Events & Journeys 2007

May 30 through June 9, 2007 – Discovering the Andean Codex, Signature Tour:  Discovering the Andean Codex is a pilgrimage to sacred sites of the Peruvian Andes including Machu Picchu. Experience ten magical days of spiritual travel and shamanic training and explore new ways of thinking and living. During your journey, you will have the opportunity to participate in ancient ceremonies honoring the Earth, learn how to apply the five principles of Andean wisdom in your daily life, take part in ancient shamanic blessings and rituals, and be initiated into the secrets of the Andes. You will experience Andean culture, arts, music, and the healing properties of plants and stones. There will be opportunities to shop in traditional markets, enjoy Peruvian cuisine, and obtain healing stones, crystals, and hand woven alpaca articles for your personal altar. Private counseling and healing sessions will be available with Santiago and Q’ero shamans. This trip is an outstanding introduction to the people, customs, and shamanic traditions of the Andes. Join Santiago and Sebastian for an unparalleled transformative event and travel experience of a lifetime.
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La Busqueda - Initiations at the Foot of the Mountain

October 21-28

This journey for advanced shamanic practitioners provides an unparalleled initiatory experience in authentic Andean shamanism under the guidance of Santiago and conducted by Sebastian and other Q’ero shamans. The Spanish word “busqueda” implies the search for spiritual truth. We follow ancient practices and learn the Five Principles, Q’ero shamanic teachings, and other aspects of Andean wisdom including teachings on mamacoca, care of ritual stones and crystals, and attending the mesa – ceremonial altar to Pachamama. This part of our training is conducted by Santiago and Nicolas, Sebastian’s eldest son and an initiate in the family tradition of shamans that extends to a time before the Incas. FOR MORE INFORMATION

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LAKE TITICACA & PUNO JOURNEY

October 28 – November 3, 2007

A land of pristine skies and floating islands, Lake Titicaca is the highest (12, 421 ft) navigable lake in the world.  This journey is for those who wish to participate in ceremonies honoring mamacocha, the spirit of the lake, the place where Incan civilization started, through ceremonies with native Aymara shamans called yatiris. Here we stay in the dwellings of traditional island people and get an intimate glimpse of local culture. We also visit sacred sites of the region such as Amaru Muru, a stone portal considered an ancient “star gate” associated with the lost solar disc of the Incas. Our timing is perfect to take in one of the most interesting festivals of the year, The Day of the Dead, when ancestors are honored and which is of particular importance to the Aymara cultures of Peru and Bolivia. It is also the time for celebration of the anniversary of the founding of Puno, the capital of the region and the legendary first city of the Incas, marked by stunning dances and local music.  FOR MORE INFORMATION

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For More Information: Email us if you are interested in participating. We will let you know the dates, fees, and prospective itinerary. The specifics of the itinerary are subject to change.