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For those of you interested in working with Indigenous Shamans, the Tamayos: Don Esteban and Jorge Tamayo, are going to be doing healings, ceremonies, and workshops in the area. They are father and son ecuadorian healers called Yachachs in their native Quichuan tongue.

Greetings!

Hello all! Happy spring! I have some news to wake up your heart and mind! Don Esteban and Jorge Tamayo are returning to the US this year and they will be spending some time here at our house in the Philadelphia area. I know those of you who have met them already want to continue your relationship with them. There are many opportunities for individual work and group workshops, ceremonies and talks for you to choose form in order to add to your experience with them and the vibration they bring. Their trip this year will bring them here for a month then to New York/New Hampshire for 3 weeks, then back here for a week. Enjoy and we look forward to seeing you!

with love and shungo!

Tracey and Jeff

CALENDAR:
(see event descriptions below)

Private Cleansing Ceremony: $108 by appointment. Location: At the Howard/Blake home 2885 Tower Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. may 2-5, may 8-12, may 15-17 and june 9-14 day and eve additional items to be brought. 215-657-7485

SATURDAY MAY 6- Healing ways of the Andes workshop-2-6pm $65 location: St. John's Episcopal Church 1333 Old Welsh Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 215-657-7485

FRIDAY MAY 12 -Sacred Fire Ceremony 6:30 - 9pm $45 location: home of Kim and Bill Ulrey 95 County Line Road Reigelsville, PA 18077 215-657-7485

SATURDAY MAY 13-Sacred Fire Ceremony -6:30- 9 $45 location: the chai center 305 Palombi Court East Brunswick, NJ 08816 contact meira at 732-238-8775 or THE CHAICENTER@Yahoo.com

SATURDAY JUNE 10- Sacred Bath 3-6pm $50 location: parking lot of pennypack ecological land trust edge hill road huntingdon valley, pa 19006 215-657-7485

SUNDAY JUNE 11- Ninamama: The Secret of the Fire 2-5pm $50 location: St John's Episcopal Church 1333 Old Welsh Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 215-657-7485

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS. PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION AND CONTACT NUMBER LISTED BY YOUR EVENT. WHEN IN DOUBT CALL TRACEY OR JEFF AT 215-657-7485

Ceremony/workshop descriptions

Sacred fire ceremony- Join us for this earth day celebration-Ecuador style. The fire is a powerful ally for cleansing, shifting an d transforming on all levels in many cultures throughout the world. In this ceremony you will learn from these wise men the teachings of the Quichuan abuelos, or elders, of the Imbabura region of northern Ecuador. Bring your intention to release that which not longer serves you and experience a deep renewal in this celebration of the heart. All receive a group cleansing.

The Healing Ways of the Andes--The Tamayos have ben guided to come to the north and share their teachings with those who wish to receive. They bring with them a deep connection and abiding love for Pachamama/mother earth/time and all the elements of nature and the universe. In this workshop we will be learning direct, hands on techniques used for generations by the shaman of northern Ecuador. As we connect with the use of plants and stones for cleansing we ourselves experience the healing power of remembrance of things beneath the surface. Come prepared to immerse yourself in sacred knowledge and enjoy.
Additional items need to be brought. Instructions provided with registration.

Sacred Bath- Join us for an afternoon of teaching and sacred ceremony. In the Quichuan tradition the indigenous community participate in a communal bathing ceremony at the time of the Intereimi, what we call the summer solstice- for them it is June 22. This afternoon will consist of a sacred walk to a nearby stream where in ceremony we each will receive the blessing and individual cleansing from the Yachach, Pachamama and the Spirit of the Shaman as we support each other in community. No swimming required but you will get wet!
Additional items to be brought with you.

Ninamama: The Secret of the Fire- In this workshop, Don Jorge will be teaching more healing techniques used by the Tamayos and their elders for many generations. The techniques we will be learning come from the Imbabura region of northern Ecuador where the Tamayos live in a small farming community. This beautiful land is located in the center of a trio of volcanoes. The Tamayos work closely with all the elements of nature, however, the fire is of particular significance for them and, in particular, in their cleansing ceremony. Ninamama is the Quichaun name for fire. As we learn more about the fire and it's power and ability to transform we find increased connection for ourselves. We will learn how to use this teaching and other items for cleansing and ceremony.

