Shawn Mendes appears to be ingesting an ancient form of plant medicine, in new pictures showing a sexy Shaman blowing a substance into the singer’s nose.
The ‘Señorita’ singer is currently vacationing in Hawaii, and pictures surfaced of him on a hike with a young female who appears to be doubling as the singer’s Shaman. In new photos, Mendes is seen sitting on a blanket and meditating while the woman administers the substance.
It’s a bit shocking if you aren’t aware of this sort of treatment. In the pictures, the woman is blowing something into Shawn’s nostrils — using a pipe — from her mouth into his nostril. Of course, the woman is stunningly beautiful, and it’s unclear if she is a practicing Shaman, or just someone Mendes is hanging out with at the moment. One report claims the person is a yogi named, Hitomi Mochizuki.
Shawn Mendes Pictured Using Ancient Substances During Meditation Ceremony
According to reports online, and based on the style of pipe used in the pictures, Mendes is ingesting a psychotropic plant medicine called ‘Rapé.’ The substance has been used for thousands of years for sacred and spiritual proposed and is a tobacco-based snuff. Scroll Down To See The Photos!
So what is it you ask?
‘Rapé’ is a fine, ground-up “shamanic snuff.” According to Ayahuasca Churches, it contains Nicotiana Rustica which is a type of tobacco known as “mapacho.” The plant medicine does contain tobacco but isn’t smoked like a cigarette or cigar. It is administered through your nose.
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The website says you don’t want to smoke the substance, because it “also contains other medicinal and sacred plants, including parts from tree bark, leaves, seeds, and various plants. Once collected, the components become pulverized with a pestle and strained through a mesh.” In the end, the result is a fine, light-colored powder.
The substance is widely used in “spiritual practice” by Shamans in Brazil and Peru. Reports say the frequency and intention of using the substance can vary from tribe to tribe. Normally, it is used before breakfast and dinner by some, and only in official ceremonies by others.
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As for the pictures, Rapé is used by forcefully blowing it into someone’s nose using a “v-shaped bamboo or bone pipe.” Although you can administer it with a specific device on your own, most have an experienced Shaman deliver it to them. After loading a “pea-sized” amount in the pipe, the person will use a short sequence of quick and hard blows.
So, What does it feel like you ask?!
Well, obviously the substance immediately enders the bloodstream through mucous membranes and results in a production of “dopamine, acetylcholine, and epinephrine.” The chemical process in the body can reportedly make you feel “relaxed and calm” yet alert and aware. “It happens quickly and often feels like a jolt, yet it typically doesn’t cause anxiety or fear. You should close your eyes, breathe slowly, and focus on your intention when the effects quickly start to set in. Most people experience watery eyes due to the sensitivity of the nose, and also due to the fact that Rapé is a purgative for many,” Ayahuascachurches.org states.
Rapé Is Known To Cause Sneezing, Vomiting, Or Even Bowel Movement
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In the end, some might experience crying, sneezing, vomiting, or even a bowel movement. Well, that wouldn’t be great if this was Shawn’s date.
It should be noted, the ceremony and substance use is completely legal and is gaining traction amongst Hollywood stars, including other plant-based medicines.
As you know, Shawn is coming off of a break-up with superstar Camila Cabello. It appears the singer has decided to experiment with all aspects of his life.
‘Señorita’ Singer Practices Ancient Ceremony With Beautiful Yogi Shaman
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