both inner and outer worlds. “The energy of Ajna allows us to access our inner guidance that comes from the depths of our being. It allows us to cut through illusion and to access deeper truths - to see beyond the mind, beyond the words (Chakra Anatomy).”

Chakras have both physical and emotional attributes, the third eye chakra is emotionally attributed to understanding, consciousness and enlightenment. It is physically attributed to the top of the head, the nervous system and the pineal gland.

What is the Pineal Gland?

This pinecone shaped gland is only the size of a grain of rice! But it plays a huge role in how we perform, make decisions, sleep and perceive reality. Basically it acts like the body’s light meter, taking info from what the eyes are perceiving and sends hormonal messages to the rest of the body.

The Eye of Ra (ancient Egypt) on the left and a cross-section of the pineal, pituitary, and corpus callosum region on the right. [Source]

Calcification of the Pineal Gland

The pineal gets hella blood flow, second only to our kidneys. In the 90s a scientist found that her subjects had a ton of fluoride in this gland. Fluoride, which can be found in tap water, pesticides and in tons of popular toothpastes, accumulates in the gland and forms these phosphate crystals which then create a shell around the pineal in what's known as calcification. Calcification is some fuck shit, it impairs your sleep-wake cycle, melatonin production, your circadium rhythm and blocks your intuition!!! 

Hindus believe that when it’s blocked it leads to uncertainty, confusion, jealousy, cynicism, and pessimism. When you have calcification in this gland you’re way out of balance with nature and it affects your biological and brain functions which is why we should practice decalcifying it. 

The pineal is our body’s connection to nature, when that shit is calcified we become disconnected from our instincts, our planet and each other, limiting our freaking potential!

Decalcifying Our Pineal Gland

So how do we undo the damage from calcification? 

Allow me to backtrack, the two primary causes of calcification are fluoride and synthetic calcium. In the U.S about 63% of public water has fluoride... Fluoride consumption also does some other fuck shit like causing arthritis, lowering IQ, harming fertility, and cardiovascular inflammation!!?

There’s natural fluoride and there is synthetic fluroide. The natural one is a mineral found in earth: 

The stuff in our water supply and pesticides is synthetic, known as hydrofluoric acid or sodium fluoride. So get this, hydrofluoric acid is used to refine gasoline and make products like computer screens, AC’s and plastics - that shit does not belong in our bodies.

So back to the topic of how we decalcify.

The best solution is to filter your water with a reverse osmosis filter, such as this one. Fluoride and chlorine (which is also calcifying) is absorbed when you shower or bathe so try to get a filter showerhead too, like this one.

Next, and probably the easiest step, switch your toothpaste! You can make your own, but I also recommend this brand (black-owned!).

You can consume more foods that decalcify the gland such as beets and apple cider vinegar, here’s a list to start. Avoid processed foods and try to eat organic when possible.

Taking iodine helps excrete the fluoride in your body as well as turmeric, here’s a list of turmeric meal recipes!

Aside from what you’re consuming, practicing meditation can also help activate the gland. I’ve listed some third-eye chakra affirmations below.

Sungazing at the first hour of daylight and sunset will also aid in activation. 

Decalcifying and nourishing your pineal will be a continuous journey but I hope this information gives you some insight into the intricacies of our bodies in relation to mental, spiritual and holistic health and propel you to strive for deeper connection and holistic alignment.

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Third Eye Chakra Affirmations

I am in touch with my inner guidance.

I am wise, intuitive, and connected with my inner guide.

I listen to the wisdom of elders.

I trust my intuition.

I am the source of my truth and my love.