Michelle Rodriguez – New Dimensions: Ayahuasca, Consciousness & Spiritual Awakening
The Power of Ayahuasca in Consciousness Expansion
Michelle Rodriguez has built a career portraying strong, fearless women—characters unafraid to challenge the status quo. But off-screen, her journey into consciousness expansion and spiritual awakening through ayahuasca ceremonies has led her to question reality itself.
In this exclusive AUTHOR Magazine interview, Rodriguez delves into her experiences with plant medicine, reflecting on the transformative effects of ayahuasca, psychedelic therapy, and the unseen dimensions of the mind.
With the rise of celebrity ayahuasca experiences and the mainstreaming of psychedelic therapy, the conversation around spiritual awakening and self-awareness has never been more relevant. Rodriguez shares her raw, unfiltered thoughts on how DMT experiences have altered her perception and the importance of intention in psychedelic healing.
Michelle Rodriguez – New Dimensions: The Truth About Ayahuasca, Consciousness & Spiritual Awakening
Michelle Rodriguez on Ayahuasca: A Journey into Consciousness
OONA: Were you aware of the power of visualization before taking ayahuasca?
MICHELLE: With certain psychedelics, you have this ability to manifest the spiritual questions you’ve always had in your visual cortex. For me, ayahuasca ceremonies did just that—it solidified my intuition, my inner feeling, and my sensation of the world around me.
I believe in using plant medicine responsibly—to gain awareness, not to escape reality. Doing ayahuasca every month? No. But once in a while, to lift the veil and truly see what’s happening in the world, that’s something else.
I’m extremely sensitive to energy, and that’s why I’d never do hallucinogens in a club setting. Imagine being at Burning Man or Ultra Fest with 60,000 people, taking in all their negative baggage. That’s the quickest way to lose yourself instead of finding yourself.
Psychedelic Therapy, Spiritual Awakening & the Power of DMT
OONA: Would you say the true ayahuasca experience happens after the ceremony? Does it alter your perception every time?
MICHELLE: Yes, it changes every time. But in general, I seek a developmental shift in my evolution—a new way of perceiving the world.
If I stop being curious, I might as well be dead. As we get older, we solidify—we have opinions and beliefs that make our perspectives narrower. Sam Worthington, the lead in Avatar, once said:
When you’re a kid, you look at the world like this’—[Michelle makes a wide gesture]—‘and as you get older, your perspective starts closing in, and closing in, until you’re looking at the world through a peephole.
For me, ayahuasca and DMT experiences are about widening that peephole again
Celebrity Ayahuasca Experiences—What You Need to Know
The rise of celebrity ayahuasca experiences has sparked mainstream curiosity about plant medicine, self-awareness, and psychedelic therapy. But Rodriguez is quick to note that ayahuasca isn’t a trend—it’s an ancient spiritual tool that requires intention.
If you approach ayahuasca ceremonies like a drug trip, you’re missing the point. It’s about spiritual healing, not just hallucinations.
Rodriguez emphasizes the difference between psychedelics and plant medicine, highlighting the spiritual meaning behind ayahuasca ceremonies and their potential role in personal growth and healing.
“I´m so sensitive to energy” - Michelle Rodriguez
What is Ayahuasca & How Does It Work?
Ayahuasca, a sacred Amazonian brew, contains DMT, a powerful psychoactive compound that induces altered states of consciousness. Used in shamanistic rituals for thousands of years, ayahuasca is believed to facilitate spiritual awakening and self-discovery.
The Role of Intention in Psychedelic Healing
The intention behind taking ayahuasca determines the experience. Rodriguez stresses the importance of setting clear goals for spiritual growth and approaching the ceremony with respect
The Evolution of Consciousness – How Psychedelics Expand Perception
Many believe ayahuasca and psychedelics can expand consciousness beyond the material world, allowing individuals to experience higher dimensions of existence.
How Michelle Rodriguez Uses Ayahuasca for Personal Growth
Rodriguez views ayahuasca as a tool for transformation, helping her maintain self-awareness and emotional clarity in her life and career.
Interview by OONA CHANEL
Pictures by HECTOR PEREZ
Introduction by CHANTAL BROCCA
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