A path of remembering our connection to all creation.

In today’s fast-moving world, many of us feel disconnected—numb, overwhelmed, or unsure of our place in the bigger picture.

Shamanism is one of the oldest spiritual practices on Earth, offering a path back to wholeness through reconnection—with nature, spirit, the ancestors, and our true selves.

As a Q’ero Paqo apprentice and energy healer, I’ve come to understand shamanism not as something we learn, but something we remember. It lives in our bones as cellular memory pulsating within us waiting to be activated. It’s the language of the Earth, the wind, the rivers—and it speaks to those who are willing to listen with their heart.

Shamanism is the realization that we are a reflection of nature — that the elements of air, fire, water, and earth live within us, just as they live within our great mother, the Earth.

What is shamanism? — Connecting with the unseen. Northern Territory, Australia

A way of life, not a religion

Shamanism isn’t a belief system—it’s a way of being. It exists in many forms around the world, rooted in Indigenous cultures that know the Earth as sacred and alive.

In the Q’ero tradition of the Andes, the lineage I am humbly learning from, everything has spirit: the mountains, the stars, the rivers, the stones, even the unseen realms.

Shamans, or medicine people, act as bridges (chakarunas) between the physical and spiritual worlds. They restore harmony when there is illness, confusion, or imbalance. They work with energy, nature, and guidance from spirit to bring healing and insight.

Why are People Drawn to Shamanism Today?

Many who walk a shamanic path are soul-curious. They’re seekers, empaths, and intuitives who long for a deeper relationship with life. Shamanic practices can help you:

Reconnect with nature and your body
Heal energetic imprints or trauma
Meet your guides and ancestors
Develop your intuition and awareness
Honour the cycles of life, death, and rebirth

For me, shamanism is not about escape or ascension — it’s about embodiment. It’s about walking in reciprocity (Ayni) with the Earth, with our families, partners, communities, and remembering we are part of something vast and alive.

A Personal Invitation

You don’t need to live in the mountains or know ancient rituals to begin walking this path. The first step is remembering that you are already part of nature — and that your intuition, dreams, and inner wisdom are sacred.

— Everything is sacred, everything is a ritual.

Whether through energy healing, ceremony, or quiet moments in nature, shamanism invites you to return to yourself.

How Did I Perceive the Call of the Shamanic Path?

I believe everything happens for a reason, and that a bigger picture is always at play — within us and all around us. In shamanism, we refer to this as the microcosm of the macrocosm.

What began as hormonal imbalances and fertility struggles transformed into an inner journey to the depths of my soul, searching for answers to the challenging experiences I had.

My curious soul led the way — What started as traditional therapy evolved into a deep spiritual practice, then came energy facilitation trainings, Reiki, coaching trainings, womb healing, plant medicine, and ancestral remembrance.

The more I dug within my own soul, the more my self-awareness increased, senses heightened, and the more I could see the beauty in my personal story. All the struggles, all the traumas—even the fact that I was not able to get pregnant—revealed themselves as part of a wonderful mystery, a master plan.

One that my soul designed... and I agreed to (ironically).

The moment I surrendered to the flow and accepted this, I let go of control, and said yes to the unseen, my life began to transform.

Signs and guides appeared out of nowhere. I went to Spain for my first shamanic training, and eventually, I found my teachers—the Q’ero elders. Though I’m still learning, my life has gained a new purpose, I have found my personal dance.

Shamanism, for me, is the essence of life: a deep, rooted connection to the Earth itself, to my heart, and the hearts of those around me. Thanks to shamanism, I’ve been able to decondition my mind, express myself freely, share my thoughts, and create a business rooted in joy — a reflection of who I am and what I stand for.

I’m not saying you will walk the same path I did. What I’m saying is this: find those moments of solitude and listen to the whispers of your soul. The medicine you seek is already within you. Your struggles are your medicine, your lessons.

What we do with it is up to us.

There’s no right or wrong.

It just is.

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