My experiences with Plant medicine

Many people have recently asked about my experiences with Plant medicine. But first, let me remind you that I’m not a shaman, I’m not a doctor, I’m a person who has undergone a great transformation and is talking about it.

Plant medicine used by the indigenous people of the Amazon as a cure in shamanistic ceremonies has played a tremendous role in my healing journey. I talk openly about my experiences in South America with plant medicine only when someone specifically asks and is interested. In Finland, many people may easily judge, while in America, for example, it’s talked about much more freely. Of course, it’s always good to be a little skeptical about new treatment methods, and it’s important to do plenty of research before deciding to attend any retreat or ceremony. I considered trying plant medicine (Ayahuasca, Huachuma, etc.) for five years before attending my first ceremony. I researched it; I interviewed people with experience with plant medicine and waited for it to feel like the right decision in my life. I thought about it for a long time and took it seriously.

I never recommend plant medicine to anyone, not friends or clients, because it’s such a personal thing, and the decision has to come from deep within yourself. There are many ways to heal, and all the necessary answers can be found within ourselves. We need to find the right tools to connect with our inner wisdom and break down "the walls" around us. Plant medicine is not suitable for everyone, nor does it need to be. For example, it can open you up too quickly if you aren’t prepared to do the inner work, but having a safe environment and ensuring you have the support you need to go through the process makes a huge difference. So, can plant medicine help you heal? Yes, it definitely can.

I have guided people before, during, and after ceremonies. The important thing has been integrating our experience, returning to our bodies, and continuing everyday life with the already-started process. Experiences with plant medicine are usually life-changing. After that, it’s important not to be left with your thoughts and feelings alone for too long, but to have a safe person to share things with. It would be good if the person you trust has strong experience with plant medicine. Sharing and releasing emotions is part of the process, many realizations will come after the ceremonies.

My approach has always been gentle, even though the experience is not always gentle. Nothing should be forced, and I encourage you to find the answers within yourself, because you know yourself best and know what is best for you. You also have to be ready to take responsibility for your own decisions.

What made me decide to go to South America to try and eventually work with plant medicine? I started to notice that my life lacked a purpose. I was doing things day after day that were no longer in line with myself, and I became unhappy. I also had certain fears in my life that caused anxiety and uncertainty. I tried many different methods to heal and to understand where these fears came from, but they were so deep inside me that I couldn't get a grip on them. I understood things with my mind, but these fears were so much deeper. I knew plant medicine would be my way to find answers. I was also often sick. I especially suffered from nasal breathing problems, I even went through several medical operations which did not remove my problem. But plant medicine slowly started to help me. I understood during the ceremonies that my breathing problems came from suppressing my emotions. During ceremonies, my emotions started to emerge like a tsunami, and I felt that I could finally breathe, an energy block had been released from my body. My experiences in ceremonies have been by far the most challenging thing I have ever done, both physically and mentally, but they have also given me a lot.

So what changes did I notice in myself? My connection with nature, animals, and humans strengthened enormously immediately. I began to understand things more deeply, not with my mind but on an emotional level, because I had experienced, seen, and felt. The plants kept me honest and held me accountable to the truth. It has forced me to face myself in a way where I couldn’t no longer escape taking responsibility for my actions and thought patterns. My ego has been crushed often and it’s always very uncomfortable.

I also understand better about energies, how they affect us, and how to work with them. I have become more sensitive; I can sense things more easily, trust my intuition more, and use this sensitivity for creativity. The biggest thing I have gained is immense compassion for myself and others. It's quite funny to notice how, at the same time, I have become more playful and liberated, but at the same time very serious and humble. It's probably what happens when you once experience something so authentically human that it just doesn't leave you anymore. It's hard to describe in words; you understand things more deeply and become stronger. My friends have also noticed changes in me. They say I’m much more grounded, calm, and self-confident.

I have such deep gratitude for these ancient healing methods. It has changed me tremendously, I grew from a girl to a woman. It has helped me to break false beliefs about myself and the world, open my heart, find inner peace, and take responsibility for myself. Also, things that used to be meaningful to me, such as status and material, is not at the top of my priority list anymore; happiness comes from deeper within myself.

I could write a lot more on the subject. Let's see if I continue it here on the blog side. But for now, thank you for reading <3 Aho!