Private Cleansing Ceremony- This ceremony is offered daily by both Don Esteban and Jorge when they are at home in Ecuador and so it is here too. People come from all over Ecuador and the globe to receive this cleansing that brings new healing energy, clarity and power to one's path. A person may seek this type of ceremony for any and all situations including those where imbalance exists and one's health is waning. Whenever one desires increased wellness in any area-emotional, physical and spiritual- this ceremony is called for...or perhaps one wishes to receive more connection to their purpose and path. Whatever is needed is brought forth in this ceremony.. In Ecuador, many receive this ceremony twice a year even with no outstanding issues as a way to be cleansed of any negativity and restore vibrant health. No matter what the reason is that you feel called to receive, you will find this experience beautiful, unique and powerful. Your ceremony will take approximately one hour and the shaman will be working directly with you. We recommend that you try to allow for some personal time around your ceremony as the energies are powerful and it is best if you can be free from rushing into life right away. There are items to bring, we will instruct you when you make your appointment.

A Special Request- Jeff and I feel blessed to be able to help these men to fulfill their purpose. As we are not in "the business" of offering and organizing events in any official capacity but are rather acting as shepards (a term offered to me by Woodland Cree medicine teacher, White Dove Crow) for the Tamayos on their long journey through immigration, lawyers, embassies, and other strange institutions; we need your support. We ask for the community to forward this email to your list, post flyers if you are willing, share your experience with the Tamayos with others, and/or in any way offer your support to this endeavor (we are happy to receive love offerings...see below.) so that we can continue to support these men. The community here is big hearted, tremendously generous and has embraced Don Esteban and Jorge and we hope to continue that and more.

Love Offerings-Love offerings are offerings made from your heart to support the shepards directly. We appreciate any of your offerings.

Gifts of particular need during the visit with the Tamayos are:

organic apples
organic pears
organic chicken
organic brown eggs
white tapered candles 6-8"
gas cards
and of course we accept cash donations

BIOs:

The Tamayos: Don Esteban and Jorge Tamayo are father and son ecuadorian healers called Yachachs in their native quichuan tongue They live in a northern province of the ecuadorian Andes called Imbabura, in a small farming community called Carabuela, named after their tribe, the Caras. Being of Incan descent, they share a common indigenous heritage with all peoples of the Andes from Ecuador through Peru, Chile and Bolivia. They are called Quichuan people and they speak Quichua. ( In other areas of the andes there are differences in language and customs. ) Don Esteban has yachach blood on both sides of his family reaching back many generations and has learned the ancient ways from his abuelitos, grandfathers, and has passed this on to his son, Jorge. Jorge in turn is teaching his two sons the ways of the yachach. They work with the elements of nature and their powerful connection to all of pachamama. As a Yachach it is their role to serve and heal by bringing wisdom and balance to individuals, communities, and the earth. As practicing shamans they are keeping the traditions of the wise ones alive and vital. The Tamayos have spoken of this as the time to share their traditions with other cultures and their trip here is to serve this purpose. Don Esteban and Jorge both have been guided to travel to the "north" to speak with the people about Pachamama.

Tracey Howard: Tracey is a teacher/healer/artist. Her lifelong connection to spirit has always had at its root a compassion driven heart connection with people and all life of and on the earth. Although it all began much earlier in her life, when she stepped into her role as caregiver during the passing twenty years ago of her mother; she also began her official career as an artist and a teacher. Through these years she faced many health challenges herself which brought her to the healing path. Then nine years ago she was asked once again to act as primary caregiver for her beloved sister who passed just two years ago. It is hard to say what one does when one's life is so full of experiences that many find painful and difficult to hear. However, it is exactly these experiences that have been the deepest teachers for Tracey. It is these direct experiences that have taught and are still teaching her how to create and maintain emotional, physical and spiritual balance and what happens when these imbalances persist. Consequently, each life event brought forth its own response in the form of a teaching and topic for study. These studies have settled into two main areas of emphasis: indigenous wisdom teachings, and the traditions of india. (Currently she is studying pure ayurveda with a Raj Vaidya.) Tracey has a generous nature and sees all of her teaching both that she has received and that is given through her as divinely inspired. In spite of having a variety of both official and unofficial bodies of knowledge, when asked to define herself; she prefers the more general term of healer/teacher/artist or even better human being.

Our relationship: I first met the Tamayos at The Gathering of Wisdom Keepers at the Omega Institute in 2001. It was a momentous occasion for me. After observing their ceremony for many days, I finally received a cleansing with them on the final day. I felt such connection and transformation and elation. I knew i would see them again. When they returned to the us the following year, i traveled again to see them. There i participated in the workshop that we are running here also called the Healing Ways of the Andes, at the end we did a meditation and there I had a vision and I knew that vision would take me to Ecuador, even though I had no idea how or when. I then travelled to their village and studied with them...twice actually. Since then I have felt compelled to bring them here to share their energy and gentleness with more people. We are a family now and the bond continues to grow.