Path of the Paqo
learn the gifts of the Andean Paqo Q'ero traditionEvents with Maestro Alejandro Apaza in the UK
18th -25th June 2025
This is the time where the Big Eagle from the North and the Big Condor of the south fly together again.
introduction
In 2017, just as I was about to embark on our second Nadi Gathering in Peru, I was lucky enough to be introduced to Don Alejandro Apaza founder of the Inca Medicine School. So began a lasting collaboration with Don Alejandro and other Paqo Q’eros from the School.
Don Alejandro Apaza has been on the Paqo Path for over 50 years and is a keeper of Inca shamanism – spiritual teachings from both his Inca ancestors, and traditions from the Andean culture. He is one of the few remaining native Paqos from the last Inca community – Ayllu Inca Paititi. The community were the original keepers and protectors of the Inca wisdom.
This June 2025 it will be my great privilege to host Don Alejandro Apaza and to bring these teachings to these lands for the first time. We hope you will be called to this work – a profound training, healing and a path to creating a lasting alliance with Nature itself. – Kary Stewart
the Inca Medicine School
The Inca Medicine School is an Association comprising of Paqo shamans from the Apaza family. The Apazas are Q’ero Nation shamans from the Chumpi Paqo lineage, based in Quicco in the Paucartambo district, Cusco, Peru. The mission of the school is to preserve the original teachings and to share their light in accordance with the prophecies. The School aims to preserve the purity and values of the teachings as received from their ancestors, and to deliver them to their family or ayllu of students, while also acknowledging the modern context.
what is a Paqo?
Paqo means “in service to pachamama”- mother Earth. Paqos are Inca healers, guardians of the cosmic order and messengers of sacred nature spirits. Paqos honour and interact with these spirits, as did their Inca and pre Inca ancestors.
The Apaza’s ancestors from the Chumpi Paqo lineage kept and developed techniques and healing arts based on constant exchange with Wakas or sacred places in nature and the spiritual worlds. Today the work of the Paqo includes bringing the three dimensions (Hanan Pacha, Kay Pacha, and Ukju Pacha) into balance and supporting humanity through application of nature-based heart wisdom.
UK events
Master Alejandro Apaza will be leading trainings and talks. He will speak in Quechua and Spanish and this will be translated by Beti Tuero Andean Cosmovision teacher from the school.
Path of the Paqo 17th – 22nd June
Taking place at Wild Things Farm, Stanton Drew, Bristol, Path of the Paqo is a training for those wanting to walk the path of the Q’ero shaman. This is the first training of its kind in the UK and covers Module 1. There are three modules in total.
Only the first workshop will be open to the public. This is not a drop in training.
There will also be morning practice and evening events.
other events 18th – 24th June
Wild Things Farm – The morning workshop on 18th and the evening events on 18th and 19th and solstice ceremony on 20th are ticketed events open to the public.
Maestro Alendandro will also be speaking and leading workshops at Sacred Earth Festival on 22nd June, Court Farm Almondsbury on 23rd June and &Soul, London on 24th June.
one to one consultations
There are a few opportunities to book one-to-one readings, healings and transmissions.
for further information see the Events sections below.
The Sacred Path of the Inca / Ñusta Paqo Pampamesayoq
Module 1 & First Initiation with Certification: 18th -22nd June 2025
Wild Things Farm, Stanton Drew Stones, Bristol
The path of the Inca Paqo Pampamesayoq, is a yellow path- the Andean path of light and knowledge, the path of the wisdom of cosmos. During the training you will learn how to heal yourself and guide your community. Alejandro Apaza follows the same process as taught by his ancestors which includes completing the three unique Karpays or initiations for becoming a male Inca Paqo – Pampamesayoq, or female medicine woman – Ñusta Paqo.
Module 1 aims to build understanding of the Andean healing principles including:-
- the Inca Cosmovision
- the role of a Paqo
- the use of ceremonial ritual to better live in harmony with nature
- how to journey and communicate with the three world levels
- how to build a unique Khuya Mesa
- how to use the shamanic tools
Participants will also receive the first Initiation or Munay Karpay – the opening of the heart which completes the first step on the Inca Paqo Pampamesayoq Path.
- WORKSHOP – INTRODUCTION TO PAQO INCA SHAMANISM
- WORKSHOP – KINTU AND KHUYA MESA CONSTITUTION
- WORKSHOP – FOUR DIRECTIONS AND POWER PLACES
- WORKSHOP – CLEANSING TECHNIQUES
- WORKSHOP – HAYHUARICUY/OFFERING AND SYMBOLS
- FIRST INITIATION “MUNAY KARPAY” OR HEART INITIATION
The shaman in you
Being a shaman is an act of faith in oneself.
