EXISTENTIA
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Consciousness, Non-duality, Meditation, Yoga
Today's interview is with Miguel Contreras, a former doctor who has embraced a holistic path as a yoga teacher, nature guide, and advocate for sustainability. In this insightful conversation, Miguel shares his transformative journey from studying medicine to embracing a lifestyle rooted in connection with nature and spirituality. Together, we explore profound topics like meditation, duality, consciousness, and the role spirituality plays in addressing the challenges humanity faces today.
AGENDA:
- Miguel's Journey and Transformative Moments
- Spirituality & Science
- Buddhism and Hinduism meditation
- Understanding Suffering
- Duality, Non-duality & Consciousness
- Advices on Yoga & Meditation
- Challenges - The future of humanity and how spirituality can help us
Who is Miguel Contreras?
Miguel grew up in as a city boy in Lisbon. He studied Medicine in Salamanca, where he awakened to the world. He became a global citizen, experiencing firsthand the system’s dysfunctions during his travels and through the way he was taught to understand medicine. Early in his course, he realized he was more interested in health than in disease, which led him to explore concepts and practices related to ecology, agro-food systems, spirituality, and ancient human traditions. He worked as a doctor for a few years, but in his search for a sincere life, he felt the need to explore other ways of living. Almost ten years after that decision, he lives in Santa Cruz, Portugal, where the exploration continues. He divides his time as a nature guide, yoga teacher, and as a communicator on environmental issues related to the ocean, agro-food systems, and our connectedness to nature, having published two local educational books in these fields. Beyond what he does, he is the father of two beautiful children, a household farmer, a cooking enthusiast, and a passionate surfer of the waves of the sea, the mind, and sound.
To learn more about the work of Miguel:
miguelcontreraslopes
Books recommended by Miguel:
✅ The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness
amzn.to/4iu577U
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About EXISTENTIA :
Existentia is a project dedicated to exploring consciousness, spirituality, and holistic healing. Our mission is to provide a safe and inclusive space for individuals seeking personal growth and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
🎥 You can find everything you want to know about the project here:
bento.me/existentia-films
Chapters :
00:00 - Intro
01:01 - Miguel's Journey
05:24 - What made you change from a doctor to a yoga teacher
11:12 - How do you balance Science and Spirituality in your everyday life?
17:06 - Life changing book
20:24 - What are the main differences between Buddhist and Hindu meditation?
25:09 - Are your bringing both meditation styles into your practice and teachings?
28:28 - What is the meaning of suffering, and why is it important for human existence?
31:23 - What is the concept of non-duality? How do you define consciousness, and where do you believe it originates from?
41:04 - What advice would you give to someone who is just starting these practices and feels overwhelmed?
47:19 - What are the biggest challenges humanity will face, and how can spirituality guide us through them?
49:24 - Outro
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  • @alainfarre3863
    @alainfarre3863 7 днів тому

    Bravo! 👏

  • @alainfarre3863
    @alainfarre3863 7 днів тому

    🙌

  • @addakill1605
    @addakill1605 12 днів тому

    The potential is unfathomable huge space. I don't need psychedelics to explore or experience. One naturally develops slowly but one has to have the urge.

  • @HenriaFarré-s9j
    @HenriaFarré-s9j 14 днів тому

    🙌🙌

  • @Integratedliving-inspain
    @Integratedliving-inspain 14 днів тому

    Wauw, this is an awesome video, no? One of the best and most complete explanations what translates to our understanding I ever heard about any form of breathwork 🙏🏻☀️❤️

  • @josefeidering4212
    @josefeidering4212 14 днів тому

    Is lime a cheap building material?

    • @existentia_films
      @existentia_films 14 днів тому

      Not so sure but definitely Markus (link in the description) will be able to help you with this 😉🙏 I wish you the best with your project!

    • @josefeidering4212
      @josefeidering4212 14 днів тому

      @@existentia_filmsIll contact him, thanks! :)

  • @SelfcareMobility
    @SelfcareMobility 14 днів тому

    This is stunningly captured, the story and the message is powerful and just another reason why finding something you love or finding the "way" is so important! "Kungfu is the way!" For me and so many others! Thank you

  • @ccarneiro8297
    @ccarneiro8297 16 днів тому

    Amanda's deep knowledge of Indigenous wisdom and plant medicine provided a unique and enriching perspective. It's really amazing how much we can achieve when we come together as a community.

  • @Madeintexas80
    @Madeintexas80 21 день тому

    It IS the ULTIMATE therapy! It’s changed my life.

  • @mantvydekudabaite3600
    @mantvydekudabaite3600 23 дні тому

    My dream to join this community ❤

  • @El.Seabass
    @El.Seabass 27 днів тому

    Whos that woman? Whats her name?

    • @existentia_films
      @existentia_films 27 днів тому

      Hey, Sascha Vriend. You can find all her info in the description of her full interview 🙏😉

    • @El.Seabass
      @El.Seabass 27 днів тому

      @existentia_films nice, thanks!

  • @michaelclement6836
    @michaelclement6836 27 днів тому

    Great wisdom

  • @Chrisdreamz-ji2sh
    @Chrisdreamz-ji2sh Місяць тому

    Thanks ❤

  • @JjRodrigues-eq4qz
    @JjRodrigues-eq4qz Місяць тому

    Is it a new age teaching

  • @freedomwarrior5241
    @freedomwarrior5241 Місяць тому

    Thank you! Very helpful!

