There is a moment many people describe — a turning point, a loss, a shock — after which they say: I was never quite the same.

Q’ero shamanism is an ancient Andean spiritual tradition preserved by the direct descendants of the Incas. It centers on Ayni (sacred reciprocity), teaching us to live in harmony with Mother Earth, nature spirits, and each other. Ultimately, it is a practical, heart-centered path for restoring energetic balance within ourselves and the world. High within the sacred Andes Mountains of Peru lives an ancient lineage of wisdom keepers known as the Q’ero people — descendants of th

We use the word shaman to connect modern spiritual practices to an ancient lineage of healers, teachers, and earth-keepers. At the Chacana Spiritual Center, exploring its roots from Siberia to Florida helps honor indigenous wisdom while bridging cosmic and earthly traditions in contemporary healing.

A shamanic sand painting is a small, temporary map of your current energy.

The tradition of the qinto is one of the most beautiful and enduring parts of life in the Andes mountains of Peru. While many people around the world see a simple leaf, the people of the high mountains see a direct connection to the earth and their ancestors. A qinto is not just a single leaf, but a small fan made of three perfect coca leaves held together. These leaves are used in a spiritual practice called a despacho, which is a way of giving thanks to the land and the mou

In the high Andes mountains of South America, the Quechua speaking people have a word that describes a beautiful way of looking at the world

At the Chacana Spiritual Center, we explain that these bands of power work like a filter for your soul. Imagine you are at the beach and you use a sieve to find seashells. The sieve lets the sand fall through but keeps the treasures. The Bands of Power do the opposite for your personal space.

One of the most powerful steps on this path is the Munay Ki Wisdomkeepers Rite, an energetic gift that helps you tap into a long history of

In the tradition of the Q’ero shamans from the high mountains of Peru, the south is a place of deep transformation. It is the beginning of the journey on the medicine wheel. Just as the warm sun sits in the southern sky, this direction brings the heat we need to shed our past. At the Chacana Spiritual Center, we teach that the south is where we learn to walk with beauty and let go of the things that no longer serve us.

The Harmony Rite is the third of nine special ceremonies called the Munay Ki.

ancient traditions like Inti Raymi offer a bridge back to balance. Known as the Festival of the Sun

The Q’ero people of the high Andes in Peru carry an ancient way of seeing the world through the Four Directions. In this tradition, the West is more than just a spot on a compass. It is a sacred space for transformation and letting go. While the South represents the beginning of the journey, the West is where we face our deepest shadows to find our true strength.

The Q’ero people of the high Andes mountains in Peru have a deep way of looking at the world. They view life as a series of directions, much like a compass. In their tradition, the East is a place of great importance because it represents the rising sun and the start of a new day. This medicine of the East is not a pill you take from a pharmacy. Instead, it is a way of shifting how you see your own life and the possibilities ahead of you.

In community, your burden is divided, and your joy is multiplied.

There comes a moment in every person’s spiritual journey when life begins whispering in a way you can no longer explain… and no longer ignore. It’s subtle at first. A feeling. A nudge. A quiet knowing in your chest that something is shifting. And it often feels like Spirit is gently brushing your shoulder saying: “Beloved one, pay attention. Something is awakening.”

As shamanic practitioners, we are white light healers that journey into the deepest shadows (trauma) to help others. While doing this, and especially while training, we need energetic protection.The shamanic knife gives us a shield from heaven to earth, upper world to lower world. It acts as an essential defense, protecting us throughout the journey and allows for profound healing opportunities for ourselves and others.

Have you ever wondered about the magic of a shamanic rattle? It's more than just sound; it’s deeply rooted in intention and energy. For Shamans, the shamanic rattle is an essential tool in our work as shamans.