Module 7: Mamacuna Masterclass: Wachuma & Andean Healing Traditions

MODULE 7: Masterclass: Wachuma & Andean Healing Traditions

Facilitators: Mamacuna & Oscar Iván O’Farrill

Mamacuna is an Andean Grandmother from Catamarca, Argentina, a Guardian of Wachuma, and a teacher of Andean cosmology and sacred medicines. She is known for her profound healing presence, joy, and human warmth.

Topics Covered:

• Cosmovision of the Andes and sacred mountain medicine: This topic explores the unique worldview of the Andean people, focusing on their deep connection to the mountains, which are considered sacred entities and sources of healing.

• The role of Wachuma as a heart-opening plant teacher: This delves into the traditional use of Wachuma (San Pedro cactus) as a sacred plant medicine known for its ability to open the heart, foster emotional healing, and facilitate spiritual insights.

• Ritual despacho offerings and Andean prayer traditions: This covers the practice of creating "despachos," intricate ceremonial offerings used in Andean traditions to express gratitude, seek blessings, and maintain balance with the natural and spiritual worlds. It also explores various Andean prayer forms.

• Healing through balance of masculine and feminine principles: This topic examines the Andean understanding of healing as a process of restoring harmony between the masculine and feminine energies, both within individuals and in the broader cosmos.

• Integration through song and storytelling: This focuses on the importance of music and narratives in the integration process after a Wachuma ceremony, helping participants to process their experiences and incorporate new understandings into their lives.

  
  

Educational Retreat #7: “Wachuma Ceremony”

• Dates: June 20–22, 2026

• Location: Mexico or Argentina

• Duration: 3 Days

• Activities:

  • Preparation with Andean rituals and prayers

  • Wachuma ceremony led by Mamacuna

  • Group despacho offering to sacred mountains

  • Integration circles with chants and song

  • Closing reflection on the Andean heart path