Elders
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Shuni Girón - Guatemala
Shuni is a renowned Guatemalan Ceremonial leader and Maya Calendars Day Keeper. As an Ajq’ij and spiritual guide, Shuni is deeply passionate about teaching the ancient ways of Maya wisdom, including the science of Maya timekeeping and leading sacred Maya fire ceremonies. Her work is dedicated to preserving and sharing the profound spiritual insights of the Maya culture.
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Sólyomfi-Nagy Zoltán - Hungary
Zoltán, an ethnographer, cultural anthropologist, and dance therapist, founded the Ancestral Source School in 1997. He delved into the shamanic tradition in 1991, teaching since 1997 and participating in indigenous practices across North America and India. He's a published poet with works like "Stargazer" and "On the Chariot of Göncöl." Zoltán's journey includes leading the Lakota Sun Dance Ceremony and active participation in global religious diversity conferences.
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Mariana Alavares - Argentina
Born in Buenos Aires, Mariana began her journey in syncretic curanderismo with her grandmother. She later received spiritual initiation in Amawtico and plant knowledge. Recognized as a hampiwarmi (healer), not a shaman, she works with Curanderita Ancestral Essences and is part of the Ancestral Council in Bolivia. Mariana focuses on intercontinental women’s circles and water pilgrimages, and is currently active in Spain and Europe.
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Ragnar Johnsen - Norway
Ragnar, born in Norway, is a gifted runemaster adept in reading and translating runes. His approach is heart-centered and intuitive, often leading to profound, transformative conversations. Ragnar's work with runes helps bring clarity, understanding, and healing to life's journey. He is also skilled in sensing energies and offers guidance with compassion, integrity, and love.
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Sütő Annamária Babi - Hungary
Known as a "wolf woman," is a multifaceted healer and creator. As the founder of the Women's Training©, the Seven Gates© Method, and the Lantern Card©, she also leads sweat lodges, composes music, and sings – with her song "The Power of One Woman" being widely recognized. Her life's mission is to nurture the feminine essence through songs, sessions, and retreats, drawing on traditions and knowledge from her female ancestors.
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Carlos Jesus Castillejos - Mexico
Don Carlos, with Mayan and Zapotec roots, is versed in the Mazatec ceremonial tradition and the Wirrárika tradition of the Jikuri. He encountered Carlos Castaneda and shared in the "traditional shamanism" practices. A Clinical Psychology graduate, Carlos founded Mazacalli in Mexico to preserve Anahuac's wisdom and co-founded the Nahualli Toltec Research Institute. He is an active member of the Council of Grandparents of Raíces de la Tierra.
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Jose Ajpu Munoz Raven - USA
Jose is a Time Keeper and spiritual guide from the Mayan Chor’Ti people. He is the keeper of the Sixth Sun Calendar, and shares Mayan history across the Northern Territories. He is part of several peace groups as an advocate of world peace, his guiding principle “I am of service to EVERYONE,” reflects his commitment to universal harmony.
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Nana Concepción Chita - Guatemala
Nana Concepción Chita Pau, a Guatemalan Maya Ajq'iij and Calendar Keeper, is from La Libertad Petén. As a member of the Quechi Mayan community, she teaches and practices as a curandera. Her work upholds the traditions and spiritual practices of the Maya, focusing on timekeeping and natural healing.
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Anthony, Walking Crow - USA
Anthony, of Tarahumara/Purepecha and Chichimeca descent from Mexico, is known as Walking Crow from San Fernando, CA. He practices as a Transformational Sacred Drum Medicine, Curandero, and Seer. Anthony specializes in emotional healing, helping people overcome lineage trauma through drum making, storytelling, and mentoring.
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Corazon Fuerte, Strongheart - USA
Corazon Fuerte, born in Miami of Peruvian descent, was raised in Southern California by a Seer. Beginning her spiritual practices at five, she undertook significant energy work by nine and a forty-day fast at twelve. After spending time in a Zen Monastery and an Essene community, she settled near Mt Shasta, California. Corazon, a Shamanic Healer and Seer, dedicates her life to helping others, offering healing and guidance globally.
Teachers
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Gabriella Kiss Arikan - Hungary
Gabriella, embodying the Feminine Primordial Power, walks the path of shamanism as a priestess of Mother Earth. She values mindfulness, compassion, and respect in her life and work. Utilizing drums, sound, dance, and vibrations, Gabriella is adept in shamanic singing and drumming, as well as leading sweat lodges. She founded the Circle of Ancestral Power, aiming to awaken shamanic potential in others.
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Sammo Lusa - Buenos Aires
Sammo, a dance therapy educator with a 20-year teaching history in Argentina, is the director of the RT biodanza school in Berlin. Her approach blends dance with cultural and historical influences. Sammo advocates for the healing power of dance and music, emphasizing Biodanza as a tool for emotional integration, organic renewal, and lifestyle transformation to combat the stresses of modern life.