  • @FemFlow-yoga
    @FemFlow-yoga Місяць тому

    Are the facilitator training courses only for psychologists?

  • @sindhu8648
    @sindhu8648 2 місяці тому

    Great work!!!

  • @niweinamarasinghe5234
    @niweinamarasinghe5234 2 місяці тому

    1234567890

  • @Bart0vds
    @Bart0vds 2 місяці тому

    Just dont take psychedelics... Not needed at all

  • @Bart0vds
    @Bart0vds 2 місяці тому

    Just dont take psychedelics... Not needed at all

  • @truetonorth
    @truetonorth 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful, thank you

  • @Bee-Laal
    @Bee-Laal 3 місяці тому

    Music By? Artist name please

  • @YabYummie
    @YabYummie 3 місяці тому

    Javier Charme what a work he has done for good for so many interested in psychedelics and human growth. Love this man ❤

  • @tarapool1347
    @tarapool1347 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful, to harnesses this love on such levels makes my heart skip. ❤ Sometimes i wonder if im alone in my awareness and watching this gives me such hope! 🙏

  • @anacatarinadossantoscalhei3710
    @anacatarinadossantoscalhei3710 3 місяці тому

    🙏👍

  • @jlmgodoy
    @jlmgodoy 3 місяці тому

    Oh my, what a beautiful and comprenhensive explanation, the videos of your channel are a really treasure of wisdom, congratulations to the production team and to the healing experts, THANK YOU

    • @existentia_films
      @existentia_films 3 місяці тому

      Ohhh, thanks so much!! It truly means a lot 🙏

  • @mahrulmazi88
    @mahrulmazi88 3 місяці тому

    I love this place

  • @holotropicbohemia
    @holotropicbohemia 3 місяці тому

    What a lovely little film about Holotropic Breathwork! Authentic and made with great care. Loved watching it!

    • @existentia_films
      @existentia_films 3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🙏

  • @anacatarinadossantoscalhei3710
    @anacatarinadossantoscalhei3710 4 місяці тому

    🙏🙏

  • @badcid1362
    @badcid1362 4 місяці тому

    Take out the LED, high-pressure, sodium and metal highlight lighting. Raise the vibration this will certainly help in the experience

  • @Love.Bliss.Peace.
    @Love.Bliss.Peace. 4 місяці тому

    💖

  • @ecstaticdancebrasil
    @ecstaticdancebrasil 4 місяці тому

    muito lindo!

  • @Monika-uk4nr
    @Monika-uk4nr 5 місяців тому

  • @Xomper
    @Xomper 6 місяців тому

    You guys be crying cuz I'm the 18th one. I love the part where he shows how the therapy works

  • @ReginaHell-mc5gm
    @ReginaHell-mc5gm 6 місяців тому

  • @ReginaHell-mc5gm
    @ReginaHell-mc5gm 6 місяців тому

    Super 😊

  • @christy6787
    @christy6787 6 місяців тому

    This is very well put together, and beautifully captured, thank you ❤

  • @joaoabreu7633
    @joaoabreu7633 7 місяців тому

    Ok, I might be a bit picky here, but wouldn't it be more eco friendly to use local materials (like the traditional basalt rocks) instead of shipping limstone across the ocean? The concept makes sense, but for the extension of the project, having this in mind might be something good. If you thought about it and decided not to go with it, I am interested in the subject and would like to hear your perspective. Thank you :)

    • @existentia_films
      @existentia_films 7 місяців тому

      Thank you João for your honest comment. I am sure Markus could help you answer that question if you contact him. Have a wonderful week 🙏

  • @graceevigael8583
    @graceevigael8583 7 місяців тому

    Greetings from indonesia, i do wim hoof breating everyday and its realy help my life ❤️

  • @manuelandrade7145
    @manuelandrade7145 7 місяців тому

    A perfeita união do ser humano com a natureza.

  • @OT-it2yd
    @OT-it2yd 7 місяців тому

    Wow look at the huge carrot in the thumbnail on the timeline at 0:49!

  • @madiagrivafuso8893
    @madiagrivafuso8893 7 місяців тому

    🙏

  • @pierreprimetens8433
    @pierreprimetens8433 7 місяців тому

    This culte look scary 😰

  • @robertgirard4862
    @robertgirard4862 7 місяців тому

    Great Great Honesty ! Y U P ! ...

  • @TravellingKook
    @TravellingKook 7 місяців тому

    It looks like a beautiful project. I wish you all the very best ❤️🙏🌞

  • @yohanfish94
    @yohanfish94 8 місяців тому

    Muchas gracias por su hermoso trabajo!

  • @EternalDancers
    @EternalDancers 8 місяців тому

    Ahhhh!! This documentary really celebrates the self-discovery journey and inner being release and embrace that comes from freeing our inner selves to creatively express through dance! LOVED THIS! Thank you for creating and sharing this video. I must say, the natural setting that your ecstatic dance experiences takes place in is very wonder inspiring and beautiful!

    • @existentia_films
      @existentia_films 8 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot for your kind words 🙏😍

  • @LeanderOrion
    @LeanderOrion 8 місяців тому

    muy bello!

  • @andreadybvik
    @andreadybvik 8 місяців тому

    What a beautiful documentary - this makes my heart expand🤍

  • @nishanthashok2045
    @nishanthashok2045 8 місяців тому

    Breathing Tech name