The Maestras
In these changing times,
who will be the grandmothers
that pass us the knowledge for future generations?
Arkana Collective
Center for the conservation of indigenous wisdom
The Maestras
In these changing times,
who will be the grandmothers
that pass us the knowledge for future generations?
Why Female Shaman?
We see that today, most accessable shamanic knowledge stemming from traditional culture is largely male-oriented & derived. And though this is in no way wrong, we take notice that very little information regarding femaile-oriented healing is available.
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Women largely stand behind men in the healing arts in the present state of most cultures.
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The truth is, that only women healers hold the knowledge of female-related shamanic & plant knowledge. This information is not carried or passed by male practitioners.
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Our goal is to expose these arts, to learn the ancient secrets of the Feminine Wisdom held within. Reclaiming value, study, & information of the Female Shaman is our mission.
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This is not just for women, but for the feminine spirit within all. The Female Shaman has a unique approach to health & healing, and this is in no way just for women, but for all people.
AMELIA PANDURO SINUIRI
Ronin Wano, Shipibo family of Sinuiri
Maestra Amaela is currently 67 years old, stemming from the Shipibo lineage of Sinuiri, near Pucallpa (Ucayalli Region), Peru. Her Shipibo Name, Ronin Wano, means Mother of the Water (the Anaconda).
FAMILY HISTORY
Her family is unsure of how long shamanism has been passed through their family lineage, but for countless generations.
She began her shamanic path with plants at the age of 5, under her grandfathers tutelage, as her mother passed away when she was only 2 years old. Beginning at the age of 5, she began dieting, studying the shamanic arts, and learning the arts of healing through ceremony. Because of these life events, she believes she was raised by the plants.
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She is the mother of 6 children, 2 whom have become shamanic practitioners under their mothers instruction. He eldest, Monica, accompanies her in all of her work, including at our center.
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Since her husband{s death, 25 years ago, Maestra Amelia has not taken another, instead choosing the life-long path of marraige with the plants.
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SHAMANIC CRAFT & TEACHINGS:
Maestra Amelia is a master perfumera (perfumes specialist), “maestro de las plantas” (master of shamanic & medical plants), carrier of the Noya Rao lineage, Doula (midwife, fertility & contraceptives specialist), and also specializes in Banos Floridas. She is also one of the last remaining Shipibo women to work with Rape blends traditionally used by the Shipibo. In addition, she is a life-long practitioner of Shipibo art & song.
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She has appeared in 2 documentaries and several recorded albums dedicated to tradtitional indigenous song heritage.
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At our center, Maestra Amelia serves as our elder, teacher of shamanic knowledge, and prepares therapies for patients, guests, and visitors.
ROSITA YÑIPE
Shawi Tribe,Yuirmaguas
Rosita serves as a carrier of indigenous Amazonian healing knowledge & serves as a shamanic massage master, specializing in egg readings & clearings, and Banos floridas. She also serves as a teacher, practitioner, and on-site specialist in Amazonian plant medicines, as well as ritual & shamanic ceremony attendant. Her medicine is unique, as it is a collaborative lexicon of indigenous groups from her area, in the Yirmaguas area of Peru.
MONICA SINUIRI PANDURO
Kesin Rona, Shipibo family of Sinuiri
At 49 years old, Monica is the eldest daughter of Maestra Amelia, as well as the eldest shaman amongst Amellias children. She accompanies Amelia in her work with the plant preparations, rituals, therapies, dietas, and educational offerings.
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Through field identification, harvesting, shamanic plant-spirit communication instruction, medicinal plants preparations, therapy offerings, and practitioner-patient consulting, Monica & Maestra Amelia work as a team in providing visitors & our center with a feminine lineage of shamanic & indigenous wisdom.