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EQUINOX DESPACHO CEREMONY
MARCH 20TH TOPANGA CANYON, CA
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5:00pm -7:00 pm
Please be sure to read all information before registering so you are properly prepared for this healing journey (Ceremony location details will be sent to the email you provide during registration)
What is A Despacho
(ayni Pukara)
Across Indigenous cultures of the world, the Equinox is revered as a sacred threshold—a luminous pause in time when light and darkness stand in perfect harmony. For our ancestors, this balance was not only observed in the heavens; it was embodied in the land, in the body, and within the rhythm of community. The Equinox marked a moment to return to center, to recalibrate, and to renew our relationship with life itself.
We invite you to gather with us in ceremony to honor this powerful passage through an Equinox Recalibration Ritual and a sacred offering known today as the Despacho—originally called Ayni Pukara in our native Andean language, meaning “the altar of reciprocity.” This ancient practice is prayer made visible: a living mandala through which we express gratitude, release what no longer serves, and restore harmony with Pachamama and the unseen realms.
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Ceremony Preparation
This is a ceremonial gathering held without plant medicine. It is a gentle, grounded, and inclusive space—open to all—where we come together in reverence, presence, and prayer. The ceremony is guided by ancestral wisdom and traditional Andean practices, creating a safe and supportive container for reflection, realignment, and renewal, and most importantly, GIVING BACK TO PACHAMAMA.
No prior experience is needed; you are invited simply as you are, with an open heart and a willingness to listen.
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During our time together, we will be guided through a sequence of sacred practices that mirror the harmony of the Equinox:
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We will enter an Equinox Recalibration Ritual, a ceremonial moment to restore balance within the body, heart, and spirit, aligning our inner landscape with the cosmic equilibrium of this day.
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Together, we will create an Ayni Pukara (Despacho)—a living mandala and prayer in form—offering gratitude, intentions, and blessings in sacred reciprocity with Pachamama and the unseen realms.
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Each participant will receive a Limpia Energética, a traditional cleansing ritual that gently clears stagnant or heavy energies, inviting lightness, clarity, and renewal.
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We will conclude by setting intentions attuned to the balance and rebirth of the Equinox, planting seeds for the cycle ahead with conscious awareness.
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This gathering is an invitation to remember balance—not as an abstract concept, but as a lived, embodied experience. Through prayer, sound, and sacred offerings, we return to harmony with the Earth and with ourselves, welcoming the new cycle with clarity, reverence, and grace.
Come as you are. Bring what you are ready to release, and what you are prepared to welcome.
DIET Before and after CEREMONY
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To support the beauty and intention of our shared altar, we invite each participant to bring the following:
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Fresh flowers – to contribute to the living mandala of the Ayni Pucara
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A crystal or sacred stone – something meaningful to you, which will be placed in the mandala and later buried in the Earth as an offering
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A plant-based snack to share – offered in the spirit of community, to enjoy together after the ceremony closes
Each item you bring becomes part of the prayer. They carry your energy, your gratitude, and your intentions, weaving them into the collective offering we return to the land.
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Ceremony Duration (the time we will be together): 2 hours
Ceremony start time: 8:00 AM -11:00PM
CEREMONY EXCHANGE PER PERSON $100.00
Ceremony Leaders and Medicine Keepers
The Willkasara Medicine Family of Peru
who has been serving the spiritual community around the globe for over 50 years through workshops, spiritual retreats, personalized healing sessions, and Plant Medicine Ceremonies. The Willkasara Medicine family's mission is to guide each person back to themselves and uncover the healer within, in order to achieve that mission. First we must liberate ourselves from trauma, addictions, losses, and any obstacles that do not allow us to transcend and move forward in our spiritual growth.
Willkasara's life's mission is to help individuals and families unlock the wisdom we hold within. Over the years, they have been carrying their traditions and sacred ceremonies across the world to share with those whose hearts are open for transformation.
