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The Seven Circles

Indigenous Teachings for Living Well

Chelsey Luger & Thosh Collins

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Question 1 of 8
What is the foundational starting point for the Indigenous wellness approach described in the 'Seven Circles' model?
  • A. Achieving a perfect state of physical fitness before addressing mental health
  • B. Cultivating a profound sense of gratitude and interconnectedness
  • C. Tracking daily habits using modern technology and strict regimens
  • D. Isolating different aspects of health to master them individually
Question 2 of 8
How does the Indigenous fitness philosophy differ from mainstream American fitness culture regarding physical movement?
  • A. It prioritizes isolating specific muscle groups for targeted growth.
  • B. It relies primarily on structured, indoor gym environments.
  • C. It emphasizes full-body engagement across seven fundamental movement patterns.
  • D. It completely separates physical exercise from spiritual and daily activities.
Question 3 of 8
According to the book, what is a crucial realization for achieving true wellness regarding our relationship with the land?
  • A. The land is primarily a scenic backdrop for human activities and exercise.
  • B. Human physical evolution occurred entirely separately from the natural terrain.
  • C. Caring for the land and caring for yourself are deeply entwined and reciprocal.
  • D. Structured indoor environments provide better emotional healing than raw nature.
Question 4 of 8
What is the recommended mindset for contributing to your community to achieve true wellness?
  • A. Contributing out of a strict sense of duty and obligation.
  • B. Contributing primarily to ensure you receive equal favors in return.
  • C. Contributing from a spirit of abundance, finding joy in knowing your gifts are needed.
  • D. Contributing only when you have achieved perfect self-mastery.
Question 5 of 8
What is a key psychological benefit of participating in Indigenous rituals and personal ceremonies?
  • A. They provide a welcome grounding in the present moment, countering anxious fixation on the past or future.
  • B. They allow individuals to completely detach from their physical bodies and earthly concerns.
  • C. They offer a rigid, unchangeable routine that eliminates the need for daily decision-making.
  • D. They focus primarily on predicting and controlling future outcomes and successes.
Question 6 of 8
How do our physical living spaces subconsciously impact our mental health, according to psychological findings mentioned in the text?
  • A. The aesthetics of a room have little to no effect as long as the space is functionally efficient.
  • B. Chronically messy and dark rooms can exacerbate depression and anxiety due to their symbolic meaning.
  • C. Highly cluttered spaces actually boost creativity and optimism by providing visual stimulation.
  • D. The impact of a space is entirely determined by its size and monetary value.
Question 7 of 8
Why did traditional native communities often retire with the setting sun?
  • A. To avoid the dangers of nocturnal predators in their environments.
  • B. Because they lacked the technology to create any form of artificial light.
  • C. To anchor their bodies' chemical rhythms and maintain next-day mental sharpness.
  • D. To minimize the amount of time spent socializing in the evenings.
Question 8 of 8
When reimagining our relationship with food, what does the text suggest is a critical loss in modern Western society?
  • A. The loss of meaning, communal meals, and spiritual gratitude around nourishment.
  • B. The lack of access to high-calorie, convenient food options.
  • C. The failure to track exact macronutrient ratios in traditional diets.
  • D. The over-reliance on foraging rather than agricultural farming.

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The Seven Circles Summary & Overview

The Seven Circles (2022) draws on Indigenous ancestral wisdom for achieving spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being. It proposes a holistic model called the Seven Circles – a template for modern living that’s intended to keep all aspects of life in balance including food, movement, sleep, ceremony, sacred space, land, and community.

Who Should Listen to The Seven Circles?

  • People interested in Native American culture and spirituality
  • Wellness and self-help enthusiasts
  • Individuals seeking community and connection

About the Author: Chelsey Luger & Thosh Collins

Chelsey Luger is a journalist and activist from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She cofounded the Indigenous wellness initiative Well for Culture with her husband, Thosh Collins, a community organizer from the Salt River Reservation in Arizona. Dedicated to shifting Indigenous communities’ collective consciousness around prioritizing health, the couple travels across North America to teach workshops on their “Seven Circles” holistic wellness model.

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