Marko Mikkilä - Non-Dual Philosophy and Mystical Experiences in Yoga

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Marko Mikkilä is a PhD student in philosophy at Turku University in Finland. He is also a yogi and a practitioner of Eastern philosophy. Marko has been practicing yoga for many years and has a deep understanding of non-dual philosophy.
During this conversation Marko delves into the concept of non-dualism and its application in everyday life. He explains how non-dualism can help individuals heal from trauma and find a sense of liberation. Overall, Marko emphasizes the importance of integrating awakening experiences into all aspects of life and the need for a philosophical framework to understand and navigate these experiences.
Key Takeaways:

• Non-dualism is the belief that everything is made of one substance, often referred to as consciousness.
• Non-dualism can be understood as the collapsing of the subject-object separation, where there is just perceiving happening.
• Awakening to one's essence nature involves recognizing that we are not identified with the body-mind and that trauma can be observed without clinging to it.
• Non-dualism can help individuals let go of the story and experience uncomfortable feelings or sensations without attachment.

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Capíttulos

1. Marko Mikkilä - Non-Dual Philosophy and Mystical Experiences in Yoga (00:00:00)

2. Marko's interest in yoga and philosophy began during his martial arts practice. (00:03:48)

3. Marko shares his view on the benefits and drawbacks of the Ashtanga practice. (00:14:48)

4. Explaining the concept of non dualism in philosophy. (00:20:49)

5. Teaching non dualism through verbal pointers and dialogue. (00:31:43)

6. Differentiating between mystical experiences and awakening or liberation (00:36:36)

7. The distinction between subtle and profound mystical experiences (00:43:13)

8. Applying non-dualism to trauma processing and healing (00:49:34)

9. Personal motivation for studying philosophy and yoga. (00:58:34)