Being a shaman is to be a dreamer, believe that there are more things beyond that which we see.
Being a shaman is to breathe every breath as if it were the first time.
Being a shaman is to believe that a new paradigm can be created
Many have called me a shaman, but I tell them that being a teacher is not only to help others, it is also the act of living and sharing what we are.
Today I want you to know that we are all shamans and we share a single time and space where one is the mirror of the other.
Paqo Qero Poem
full programme
June 17th: Arrival
Arrival at Wild Things Farm from late afternoon
Orientation & introductions
Dinner.
June 18th: Paco Inca Shamanism
7am morning Kundalini Yoga practice
8am BREAKFAST
9.30am WORKSHOP – INTRODUCTION to PAQO INCA SHAMANISM – Personal Coca Oracle Divination, explanation of all the items contained in a Khuya Mesa and general intoduction into the Q’ero Path of the Paqo.
This workshop is open to the public. The rest of the workshops are to be attended only by those wishing to walk the Path of the Paqo.
12:30PM LUNCH
2PM WORKSHOP – KINTU AND KHUYA MESA CONSTITUTION – how to start ceremonies and how to build your Khuya Mesa
6PM DINNER
7PM EVENING EVENT – open to the public
Talk on the Principles of the Andean Cosmovision
Local Musicians
Sound Bath around the fire
June 19th: Power Places, Directions & Cleansing Techniques
7am morning Kundalini Yoga practice
8am BREAKFAST
10am WORKSHOP – FOUR DIRECTIONS AND POWER PLACES – How to call the directions, and how to find power places locally to you locality
12:30PM LUNCH
2PM WORKSHOP – CLEANSING TECHNIQUES – cleanse others, cleanse yourself, and cleanse spaces
6PM DINNER
7PM EVENING EVENT – open to the public
Folk & Fire present mythical storytelling around the fire from Samantha Rose & Kary Stewart and featuring Q’ero stories from Alejandro Apaza
June 20th: Offerings & Symbols + Solstice
7am Morning Yoga
8am BREAKFAST
9am WORKSHOP HAYHUARICUY/OFFERING AND SYMBOLS – explanations and offering and despacho preparation
12.30 LUNCH
1.30-3pm WORKSHOP we practice the HAYHUARICUY work
4PM SOLSTICE EVENT Pligrammage to Stanton Drew Stones led by Don Alejandro. We will begin by calling upon the spirits of Stanton Drew, and asking their permission to hold our ceremony. Don Alejandro will honour and celebrate the space with a special offering with materials from the Andes, Peru to the spirits of this magical land. We hope to be joined by local druids.
7PM: Shared dinner by the fire & music. Don Alejandro will complete the offering at the fire.
June 21st: Initiation
7am Morning yoga
8am BREAKFAST
11PM Completing the work
12.30PM LUNCH
2PM Cleansing and MUNAY KARPAY initiation for all the participants followed by solitary silence in the grounds.
7PM DINNER to take away and in silence.
REST
June 22nd: Silence Completion
7am Morning silent meditation
8am BREAKFAST (silent)
9am Silent Walk
12pm LUNCH in silence and alone. Self meditation in the grounds.
Farewells and blessings from the mesa of Maestro Don Alejandro.
investment
Path of the Paqo Module 1
Programme, including participation at all events at Wild Things Farm – £700.
Non refundable deposit of £250 guarantees your place until June 4th.
Meals and accomodation not included.
Payments accepted via PayPal and cards. Instalment options are available via Klarna and PayPal.
DATES: 18th -22nd June 2025
LOCATION: Wild Things Farm, Stanton Drew Stones, Bristol
food
Breakfast £7
Lunch £10
Dinner £15 (including evening events)
accomodation
Basic camping facilities are available at Wild Things Farm, for £15pppn or £50 for the duration of 17th-22nd June
Campervan parking is available at £20pppn.
Other accomodation options are available
Wild Things Farm
We are very excited to be working with Wild Things Farm near Stanton Drew Stones. The farm aims to “work in partnership with wild beings across this land to regenerate natural systems & human souls.”
Wild Things Farm is 25 acres of mixed habitat in the Chew Valley, South of Bristol. It has excellent public transport links and is connected with the National Cycle Network, the Avon Cycleway and a popular walking route along the River Chew. The ancient stone circles of Stanton Drew are a 30-40 minute walk West; the famous ‘Publow Oak’ only 20mins walk to the East.
Stanton Drew Stones
Stanton Drew is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England. There are three stone circles at Stanton Drew, one large and two small. It has 26 surviving upright stones The circles have never been excavated, so it is difficult to say exactly how, why and when they were built. However, it is likely that they were constructed as ceremonial monuments around 2500 BC, during the late Neolithic period.
