Carolynne Melnyk
I was born in Edmonton, Canada, but in 1983 left Canada to take a volunteer teaching position in Nigeria. That was the beginning of my twenty- three-year gypsy life which took me all around the world. By profession I am a teacher with a B.Ed from the University of Alberta and an M.A from the University of Bath. In the early 90’s I became interested in shamanism and have had the opportunity to work with shamans in Ethiopia, Brazil, Mexico, Bolivia, and Peru. While in Peru, I worked closely with Kucho, the Guardian of Machu Picchu, mainly in and around Machu Picchu but also at other sites in Peru. I have been initiated in the sacred ceremonies of San Pedro in addition; I have been working with ayahuasca for 5 years. I also assisted Kucho with the English version of his book, which reveals the seven main energy points, and other esoteric aspect of Machu Picchu. I am a shaman in the Andean tradition, a healer and a Reconnection practitioner.
I invite you to read my blog at
www.andeantriangle.blogspot.com.
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Kucho (Juan de Dios Garcia)
Kucho is the principal shaman of Machu Picchu. As a young man he came to Machu Picchu to work as part of the rescue team. While working in the Sanctuary he was called by the spirit of Machu Picchu to train and work as a shaman. His calling took the form of a seven-day period of experiences that completely changed his life. Shortly after his calling, he worked with a Maestro and was later given the great responsibility as the principal shaman of Machu Picchu. Kucho is a powerful shaman, healer and expert in the mysteries of Machu Picchu.
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Don Adolfo
Don Adolfo is an elder and principle shaman for Copacabana, Bolivia.
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Scott Petersen and Walter Martinez
Scott and Walter are ayahuasqueros, traditional healers using the sacred plant ayahuasca. Scott is an American who owns and runs the Refugio Altiplano. He has lived and worked in South America for many years. Walter is a pure Shipibo Indian, who comes from a long line of healers and ayahuasqueros.
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