Join us for a journey of
Ancestral
Rememberance
Immersion
A Transformative Journey at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
26th - 31st JAN 2025
Come as you are
- Receive - Remember - Reconnect
Five night retreat at our luxury Villa
January 26th to January 31st
On the sacred shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.
Reconnect with ancient wisdom through the guidance of spiritual elders and ancestral ceremonies.
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Visit ancient Mayan villages filled with vibrant culture and tradition.
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Sample fresh Cacao pods at an authentic cacao forest.
Join us to the heart of these Mayan lands
Remember
This immersion offers a sacred space to release old patterns, connect deeply with the Mayan land, and awaken the essence of your ancestral wisdom. Through powerful ceremonies and practices, you will embark on a journey of remembrance and transformation. With guidance from Mayan elders and ceremonialists, you’ll take part in ancient rituals designed to heal, integrate, and renew your spirit.
Reconnect with Ancestral Wisdom in Sacred Ceremony
Experience Powerful Fire Ceremonies and Healing Workshops
Sit in the presence of Mayan elders and receive deep healing through cacao ceremonies, traditional Mayan fire ceremonies and transformative workshops. These traditional practices foster deep connection, healing, and balance. This is a unique opportunity to be held and guided by wisdom keepers of ancient lineages.
Mayan Cosmology Workshops
Connect with the ancient Mayan calendar and cosmology, receiving insight into these teachings and discovering how they relate to your own journey and ancestral lineage.
Why is this for you?
Stay in a Luxury Villa on the Shores of Lake Atitlán
Enjoy the retreat’s luxurious accommodations in a stunning four-bedroom villa overlooking Lake Atitlán. With an infinity pool, direct lake access, private rooms / shared rooms and expansive terraces, this villa is a sanctuary for reflection and restoration.
Explore Ancient Mayan Altars and Villages Rich in Culture
Visit traditional Mayan altars and villages around Lake Atitlán, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture and connecting with the wisdom passed down through generations. Embrace the chance to experience the history and spirit of these sacred lands.
Somatic Movement, meditation & Breathwork
Engage in daily breathwork and somatic movement to release deep-seated patterns, activate your body’s natural wisdom, and support the process of integration.
Visit a Sacred Cacao Forest
Journey to a cacao forest and connect with Ix Cacao, the spirit of cacao, on sacred land. This rare experience offers a profound opportunity to deepen your relationship with your heart being guided by cacao’s healing energy.
This Journey is open & inclusive to all
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that welcomes everyone, regardless of age or experience! This is your chance to be part of something truly special. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to create unforgettable memories together!
Your Immersive Path
This retreat is a profound opportunity for you to come, connect, and receive. Through ancient Mayan ceremonies, teachings, and community, you’ll embark on a journey of remembrance, reconnecting with the wisdom and power held within your DNA. Supported by the sacred Mayan lands, spiritual guides, and a nurturing environment, you’ll release old patterns, make space for transformation, and step into a path of deeper healing and integration.
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Are you ready to embrace this journey of ancestral remembrance?
Reserve your spot today for a life-changing experience at Lake Atitlán.
Your Guides & Elders
Guiding this journey, you will be supported by a remarkable team of spiritual guides and ceremonialists
Vika
Ceremonialist
Vika is a dedicated ceremonialist whose spiritual journey spans over a decade, evolving from yoga and trauma-informed practices to honoring Mother Earth and the Cosmos through Mayan wisdom. Her devotion to Mayan traditions began under the guidance of Tata Walter of the Mayan Kaqchikel lineage, where she embraced the sacred Medicine of Cacao and deepened her connection to Mayan cosmovision and ceremonies.
Committed to empowering individuals, Vika helps release limiting beliefs and foster joyful, abundant, and spiritually connected lives. She weaves Mayan Cosmology, cacao and fire ceremonies, and traditional Mayan abdominal massages into transformative offerings such as the Mayan Cacao Ceremonialist Apprenticeship and personalized mentoring.
At the Ancestral Remembrance Immersion, Vika leads participants in honouring ancestral wisdom through ceremonies and somatic practices, bridging ancient Mayan teachings with other healing modalities for profound transformation and spiritual awakening.