The Great Circle, at 113 metres (370 feet) across, is one of the largest in the country. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.
events open to the general public at Wild Things Farm
WORKSHOP: June 18th INTRO TO INCA PAQO SHAMANISM
Wild Things Farm 10am-12.30pm – The practices of the Q’eros Community, ´plus Coca Oracle Divination with Maestro Alejandro Apaza. Find out more about the Path of the Paqo. £35
TALK: June 18th - LIVING IN HARMONY WITH THE COSMOS & CONNECTING WITH THE PLEIADES
Wild Things Farm 7-9pm –
Maestro Don Alejandro Apaza will share stories passed down from his ancestors about their connection with Mamá Qoto Pleiades. He will also guide us on how to call on and meditate with the Pleiades. The relationship with Mama Qoto is unique to the Apaza family lineage, passed down from their Inca and Pre Inca ancestors from Peru, a communication that is maintained through offerings, prayers. £25
MYTHICAL STORYTELLING: June 19th - with Folk & Fire
Wild Things Farm 7-9.30pm Folk & Fire present mythical storytelling around the fire featuring Samantha Rose & Kary Stewart with guest story from Don Alejandro Apaza, plus music and soundbath. £25
WALK & CEREMONY: June 20th - SOLSTICE AFTERNOON & EVENING EVENT
Wild Things Farm from 4pm by donation – Meditative walk starting at Wild Things Farm culminating at Stanton Drew Stones with Alejandro Apaza and other sacred spaceholders. Ceremony, sound and singing at the stones. Course participants will make offerings. their hayhuaricuy. Followed by shared dinner by the fire & music
other public events
TALK: Sunday June 22nd - Paqo Inca Shamanism & Connection to the Pleiades
Sacred Earth Festival 3-5pm – with Don Alejandro. Qero Paqo shamans believe that we “kunas” people come from the stars, we are part of the beautiful energy of the Universe and that when we connect with the Pleiades we are able to receive the direct energy from them. Maestro Don Alejandro Apaza will share stories passed down from his ancestors about their connection with Mamá Qoto Pleiades. He will also guide us on how to call on and meditate with the Pleiades. The relationship with Mama Qoto is unique to the Apaza family lineage, passed down from their Inca and Pre Inca ancestors from Peru, a communication that is maintained through offerings, prayers.
TALK: Monday June 23rd - The Principles of the Adean Cosmovision
Court Farm, Almondsbury, Bristol 7-9pm – Master Paqo Pampamesayoq Don Alejandro Apaza and Andean Cosmovision teacher Beti Tuero offer their profound knowledge of the Andean values based on the interaction with spirits of nature. They will share a summary of the most common knowledge and principles used by our Andean ancestors, based on respecting the perfect balance of the nature of the cosmos. These are principles that can be applied universally around the world in this time of change. Beti and Don Alejandro have felt calling of sisters and brothers who have chose a conscious path and wish to have an idea of how to live life in a holistic and respectful way. £25- £35 sliding scale
TALK: Tuesday June 24th - Paqo Inca Shamanism & Connection to the Pleiades
&Soul 6-8.30pm – with Don Alejandro. Qero Paqo shamans believe that we “kunas” people come from the stars, we are part of the beautiful energy of the Universe and that when we connect with the Pleiades we are able to receive the direct energy from them. Maestro Don Alejandro Apaza will share stories passed down from his ancestors about their connection with Mamá Qoto Pleiades. He will also guide us on how to call on and meditate with the Pleiades. The relationship with Mama Qoto is unique to the Apaza family lineage, passed down from their Inca and Pre Inca ancestors from Peru, a communication that is maintained through offerings, prayers. £25- £35 sliding scale
One To One Sessions with Alejandro Apaza
Readings £45
– Coca Leaf Reading
Healing £80
– Chumpis stones healing
– Khuyas mesa healing
– Soul retrieval
– Deep clearing
– Clearing of Soul Intrusion
– Health Offering
– Prosperity Offering (love, business, finance )
Transmissions £150
Puma/condor-eagle/sun/moon/Pleiades/snake/ Ñustas feminine energy (40 min each)
Availability
Bristol, Wild Things Farm
June 22nd 8am – 1pm
London, N16
June 24th 12-5pm
Please note that other slots may open up
to book a one to one session
frequently asked questions
Who can train to be a Paqo?
The simple answer is – everyone.
According to the prophecies told by First Nations in North and South America, we are living in a time when “the condor and the eagle will fly together again”. In recent years indigenous wisdom keepers have understood this to mean that it is time to pass on their wisdom to “westeners” who have been called to listen, learn and to apply the teachings in their own lands.
What are the Prophecies?
The time is now.
