Maya Love Retreat
Monday, April 22nd - Saturday, April 27th
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
About
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and open your heart to love in its purest form with our Maya Love Retreat in Guatemala.
This powerful experience goes beyond just finding a partner; it's about cultivating love within yourself and attracting it into your life.
Witness the Magic:
We've been blessed to witness countless couples being formed and watch existing relationships blossom under the guidance of Maya elders, Tata Mario and Nana Amalia. Their ancient love ceremonies have rekindled passion and created a foundation of love in the lives of many.
Release the past:
Sometimes, past hurts and unresolved issues create energetic roadblocks to love. This retreat delves into these issues through gentle exploration and powerful ceremonies. Release the trauma and blockages of the past and step forward with an open heart.
The Power of Self-Love:
True love begins within. If you struggle with self-acceptance, it projects outwards, hindering your ability to attract or maintain loving relationships. This retreat fosters self-love and appreciation through rituals and ceremonies. Learn to radiate the high vibration that attracts your perfect match or reignites the spark in your existing bond.
A Holistic Journey:
Our renowned Maya elders will lead you through transformative practices for self-love, releasing past trauma, and fostering harmony within yourself, your family, and your work life. We'll utilize the wisdom of traditional Maya cosmology, incorporating sacred plants and healing herbs, including cacao, to further enhance your journey.
This retreat is for you if:
You're seeking love and want to attract a compatible partner.
You desire to strengthen and deepen your existing relationship.
You wish to cultivate self-love and radiate positive energy.
You're ready to release past hurts and emotional baggage.
Join us in Guatemala and unlock the transformative power of love!
Space is very limited for these retreats, so please register as soon as possible.
Activities
Circles:
Women's circle with Nana Amalia
Men's circle with Tata Mario
Ceremonies:
Untangle and heal the past and open the paths for intentions for the future
Call in romantic partnership or bless existing ones
Heal mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aliments
Harmonize relationships with the family
Love for one’s work
Heal sexual trauma
Create love with consciousness during pregnancy
Traditional cacao ceremonies
About Maya Wisdom
Maya wisdom centers around understanding one's purpose in the world and aligning societal roles with cosmic energies. Each person is associated with a nahual, reflecting specific qualities and potentialities. This cosmic energy influences our everyday activities. The nahual also represents the duality and complementarity of individuals, closely linked to time through daily energy cycles. Connecting with Maya practices promotes balance, well being, and planetary healing.
Maya civilization's timekeeping system, particularly the 260-day lunar calendar, reveals our life missions. Nahuals, seen as the dual aspect of beings, guide, warn, and heal through dreams and cosmic energy. Rituals involving sacred plants and fire cleanse negative energies and align individuals with their path. Maya wisdom offers comprehensive guidance on personal conduct, family dynamics, societal interactions, and environmental stewardship.
Our leaders
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Tata Mario Simon Ovalle Chavez
Maya K’iche - Guatemala
Tata Mario is a renowned spiritual leader, naturopath, painter and talented traditional musician, he plays the marimba, drums, caracol and flute.
Founder of the council of Ajq’ijab’(spiritual guide) Iq’ B’alam and Accessor of Indigenous Townhall of Santa Lucia, Utatlan, Solola. He gives conferences about medicinal plants, Maya cosmolog y and history, identity and rights of indigenous people, he’s also a primary school teacher.
Tata Mario works alongside his wife Nana Amalia on healing, purification and spiritual balancing ceremonies, Maya astrology readings amongst other traditional rituals.
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Nana Amalia Tum Xinico
Maya Kaqchiquel - Guatemala
Amalia is a gifted healer, naturopath and renowned spiritual leader and teacher, member of the commission of the sacred sites in Guatemala – COLUSAG, founder of the elder council Iq’B’alm, member of council of elders and political association of maya women MOLOJ, spiritual assessor of association of women KAKLA.
Nana Amalia works alongside her husband Tata Mario on healing, purification and spiritual balancing ceremonies, Maya astrology readings amongst other traditional practices and ceremonies.
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Nana Rosalía Zavala
Maya K’iche - Guatamala
Spiritual guide and midwife, she works with the sacred fire and tobacco readings. She’s been elected as part of the ancestral authorities and is responsible for maintaining the order community in Solola.
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Nana Ixquik López Zavala
Maya K’iche - Guatamala
Ixquik is a traditional Maya holistic midwife and a Timekeeper (Aj Q'ij or spiritual guide) she works with the natural medicines of her people.
Ixquik is a member of the National Council of Ajq'ijab' Mayan Spiritual Guides of Guatemala.
Contribution
Your contribution includes the activities, accommodations, and most meals. It does not include airfare.
If you need a payment plan option, please email nikka@aniwa.co.
Your final balance is due on April 8th. Contributions and deposits are non-refundable.
We look forward to having you join us on this transformative journey. Should you have any further questions, please reach out to nikka@aniwa.co.
Travel
Make your way to Guatemala City on Sunday, April 21st. On the morning of Monday, April 22nd we will provide a shuttle for the group to travel from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlan. The retreat will conclude on Saturday, April 27th and we will provide a shuttle back to Guatemala City that evening. Please be sure to arrange accommodations for yourself on Sunday, April 21st and Saturday, April 27th in Guatemala City.
Roundtrip flights from LAX to GUA are currently $280
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