Tata Walter
Spiritual Guide Kachikel Lineage
Tata Walter is a revered spiritual leader and guardian of ancient Mayan traditions. Rooted in the sacred Cholq’Ij Calendar and the 20 Nawales energies gifted by the Universe he carries the ancestral ability to work with sacred fire, the four elements, and cacao medicine.
With humility and authenticity, Tata Walter shares profound teachings that connect participants to Mayan cosmology, nature, and their inner wisdom. His transformative cacao and fire ceremonies create sacred spaces for healing, gratitude, and spiritual awakening.
As part of the Ancestral Remembrance Immersion, Tata Walter offers a rare opportunity to experience the depth of Mayan traditions. His presence invites participants on a journey of connection, transformation, and remembrance, guided by the timeless wisdom of his lineage.
Nana Lu
Mayan spiritual guide
Nana Lu is an Aj’q’ij, a Mayan elder, and spiritual guide who bridges ancient Mayan traditions with modern therapeutic approaches. Rooted in Guatemala through her mentor Tata Constantino Zapeta, she has been on a devoted spiritual path since 2008, collaborating with organizations like SEN Body Psychology and guiding transformative rituals such as Mayan baptisms, womb healings, and rites of passage.
In 2020, Nana Lu expanded her ceremonial work to the U.S., leading ceremonies in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sedona, and Mount Shasta. Her passion for empowering women reflects her belief that healing a woman heals her entire family.
At the Ancestral Remembrance Immersion, Nana Lu offers a rare opportunity to experience authentic Mayan traditions. Through her deep knowledge and compassionate presence, she creates sacred spaces for healing, transformation, and profound spiritual connection.
Nana Maria
Spiritual Guide K'iche' Lineage
Nana Maria is an Aj’q’ij, a revered Mayan elder, and a spiritual guide deeply rooted in the ancient Quiché lineage of Guatemala. Her journey began at the young age of 13 when she discovered her innate gift for healing, channeling the sacred energies of her lineage to serve her community. Nana Maria is the daughter of Tata Constantino Zapeta, one of Guatemala’s most respected elders, whose profound wisdom has been a guiding force in her life and work.
As a keeper of ancestral Mayan traditions, Nana Maria embodies the grace, authenticity, and transformative power of her lineage. Her ceremonies offer participants an opportunity to connect deeply with Mayan spirituality, opening pathways for healing, growth, and remembrance.
Luxury private lakeside villa with gardens and infinity pool
Your Accommodation
Welcome to our beautiful retreat featuring four elegantly designed bedrooms, offering both single and shared occupancy options. Enjoy the serene gardens, spacious terraces, and a stunning infinity pool that overlooks the tranquil lakeside veranda. To enhance your stay, delicious meals are included, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Embrace the perfect blend of comfort and nature in this idyllic setting.
Your Journey
26.01
Day of 3 Kawok
Arrival at Lake Atitlán, followed by a welcome dinner and opening ceremony to initiate the journey.
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29.01
Day of 4 Ajpu
Day of 5 Imox
Each day includes practices such as breathwork, meditation & somatic movement, Mayan cosmology workshops, and sacred Mayan ceremonies held at ancient altars.
(There will also be free time for self reflection, group activities, visits to the local town etc)
Day of 6 Iq
30.01
Day of 7 Aqabal
Journey into a cacao forest and participate in a sacred tobacco ceremony, deepening your connection to the Earth and the spirit of Ix Cacao.
31.01
Day of 8 Kat
Closing ceremony, guidance for integration, and onward travel.
The Fine Details
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Travel to Guatemala:
Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City.
Flights are not included within the package, but we will aid you in finding the right flight that suits
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Land transport:
We will arrange for transportation to pick you up at the airport and bring you to the retreat
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Check in to the retreat:
The private retreat is available for our stay 26th - 31st January (times tbc). Should you wish to come to Guatemala earlier or stay in this amazing country for longer, then we would be happy to aid with finding additional accommodation.
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Additional services:
Additional services such as massages, workshops, visits to sights, water activities may be able to be arranged when at the retreat. We will gladly advise and help.
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Community:
On booking, you will have access to the private WhatsApp group, where you can connect to other members, ask questions and keep updated.