Paqo Q’eros speak about reintegration of the four cardinal points, this has already begun and is the time when, according to the First Nations prophecies, the Big Eagle from the North and the Big Condor of the south will fly together again. This is a metaphor that signals an alliance between the south and the north that will bring about a new paradigm on Earth.
The prophecy of Pachacuti, or great change, also speaks about an era of a period of turmoil which will lead to the emergence of a new way of relating.
Do I have to go to Peru to benefit from the Paqo training?
No. Although the Apazas and Q’ero community always welcome their brothers and sisters from other lands to Peru, one of their intentions for passing on these teachings is so that they can be applied in places that need the healing.
Don Alejandro will encourage you to learn the name of the mountains or sacred natural spaces near you so you can work with the spirits who reside on your land.
Will there be an ayahuasca ceremony?
No. Paqo shamans do not work with the master plant Ayahuasca.
All events are alcohol-free.
Terms & Conditions
PAYMENT
We accept a non refundable deposit of £250. The full balance is due on June 4th 2025.
We offer 50% refund on the full ticket price if you cancel up to and including 1st June 2025. We’re sorry we don’t do refunds after this date.
If you are unhappy with these terms let us know within 48 hours of buying your ticket and we will cancel your purchase and the full cost will be returned to you.
LOSS & LIABILITY
By attending the event you agree to take full and sole responsibility for any liability of loss, damage or injury to yourself or your personal property associated with the Module 1 event.
To participate in the event you will be asked to sign a waiver.
PHOTOGRAPHY
By purchasing a ticket you agree to
- Having your photo taken unless you specifically request not to. If so please email us at info@kundaliniyogacollective.co.uk in advance.
- Allow us to use your photo for promo purposes such as publicising the next event, in our digital galleries, printed material and social media
- Give permission for the Nadi Gathering event to take photographs of children under 16 to use in our publicity. You can ask to see a copy of images we hold of your child(ren), or ask for them to be deleted, at any time by emailing us info@kundaliniyogacollectiveanbeyond.co.uk.
You have the right to ask us to remove any photo from any platform that you do not want publicly featured. Please email us at info@kundaliniyogacollective
We will not share any images with third parties
PROGRAMME & CONTENT
For all events the programme is tentative and subject to slight changes and adjustments.
All events are alcohol-free.
Refund Policy
We offer 50% refund if you cancel up to and including June 1st 2025. We’re sorry we don’t do refunds after this date.
If you are unhappy with these terms let us know within 48 hours of buying your ticket and we will cancel your purchase and the full cost will be returned to you.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
can't find the answer to your question?
When & where can I do Modules 2 & 3?
The intention is to run one module a year in the UK.
Module 2 covers
DISTANCE HEALING WITH THE RAINBOW CHACA BRIDGE
SOUL RETRIEVAL TRAINING
KNOWING THE ÑAWIS
PRACTICE SESSION
SECOND INITIATION “Yachay Karpay” (knowledge Initiation)
Module 3 covers
SHAMANIC DIVINATION TRAINING
HEALING WITH YOUR KHUYAS MESA
SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER TRAINING
THIRD INITIATION “Llankay Karpay” (the will initiation)
MASTERS MEETING, GUIDANCE & MOTHER EARTH CELEBRATION
What about cultural appropritation?
Many westerners are concerned about the appropriation of indigenous traditions, but this is not the case in this instance. In fact, the prophecies are fulfilled by the building of bridges between cultures and by working together. There is much to learn from each other.
As long as the principles are honoured, these teachings can be applied by all who are committed to this path and for the benefit of all cultures.
Facilitators
Beti Tuero, Inca Medicine School
Born and raised in Cusco, Beti studied pedagogy and art, and gained her Masters in Cultural Heritage and Identity in Cusco. Beti has participated in cultural exchange programs in the United States, Denmark, Italy and Germany. She has also worked on various yoga, meditation, and sacred plant retreats in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, working with Andean and Amazonian masters. She currently teaches Andean and Amazonian worldview for the Inca Medicine School. Initiated as Chakaruna Ñusta, “Rainbow Bridge Woman,” she helps connect the spirits of nature, masters, and spiritual communities of different nationalities.
Kary Stewart, Kundalini Collective
Kary is Peruvian by birth and British by upbringing. In 2017 she launched Nadi Gathering with the intention of taking groups to learn and exchange with wisdom keepers of different lands. In April 2025 she will receive her first Ñusta Paqo Munay Karpay initiation. A Kundalini Yoga teacher since 2013, and cofounder of the Kundalini Collective, Kary enjoys working with movement, sound & gong and Rebirthing techniques. She is an events producer of workshops, conscious events and festivals. Kary is a journalist by profession speciliasing in music, development and cultural consciousness. In 2024 she launched Folk & Fire with Samantha Rose, a mythical storytelling night.
