From Severe Illness to Joy and Quality of Life

Sometimes it’s the smallest impulses that lead us to life’s greatest paths. For me, it started with a Facebook advertisement – and ended in a transformation I could never have imagined. From illness and despair to vitality, joy, and inner peace. This is my story of how the Yggdrasil shamanic school not only restored my health – but helped me find my way home to myself.

Some choices in life change everything. A random (or perhaps not so random) invitation to a shamanic Christmas celebration in 2016. At that time, I was physically ill, mentally exhausted, and desperate for something – anything – that could help me move forward.

I thought I was just going to find a little hope. Instead, I found a path back to myself.

An Encounter That Changed Everything

When I clicked “register” for the introduction course at Yggdrasil Shamanic School, I had no idea what I was really saying yes to. But during the first weekend, I experienced spontaneous healing with hip adjustment – and what was perhaps even more powerful: I learned how to perform the same healing myself. It was a complete turning point.

From being a passive recipient, I became an active participant in my own healing journey. I felt it in every cell: This is right. It was the beginning of a journey whose scope I could never have imagined.

From Pain to Strength – and a Life Without Medications

Today, I live a life I couldn’t have dreamed of before. I’m as healthy as I’ve ever been. The muscular and skeletal disease that previously plagued me is almost completely gone – and all without painkillers. It’s almost unbelievable, but it’s true.

And perhaps most importantly: I’ve discovered an inner confidence and joy for life that feels entirely new. My life is no longer about avoiding pain – it’s about embracing joy, light, and everything that brings meaning.

The Real Miracle Happened Within

The physical healing is remarkable. However, the mental and spiritual transformation has been even more profound. I’ve reclaimed control over my thoughts, emotions, and actions. I’ve learned that I have choices. That I’m no longer bound by old patterns but can navigate my life with my heart as my compass.

Instead of being consumed by worries and feeling different or wrong, I now live with inner balance, joy, and gratitude. I feel a bubbling life force simply by gazing at the ocean, feeling the wind, or experiencing the sun’s warm rays on my skin. These are no longer fleeting moments – this is my life now.

Experience Over Belief

Coming from an inner mission background, opening myself to new perspectives of reality has been a journey. What made it possible was Pål-Esben’s clear philosophy: You don’t need to believe – you need to experience. This was incredibly liberating. No demands for blind faith, just an invitation to test, feel, and gather your own experiences.

And that’s exactly what I’ve done. Time and again, I’ve returned to the teachings, practiced the exercises – and witnessed how insights deepen, how experience enriches understanding. It’s as if the material grows with you, revealing new layers as you become ready.

A Teaching Method That Creates Lasting Learning

As an engineer, I appreciate structure and systems. I value that the teaching is thorough, logically constructed, and filled with practical, applicable tools. The combination of online modules and practical exercises works incredibly well. I can go back, rewind, repeat – and truly integrate what I learn at my own pace.

You don’t need to constantly take new courses. You just need to go deeper into what you’ve already received. This creates a sense of peace, sustainability, and natural progression that makes learning both vibrant and lasting.

Pål-Esben – a Teacher Who Challenges and Elevates

Initially, I was somewhat skeptical of Pål-Esben. He seemed strict. Direct. Perhaps even a bit intimidating. But then I understood: The strength he carries comes from a deep desire for our success. And behind that clear voice lies a warm heart and an impressive ability to convey complex messages with clarity and nuance.

He says what needs to be said – and he does it with love.

A Life Journey, Not Just a Course

What makes Yggdrasil shamanic school so special is that it’s not just an education – it’s a life journey. These are tools you carry into your daily challenges. These are perspectives that help you stand firm when life gets turbulent. This is the wisdom that helps you live more authentically, more openly, and more in tune with your heart.

If you feel something within you yearning for something more – for balance, insight, healing, or just a new path forward – I want to say: Follow it. Perhaps that’s exactly where transformation begins. Maybe that’s where you truly meet yourself, authentically.