Is a third-generation Medicine Keeper form a lineage of Medicine People. His lineage is related to the Waro Panaca, a pre-Inka Society. Wachan's father was a very well-known Chawpy Misa carrier ( Inka priest ) "I feel blessed to have been born in such a sacred land, and to have the privilege of caring on the ancient teachings and following the path of the ancient ones." Wachan has over 50 years of experience leading and facilitating Wachuma Plant Medicine Ceremonies around the world, helping people recover from ailments and addictions through teachings, spiritual counseling and Plant Medicine ceremonies of his People the Incas
Descendent of the Kogi people, the keepers of harmony for humanity has dedicated her life to carry on the legacy of the Kogi people and bring teachings of harmony with Mother Earth through the Sacred Plant Medicines. Form an early age Martika has been on many pilgrimages to the sacred mountains to gather the sacred music, and ceremonies of the Andes of Colombia and Peru. " Through the Sacred sound and our ceremonies we connect with Mother Earth and we are able to keep the balance for humanity."
Daughter of Wachan and Martika, a 4th generation Medicine Keeper. Born in Cusco, Peru. Since early childhood, Shiqwarkenty was brought up in Ceremony carrying on her traditions and ancient healing techniques of her culture and her long lineage directly connected to the Powerful Medicine People of the Andes and Quechua Nation.
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Shiqwarkenty's mission is to integrate families and youth with spiritual practices to enrich our life experiences, providing healing and Transformation.
Shiqwarkenty is a skilled sound healer and System Engineer.
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Inquiries :
Speak to Ceremony Coordinator ​
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Shiqwarkenty Bajiyoperak
Whatsapp +1 323 984 8509
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PRIVATE GROUP CEREMONIES AVAILABLE
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OUR CLIENTS EXPIRIENCES
MONICA COBIAN
The ceremony was beautiful and magical. Wachan and Martika are gentle and loving guides. They create a safe container for your heart to expand and flow. The lessons that were revealed were simple yet profound. Wachan’s wisdom and stories reminded me of staying present, doing all things with love, seeing the magic in things, and living in joy and gratitude.
Lecia
It can be difficult to do justice in words what truly must be felt to be understood, I shall do my best to convey the love, exploration & connection experienced during my time with Wachan, Martika & Shiqwarkenty.
. Willkasara Sacred Expeditions are personalized, healing & supportive. My expectations were far surpassed and each day I grew a deeper & closer bond to the Earth around me, myself and my traveling companions.
The scenery, if you can believe it, was truly enhanced in its great beauty by the accompanied music of Willkasara.
The attention to detail and consistent reminders of living in intention & mindfulness were devotedly displayed by our hosts and am currently still practicing many of their meditations today!
If you are reading this than my guess is you are curious. Let your spirit continue guiding you to and through this grounding, heart opening experience. 💓
Any Cooper
Wachan and Martika hold such Authentic and Powerful Medicine Space. They are a Pure Connection of Love and Respect and Gratitude. transformation and respect
AMY S.​
What a beautiful gift of a journey, with an extraordinary family. Sacred lands and stories, guides turned to friends. Every moment a discovery inside and out. Not to be missed!
PAUL ERWIN
I had no idea what to expect on my trip to Peru with Willkasara but what I experienced was far beyond what I could have imagined. Not only did I experience the beauty of the land, the sweetness of the people, the amazing local cuisine, the rich history of the place but what was really amazing was what I experience inside of myself. The sacred land & the wisdom of the Inca became alive in me through the amazing ceremonies & powerful guidance of our guides. Our guides didn't only show us & tour us through the ancient ruins but they gave us the experience of the ancient people. What I experienced was beyond amazing. It was the experience of joy, happiness, love, peace of mind, connection, clarity of thought, wisdom, simply said mind-blowing. If you've never been to Peru you are missing out & I would not experience Peru with anyone else. Willkasara is the only group I know that can give you the spirit & feeling of Peru beyond being a tourist. In Peru I became an experiencist. Wachan, Martika, Shiqwarkenty you were our guides & now you are our family. Thank you Thank you Thank you... Forever in gratitude for the incredible people you are...