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Listen "Episode 31: Journeying the Amazon into Consciousness with Juan Diaz"
Episode Synopsis
Hello sweet soul, welcome. Juan shares his incredible call to the Amazon to explore consciousness through plant medicine. Bringing a strong yoga practice on board and self responsibility. As well as, you are your God and embodiment.
BIO:
Juan has dedicated his entire life to study and embody the tools for self actualization, the great remembrance. The nectar that every living being is looking for.
He started his journey of self discovery in his teens years with plant medicine. During his first self guided session with psilocybin the medicine narrate him the origins of creation, thought him of how the universe works and its laws. Soon after he finished school went to the Amazonian Jungle to keep learning from indigenous traditions and plant medicines as he realized that the answers that he was looking for were kept by wisdom keepers all around the world. Through his medicine Journey and exploration of the healing arts, he connected to the Yoga practices and fell in love with the maps and tools that Yoga has to offer to navigate life and sail in peace, harmony, joy and full gratitude for this miracle.
In addition to his plant medicine and Yogic studies, he has been trained in different massage therapy modalities and energy healing giving him a deeper understanding of health well being and how we can truly awaken in this lifetime and embody our soul's unique song on this earth. He now lives in the US where he teaches Yoga, does bodywork, energy healing, facilitates workshops, immersions, retreats and does 1-1 coaching work with clients around the world.
Contact
IG: https://www.instagram.com/juanyogalife/
Fb: https://www.facebook.com/juanyogalife?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Email: [email protected]
Meeting Purpose
Explore Juan's spiritual journey and insights on plant medicine, consciousness, and personal growth.
Key Takeaways
Juan's path began with early mystical experiences, leading to deep exploration of plant medicines and indigenous wisdom
Emphasis on self-responsibility, truthfulness, and embodying love as key elements of spiritual growth
Importance of balancing spiritual pursuits with grounded practices like movement, nutrition, and daily intention-setting
Caution against spiritual bypassing; need to integrate shadow aspects and bring higher consciousness into everyday life
Topics
Juan's Spiritual Awakening
Early childhood experiences of feeling disconnected from societal norms and questioning reality
Mystical out-of-body experiences sparked curiosity about deeper layers of existence
First cannabis experience at age 10 opened doors to expanded states of consciousness
Pivotal mushroom journey at 15 provided clear spiritual direction and initiated a profound rebirth
Amazonian Plant Medicine Journey
Six-month immersion in the Amazon jungle at age 18
First ayahuasca ceremony in an intimate, traditional setting with indigenous shamans
Vivid visions and downloads about time, space, and divine consciousness
Continued exploration with various plant medicines and shamans over 22 years
Integration and Daily Practices
Morning affirmative prayer and intention-setting to stay aligned with higher purpose
Emphasis on movement (yoga) and nutrition to maintain a clear vessel for consciousness
Cultivating honesty and self-awareness to illuminate shadow aspects
Focusing on heart coherence and bringing attention away from mental chatter
Spiritual Wisdom and Advice
Importance of self-love and compassion as foundation for growth
Caution against spiritual bypassing; need to "dig deep" and face uncomfortable truths
Emphasis on personal responsibility and taking action, rather than waiting for external salvation
Encouragement to start with basic pillars: caring for physical, emotional, and mental bodies
Simplicity of "being here now" as core spiritual practice
Next Steps
Consider having Juan return for future podcast episodes to explore additional topics
Listeners encouraged to implement simple daily practices for spiritual growth:
Morning intention-setting
Bringing attention to the heart
Cultivating self-love and honesty
Taking small, consistent steps towards personal growth
Thank you all for listening in with us today. So grateful for you, love and blessings, Jacob.
BIO:
Juan has dedicated his entire life to study and embody the tools for self actualization, the great remembrance. The nectar that every living being is looking for.
He started his journey of self discovery in his teens years with plant medicine. During his first self guided session with psilocybin the medicine narrate him the origins of creation, thought him of how the universe works and its laws. Soon after he finished school went to the Amazonian Jungle to keep learning from indigenous traditions and plant medicines as he realized that the answers that he was looking for were kept by wisdom keepers all around the world. Through his medicine Journey and exploration of the healing arts, he connected to the Yoga practices and fell in love with the maps and tools that Yoga has to offer to navigate life and sail in peace, harmony, joy and full gratitude for this miracle.
In addition to his plant medicine and Yogic studies, he has been trained in different massage therapy modalities and energy healing giving him a deeper understanding of health well being and how we can truly awaken in this lifetime and embody our soul's unique song on this earth. He now lives in the US where he teaches Yoga, does bodywork, energy healing, facilitates workshops, immersions, retreats and does 1-1 coaching work with clients around the world.
Contact
IG: https://www.instagram.com/juanyogalife/
Fb: https://www.facebook.com/juanyogalife?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Email: [email protected]
Meeting Purpose
Explore Juan's spiritual journey and insights on plant medicine, consciousness, and personal growth.
Key Takeaways
Juan's path began with early mystical experiences, leading to deep exploration of plant medicines and indigenous wisdom
Emphasis on self-responsibility, truthfulness, and embodying love as key elements of spiritual growth
Importance of balancing spiritual pursuits with grounded practices like movement, nutrition, and daily intention-setting
Caution against spiritual bypassing; need to integrate shadow aspects and bring higher consciousness into everyday life
Topics
Juan's Spiritual Awakening
Early childhood experiences of feeling disconnected from societal norms and questioning reality
Mystical out-of-body experiences sparked curiosity about deeper layers of existence
First cannabis experience at age 10 opened doors to expanded states of consciousness
Pivotal mushroom journey at 15 provided clear spiritual direction and initiated a profound rebirth
Amazonian Plant Medicine Journey
Six-month immersion in the Amazon jungle at age 18
First ayahuasca ceremony in an intimate, traditional setting with indigenous shamans
Vivid visions and downloads about time, space, and divine consciousness
Continued exploration with various plant medicines and shamans over 22 years
Integration and Daily Practices
Morning affirmative prayer and intention-setting to stay aligned with higher purpose
Emphasis on movement (yoga) and nutrition to maintain a clear vessel for consciousness
Cultivating honesty and self-awareness to illuminate shadow aspects
Focusing on heart coherence and bringing attention away from mental chatter
Spiritual Wisdom and Advice
Importance of self-love and compassion as foundation for growth
Caution against spiritual bypassing; need to "dig deep" and face uncomfortable truths
Emphasis on personal responsibility and taking action, rather than waiting for external salvation
Encouragement to start with basic pillars: caring for physical, emotional, and mental bodies
Simplicity of "being here now" as core spiritual practice
Next Steps
Consider having Juan return for future podcast episodes to explore additional topics
Listeners encouraged to implement simple daily practices for spiritual growth:
Morning intention-setting
Bringing attention to the heart
Cultivating self-love and honesty
Taking small, consistent steps towards personal growth
Thank you all for listening in with us today. So grateful for you, love and blessings, Jacob.
In God we trust