“The School of Ancestral Knowledge is a unique platform offering an immersive and transformative 4-year learning journey into the rich traditions of Mexico and Colombia. With over 14 years of experience collaborating with indigenous teachers, we bring together a range of authentic teachings designed to reconnect participants with nature, ancestral practices, and their inner wisdom.”
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Join us for this powerful initiation into the timeless wisdom of the Olmecs, an experience that will deepen your spiritual journey and connect you to the heart of ancient Mesoamerican traditions.
Spaces are limited. Early registration is encouraged.
THe Olmec Path.
Initiation into Olmec Wisdom
First Course: The Olmec Medicine Wheel
April 2025
Step into the ancient teachings of the Olmec civilization, one of the foundational cultures of Mesoamerica. This inaugural course offers a rare opportunity to explore the Olmec Medicine Wheel, a profound framework for understanding balance, harmony, and connection within ourselves, the natural world, and the cosmos.
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Aim
To create a bridge between ancestral wisdom and modern life, offering transformative opportunities for individuals to learn and integrate traditional knowledge into their lives for personal growth, healing, and the cultivation of a more harmonious society.
SOAK Vision
A world where ancestral knowledge inspires a deeper connection to nature, self, and community, fostering a sustainable and spiritually aligned way of living. Through collaboration with wisdom keepers from Mexico and Colombia, we aim to build a vibrant learning community rooted in respect, authenticity, and shared growth.
Objectives
Preserve and Share Ancestral Knowledge: Collaborate with indigenous teachers to offer authentic teachings in their original context and through immersive experiences.
Empower Personal Transformation: Provide tools and practices for individuals to heal, grow, and build strong foundations for spiritual development.
Bridge Cultures: Create opportunities for intercultural exchange by hosting teachers in the UK, facilitating online learning, and organizing visits to sacred territories in Mexico and Colombia.
Promote Sustainable Living: Teach the use of traditional practices such as herbal medicine, sustainable food preparation, and ceremonial practices to align with nature’s cycles.
Build a Supportive Community: Foster a network of learners and practitioners committed to integrating ancestral wisdom into their daily lives and communities.
Our program offers a balanced mix of:
In-Person Classes during teacher visits to the UK.
Practical Events led by Inti & Waira House.
Online Sessions to deepen understanding and provide flexible learning.
Annual Visits to Sacred Territories in Mexico and Colombia, immersing participants in the cultural and spiritual roots of the teachings.
Throughout the program, participants will learn:
The use of herbs as medicine and food.
The role of cacao in traditional practices.
The philosophy and practice of Temazcal.
The wisdom of sacred power plants.
Philosophical teachings for spiritual alignment.
This school is more than an educational institution; it is a living community dedicated to preserving ancestral knowledge and helping individuals and society heal, grow, and evolve. Through these teachings, we aim to inspire a way of life that honors both tradition and the challenges of the modern world.
This school is more than an educational institution;
it is a living community dedicated to preserving ancestral knowledge and helping individuals and society heal, grow, and evolve. Through these teachings, we aim to inspire a way of life that honors both tradition and the challenges of the modern world.