Prior to the retreat we will have several onboarding Groop Zoom chats, where you can meet your mentors and other participants.
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Further details:
On booking you will receive further information including; Travel, How best to prepare for the trip, Advise on what to bring, Information about the house and surround areas, FAQ information, An invitation to the community group.
Schedule a one-to-one call with Vika! This is an excellent opportunity to discuss your questions, ideas, or any subjects you'd like to explore. Just pick a time that suits, and Vika looks forward to chatting with you soon!
Questions?
I would love for you to join the retreat! Please send your details here for a life changing experience.
Tamara, NY.USA
My journey in sisterhood with Vika, diving deeper into the power of mama cacao and the Mayan cosmivision, has been nothing but magical.
Now don’t take magical as something sparkly and easy only, it means it was all of it! The hills, the mountains, the valleys and the beautiful vistas. Our “chance” encounter at lake Atitlan as I was leaving was a call to connect and one I was truiy wise to follow. Warm and direct, she has a talent of bringing the wisdom of the elders, of the maya, of the lake, in a way it lands so beautifully and clearly at the heart. Supported by the medicine and guidance of mama cacao of course, the ceremonies and journey with her and the dear souls at our group was grounding as well as invoking deep deep changes. If one is ready to dive deeper to the mystery of what lies behind just being, then being, with Vika, was and is a gift that keeps on unraveling. My heart is full from our journey and from our deep connection and sisterhood.
Thank you Vika, dear sister, for holding such powerful space and for walking along side this path with me. I love you and honor you deeply.
Geraldine, Scotland
The Being of Cacao has deeply blessed my life. She has calmed and opened my heart. She enables me to look into my unconscious worlds with courage and love, fearlessly stepping into the unknown in my life in every area. She enables me to live more from the heart and feel life from my heart. My spiritual experience of life itself has greatly expanded through the daily experience of the energies connected with the Mayan calendar. These 20 nawales are enriching my life and little by little I learn from each one of them.
The universe has become even more alive, moving, and high vibrating to me and I am part of it all. What I am mostly grateful for, is the energy I am carrying in my centre in this lifetime. I have fallen in love with the nawale B'atz and his happy way of relating to the energy of life. I warmly recommend to embark on this journey of connecting with Mother Cacao and allowing her to bring healing and transformation into our lives that begins deep within. To me, Divine Love and Mother Cacao are the same vibration
Lee, Israel
Spirit led me to Vika, and from the very first moment, I knew this was divine timing and guidance to deepen my spiritual journey. Vika held the most loving and supportive space, allowing us to heal, grow, and connect more deeply with ourselves and the sacred energies of Mayan traditions.
Through the ceremonies, teachings, and the profound medicine of cacao, I felt layers of old patterns fall away, opening me to a deeper connection with Spirit and the wisdom of the Ancestors.
I would recommend this journey to anyone feeling called to explore their inner world, connect with the heart-opening medicine of cacao, and immerse themselves in the rich teachings of the Mayans. This experience has been nothing short of life-changing, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a sacred journey.
Rebecca, Canada
I am deeply grateful to Nana Lu for the immense love, wisdom, and sacred medicine she brings to every ceremony and to everyone fortunate enough to cross her path. Through her guidance in cacao and fire ceremonies, she helps us not only heal but also strengthen our prayers and intentions. Her teachings about the nahuales have been transformative, offering profound tools to heal ourselves, our lineages, and our relationships.
Knowing and learning from Nana Lu has been an extraordinary blessing. Her love and wisdom have sparked powerful shifts in my life and relationships, and I am forever thankful for her presence and teachings
We warmly invite you to this sacred 5-day immersion at Lake Atitlán, where the ancestral energies of the Mayan tradition come alive. Together, we’ll explore Mayan cosmovision, the healing power of cacao, and the profound connection offered through fire ceremonies, visits to ancient altars, and a cacao forest.
This journey will reconnect you with your inner light, ancestral roots, and the timeless wisdom of nature and the cosmos. Guided by Mayan elders and sacred practices, you’ll experience deep healing, renewal, and spiritual awakening.
We look forward to sharing this transformative path of remembrance with you.
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With love
Vika & Nana Lu