The moments when I witness my patients and students transform—when their faces shift from despair, doubt, or sadness to hope, smiles, or tears of joy and peace—are what sparks my passion. These experiences drive me to keep learning, practicing, and allowing the medicine to flow through me. This work also nourishes my own healing, as I know from experience that I can only share what I embody, practice, and live each day. I believe in the delicate dance between love and perseverance, giving and receiving, embracing the new while honoring and integrating the old. The medicine is alive in me; I live what I preach and humbly continue to learn by walking this path. My tribe, those who are also committed to this journey, are pillars of my healing. I couldn’t do it without them. I have belonged to the Mayan Spiritual Guide's Council IQ Balam from Guatemala, since August of 2023. I completed the second level of Cobra Breath from Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga International in 2023. I finished the Medicine Wheel training with the Four Winds Society Foundation in Chile in 2021. On September 2021, I was certified as Electro Acupuncturist by Asociación de la Unión Internacional de Medicinas Complementarias, located in Spain. I was certified as Luohan Qi gong Instructor by Lung Chuan Argentina in 2020. Both degrees were validated by HAGUE in 2021. I graduated from Law School in Marroquin University in Guatemala in 2002. I completed a Fashion Design degree in International Fine Arts College located in Florida in 1996 and I completed the same degree two years before in Scuola Della Moda in Florence, Italy in 1994. I finished high school in Guatemala City in 1992 at the age of 16. I speak Spanish, English and Italian, and I am in the process of learning the language of my Mayan ancestros Kaqchiquel.

Whether guiding participants through ceremonies or hands-on healing techniques, Cristian creates a sacred space where profound healing and self-discovery unfold naturally. Known for his constant smile and positive energy, Cristian brings warmth and compassion to every interaction. His retreats are more than just gatherings; they are meticulously crafted experiences that invite participants to connect deeply with themselves, the natural world, and the spiritual realms. As a skilled administrator and organizer, Cristian ensures that every detail is taken care of, allowing participants to fully immerse themselves in the healing journey. Cristian’s dedication to his own spiritual growth, combined with his practical skills, makes him a unique and powerful guide in the world of healing. His retreats offer a transformative experience where participants can release old patterns, embrace new possibilities, and return to their lives with a renewed sense of purpose and joy.

Her work focuses on the exchange of ancestral experiences and knowledge to restore harmony between human beings and the Earth. With a deeply spiritual vision and a heart devoted to planetary well-being, Nan Amalia continues to guide and sustain the sacred fire of the Maya tradition, illuminating the path for those seeking healing and connection with the Great Spirit.

Julie adopted the name Amriti as a tribute to her spiritual mentor, Amma, the hugging saint from Kerala, India. The name Amriti symbolizes the divine nectar that embodies bliss consciousness within each of us. Amriti spent two years in India, accompanying Amma and delving deeper into her spiritual practice. In 2010, Julie Amriti expanded her expertise by obtaining a massage therapy license, and in 2014, she earned a 200-hour Yoga and Qigong teaching certification from QI-YO MultiUniversity. She has shared her knowledge by owning and operating a wellness center and teaching courses in Ethics, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology of Women, Holistic Psychology, and Yoga for Mental Health at respected institutions such as The Massage School of Boston, Emmanuel College, and Lesley University. Her vision as the Founder of White Owl Wellness reflects her commitment to providing accessible nature and arts-based programs that foster healing and personal growth through cultural exchange and immersive transpersonal experiences. Julie Amriti completed training in psychedelic-assisted therapy and became the Massachusetts Ambassador for Journey Clinical for Ketamine-based therapy. The paths of plant medicines and psychedelics have been core healers and areas of intense study in Amriti's life. She brings over 25 years of experience with transpersonal states of consciousness, hands-on massage therapy, energy healing, art therapy, and licensed mental healthcare skills to this retreat. ​

I went through and continue to go through drastic changes in physical, nutritional, psychological, energy habits, etc. I found the value and wisdom that comes from self-care, from self-knowledge, from meditation, from finding the gentle rhythm that is in everything. In August 2023 the call for Cacao medicine came. I enrolled in Ceremonial Cacao training according to the principles of the Toltec Mayan Culture, certified by the Universidad de la Tierra in Bogotá, Colombia. It has been, without a doubt, a beautiful and evergrowing path. This medicine awakens the infinite affection that arises from our own heart. The subtlety and love with which Cacao opens and expands is truly incomparable. Today, it is a pleasure and an honor to be able to share this medicine with mirrors along the road.

This family not only supported his studies but also introduced him to Chinese medicine, vegetarian cooking, and the deeper wisdom of food as a sacred practice. He learned that the energy of the chef is infused into every meal, and a loving heart can transform food into true nourishment for the body and soul. To further his expertise, the family also arranged for a professional chef with hotel experience to mentor him, refining his skills in new and unexpected ways. After graduating from high school, Alex returned to his hometown, determined to build his own path. He started a small catering business, providing food for events, and began raising chickens—feeding them naturally, as he believes in the power of food to create well-being. His connection to cooking goes beyond technique; it is an act of love, a way to share healing and joy with those he serves. Always carrying a warm smile, Alex is known for his passion, dedication, and kind heart, making him beloved by everyone he meets. His dream is to take his culinary talents beyond Guatemala, sharing his gifts with the world while continuing to grow as both a chef and a person of deep wisdom.

Conference speaker on topics:    •    Medicinal plants    •    Maya cosmology    •    History of the Maya people    •    Identity and rights of Indigenous peoples Diploma: Intercultural Expert USAC Degree: Primary Education Teacher He has been in the path since 1998 “Let everyone rise up, that no group or two groups be left behind” Pop Wuj

These changes led him to experiment with meditation; and it was there, where the call of the sacred medicine of Bufo Alvarius came to him. In his experience with Bufo, in the Sonoran desert, he is given the gift of channeling. And today, he is one of the few beings who share medicine through channeled wisdom. In the ceremonies Fran is not a facilitator, he is himself lending his vehicle, his body, to a shamanic energy called Airón. He has managed to cultivate his power to move energy in a very beneficial way and this is how healing arises. Recently, Airón is using Fran’s body to intervene with people without them having to take the medicine. This clearly demonstrates the healing power that takes over when one surrenders to a pure shamanic energy. Personally, I can share that for me Fran is a being that vibrates in love. That he has come to know himself deeply and has managed to access a very evident coherence and balance. I have been fortunate to orbit alongside him for a few years and have witnessed the reach and growth of his medicine. So impactful, so precise, so transformative, so loving. Fran is not someone who is going to heal you, he is someone who teaches you how to heal yourself. His generosity and humility is invaluable. He is a true defender of Consciousness. He came to this world as a true healer, constantly planting seeds for the collective awakening. I have no doubt that he is a true angel in the lives of many. Corina Prieto.