Prophecy of The Eagle & The Condor: Ancient Healing Ways for Modern Times

With Erika Gagnon and Claudia Cuentas

June 24 - 26, 2022

Workshop Schedule

Mon 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sat 9:30 am – 12:40 pm
Sat 3:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Sun 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

See general schedule information including arrival, departure and meal times.

  • Sleeping Bag Space – $430.00
  • Standard Queen Room – $1,090.00
  • Standard Room Two Beds – $1,810.00
  • Premium Queen Room – $1,570.00
  • Premium King Room – $1,570.00
  • Premium Plus King Room – $2,926.00
  • Point House Suite – $3,790.00
  • Point House Plus Suite – $4,690.00

The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor is an ancient Indigenous prophecy from the people of the “Americas,” that spoke of a time when the Eagle and the Condor — representing the indigenous peoples of the North and the South — would reunite once again with their original knowledge, strength, diversity and connection to the Earth. This would signal a new “Pachakuti,” a time of reconciliation, reunification, and healing of the land and its peoples.

Join wisdom keepers Erika Gagnon of Canada and Claudia Cuentas of Peru, as they bring together sacred aspects of traditional Indigenous wisdom of the Americas and guide us through several healing ceremonies. Together, we will learn about the importance of ancestral lineage, rites of passage, ceremonies and rituals, sacred altars, medicinal plants, and the origins of dis-ease in our physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual bodies.

As we explore the healing wisdom of the Americas, you will be invited to inhabit your own authentic wisdom and power, in some of the following ways:

  • Find direct connection with our own natural ability to overcome trauma.
  • Find purpose and a more fulfilling life through the powerful lens of clarity, gratitude, forgiveness, and reciprocity.

When you honor and heal your ancestral lineage and connect to the natural and spiritual elements of this planet, you will strengthen your connection to the sacred in everyday life. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a water prayer blessing, a sound healing journey, and a traditional South American healing ceremony.

We will share healing practices together to transform trauma and unhealthy patterns, and to realign body, mind, spirit, and soul back to vibrant health. We will also discuss the parallels between indigenous perspectives, somatic approaches, embodied practices and art as healing.

Now more than ever, the ancient knowledge of our indigenous earth-based communities is needed to continue existing upon this planet in a healthy and sustainable way — not only for the people of the Americas, but for all beings, all species, and the earth, air, and waters of our beloved Pachamama.

Please bring any sacred items for our altar, including photographs of loved ones and ancestors, sacred objects that have meaning for you, and a journal to write in.

Special Note on Gift Economy:  For this workshop, Esalen will not be collecting the typical leader fees. Erika and Claudia embrace the tradition of the gift economy and reciprocity. The leader’s compensation will be self-determined by each attendee. At the end of the workshop, participants will offer a donation amount that reflects their feeling of gratitude, value, and desire to support them and their ongoing work.

About the Leaders

Erika Gagnon

Erika believes that a healer does not heal others but helps others to heal themselves. She is often asked if she is a shaman or a medicine woman, or a wisdom keeper. Her reply? A shaman is a specific healing lineage from Mongolia and Siberia.  “Wisdom carrier” is more appropriate than “keeper,” and the term […]

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Claudia Cuentas

Claudia Cuentas is an artist, educator and somatic practitioner inspired by music’s ability to transform difficulty into new life. Claudia comes from an Andean lineage of Peru, combining traditional practices with Western approaches to healing arts. She has a trauma-informed, social justice approach and is committed to working and supporting her BIPOC communities. www.claudiacuentas.com

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