In Rohlstorf, specifically in Quaal, Thomas Eichhorst practices shamanism in a hut within a beautifully landscaped natural garden. He engages in shamanic practices involving drums, smoke, scents, and entering trance states. Despite initial appearances, Thomas, born in 1964, has a background in social pedagogy and has worked in addiction and child and youth services. He discovered his shamanic inclinations later in life, delving into shamanism around 25 years ago, focusing on its energetic and spiritual aspects.
Thomas describes his shamanic healing process as retrieving and reintegrating soul fragments for individuals who feel fractured, especially those who have experienced trauma such as sexual abuse. During ceremonies that cost around 75 euros, he immerses himself in a trance state to connect with clients‘ childhood experiences and soul fragments, using symbolic actions like cutting, sucking, and blowing to facilitate healing. Thomas’s approach does not aim to replace conventional medicine but rather serves as a complementary method, particularly for individuals facing health challenges like cancer.
In his shamanic hut, clients may feel physically drained after sessions that involve spiritual work. Thomas’s experiences extend beyond individual healing to addressing negative energies in spaces, such as homes with persistent misfortune. He recounts instances where he sensed spiritual imprints of tragic events and successfully cleared them, like removing negative karma left behind by fatal accidents. Thomas’s journey into shamanism has led him to advocate for integrating spiritual healers into medical settings and recognizing the interconnectedness and spirituality of all living beings.