Marijke

Hi, my name is Marijke. I guess you could say I started my healing journey back in 2005 when after experiencing a burn out cause by then career, many bouts of depression and a heavy relationship with cannabis, I decided there must be something else, this can’t be it! I enrolled on a 2 year course at a school of living art in The Netherlands. It was here that really started to take a deep look inside myself.

Later, I heard someone talk about a life changing experience with a plant medicine called Ayahuasca. I was intrigued and felt a strong calling to try for myself. I combined the sessions with psycho therapy initially and I’m glad I did so as I could really open up to my therapist as well as help me keep my feet on the floor.

I eventually became a facilitator at the same centre in which I took my first Ayahuasca session and then became a ceremony leader for 5 years. I also met Isher here and we struck up a strong friendship. I later worked as a facilitator at another centre in The Netherlands, this working with different shamans from Peru. Now I’m working with Huachuma at The Lighthouse. All in all I’ve guided hundreds of participants through their plant medicine journeys.

On a personal level, plant medicines have helped me see different perspectives, have a healthier acceptance of myself and therefore others. I’m kinder to myself and my shadow side. I realise that the world didn’t change but the way I look at it now makes it easier to live in. I feel like I’ve received healing on many different levels.

I like to keep it real, I’m down to earth and have a strong protecting energy. I love to see people regain their inner power and strength.

I know that it’s a big decision to embark on a medicine journeys and that you should research strong as to whether or not this is right for you but I also know that if you do feel strongly about doing it and that you’re well prepared and physically healthy enough, you could receive some real benefit from them.