Author of the book:
A Journey Back Home - How a Plant Medicine from the Amazon Rainforest helped me to recognize who I truly am
Can we truly be certain about the nature of reality?
Ayahuasca, a plant medicine originating in the Amazon rainforest, has been used by Indigenous peoples of South America for centuries as part of their traditional healing and spiritual practices.
After the death of my father, I found myself at a turning point in my life. Having struggled with heightened sensitivity and depression for much of my life, I embarked on a transformative journey to Brazil. There, I heard the call of Ayahuasca and entered a mystical realm that normally remains beyond our everyday perception.
This profound experience became the beginning of my healing and spiritual transformation. Guided by the wisdom of the medicine and the power of nature, I gradually learned to become my own healer and, in the process, rediscovered who I truly was.
Filled with profound gratitude and guided by a vision I received during my first Ayahuasca experience, I later set out on another journey—this time to meet the Indigenous people of the Brazilian rainforest and learn from their ancient traditions and connection with nature.
Through my journey, I began to question many of the assumptions I had previously held about reality and what we believe to be possible. This book is an invitation to explore a deeper perspective on life, to question conventional beliefs, and to remain open to the mysteries that surround us.
Above all, I hope my story can offer spiritual inspiration and encourage a renewed connection with nature. At a time when humanity is increasingly disconnected from the natural world, I believe that learning to listen to its wisdom and respect its power has never been more important.
The book is available on Amazon. For a PDF Version please contact me.
Dorothee Sy, France
"What stands out most is Inga’s intuition and sensitivity to energy. I had previously worked with two other Reiki practitioners, but the effects with Inga have been far more profound and lasting. For the first time, I truly feel that this work can have a meaningful and positive impact on my life. This is something I am deeply grateful for, especially as I navigate a turbulent and emotionally challenging period."
Dorothée Sy
Architect – National School of Architecture and Landscape of Lille – France
"I had the opportunity to experience my first six Reiki and Shamanic Energy Healing sessions with Inga, and I would like to share my journey:
The first two sessions were in person. From the very beginning, Inga made me feel comfortable and at ease. At first, my focus was mainly on relaxation and releasing stress. During the first session, I began to see colors moving in front of my closed eyes, with violet and blue appearing most vividly. Later, Inga explained to me that these colors are associated with the Throat and Crown Chakras. I also felt a gentle energy flowing through my entire body. After the session, I was left with a deep sense of calm and relaxation—and was already looking forward to the next session.
During the second session, which took place the following week, images from my past—going back about 20 years—began to surface in the first part of the session. Later, I drifted into sleep. This journey into my past left me feeling somewhat emotional afterward, but in the days that followed, I noticed a sense of energetic cleansing, as if a heavy weight had been lifted from me.
From the third session onward, we began working remotely. I was immediately impressed. During the first distance session, I could follow the flow of energy and even sense where Inga was working on me at each moment. At times, I felt heat in certain areas of my body, and Inga later explained that this warmth indicated that blocked energy was being released and areas were being “energetically repaired.” The next morning, I felt an intense lightness, as if I had taken an energetic shower, something I was especially grateful for, since the day before had been very stressful. This sense of emotional relief and energetic clarity continued to be a result of the following sessions.
We mostly held our sessions at night, right before I went to sleep after long, demanding days. Each time, I woke up the next morning feeling emotionally lighter, more relieved, and more balanced. Thanks to these sessions, I was also able to confront certain traumatic memories from my past with greater clarity and understanding.
Our sixth session, also held at a distance and following a particularly challenging personal day, was especially powerful. Right after the session began, I distinctly felt energy swirling around my third-eye chakra, and when Inga worked further down on my body, I sensed a deep pressure—as though a heavy stone was being lifted from stomach, which led me into a profound meditative state. After the session, my mood felt brighter and my mind clearer, and this clarity stayed with me in the days that followed. I also began to see my challenges from a new perspective.
What I also found very helpful was that after each session, Inga gave me space to share my experiences and supported me in understanding them more deeply. Her calm presence made it easy for me to fully surrender to the process.
Looking back on my first six sessions, I can feel a tangible shift in both my physical and emotional state. My body feels lighter, I carry less tension, and I experience a deeper sense of peace and clarity. My stress and anxiety have noticeably decreased.
What stands out most is Inga’s intuition and sensitivity to energy. I had previously worked with two other Reiki practitioners, but the effects with Inga have been far more profound and lasting. For the first time, I truly feel that this work can have a meaningful and positive impact on my life. This is something I am deeply grateful for, especially as I navigate a turbulent and emotionally challenging period.
I am grateful for the healing I have received so far and feel confident that, with Inga’s support, I will continue to remain balanced and resilient. She is a truly gifted Reiki practitioner, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a transformative and profoundly healing experience. I look forward to continuing my work with her."
Joana Pereira Miranda
Artist
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
"I had 3 Reiki sessions with Inga Backen so far, and I can say they were very good—deeply relaxing and pleasant. In fact, I even fell asleep during one of them. Interestingly, I had been struggling with sleep for a while, and after the sessions that problem disappeared. These days I fall asleep more easily and feel much more relaxed.
What surprised me the most was that the sense of well-being stayed with me in the days that followed. I noticed that the energies began to flow more in my life, especially in areas that had needed more attention. It helped me see aspects of my personal life I had been neglecting and pay more attention to what truly matters.
It’s not easy to describe the effects precisely, but I could sense that Reiki works on a spiritual level. As a result, we start to take different actions, step out of autopilot, and unblock areas of life that need to flow. This shift has helped me approach things differently and stay calmer during a time when I had been feeling very anxious.
I can highly recommend Inga Backen’s sessions. Reiki is a powerful technique to bring more balance and to gently open up what might not be flowing in your life. I truly enjoyed the experience, and I definitely recommend trying it for yourself to feel its benefits."
Ramiro Batista da Luz
Software Engineer
Ibiraquera, SC, Brazil
"In the Reiki session, I felt the energy dissolving tensions. To this day, I can still feel the vibration—I experience mental clarity and a profound peace, as if my body and mind were going through a process of alignment and integration with this new frequency of harmony, subtle yet powerful."
Rachel Basques Caligiorne
Professor/ Researcher - Hospital Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte, Brazil
"I would like to share the beautiful blessing I received through a Reiki session with Inga Backen. The experience was truly wonderful — far beyond my expectations — a real blessing in every sense.
What impressed me most was what happened afterward: I fell into a deep sleep and had many dreams — vivid, uplifting, almost unbelievable dreams — in which I received teachings. This made me realize how powerfully Reiki can open and unblock our inner channels, allowing profound healing and spiritual insight to flow through.
The Reiki I received from Inga Backen was a true revelation. I’ve decided to continue with weekly sessions because I now understand how transformative and essential this practice is for my well-being.
With deep gratitude,
Thank you, Inga Backen."
Joana Pereira Miranda
Artist
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
"Now, after my 7th Reiki session, I can say that with each session the impact has become more and more profound. Its difficul to explain, but it feels like an energetic shift to a higher frequency has happened in my life, allowing me to look at things from a completely new angle - a more posiitive one - whereas before I was often consumend by fear and worries. Thank you so much for this, Inga"