Vera Lopez is the founder of Spirits of the Earth, a travel company specializing in spiritual journeys to sacred sites. She is a transformation teacher, shamanic minister, and Andean priestess, who has received direct initiation from shamanic elders in several traditions, including the Q’eros of Peru. She lives in Illinois.
Foreword by Carley Mattimore
PREFACE
The Calling of Chuma: High Priestess of Machu Picchu
Acknowledgments
INTRODUCTION
Serpent of Light: The Great Shift to the Andes
PART 1
THE COSMOLOGY OF PERU
1 The Q’eros Nation: An Introduction
2 Chakana: Symbol of Andean Cosmology
3 Karpays: Initiations of Shamanic Peru
PART 2
The Sacred Land and Temples of Peru
4 Building with Intention: Landing Place of the Gods
5 Cuzco: Navel of the Earth
6 Moray: Womb of the Inca
7 Ollantaytambo: House of the Dawn
8 Pisac: The Seer’s Chair
9 Machu Picchu: University and Library of the Ancient Inca
10 The Ica Region: Dr. Cabrera and the Ica Stones
PART 3
Preparing for a Sacred Journey to Peru
11 Preparation: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Facets
12 Sharing: Shamanic Stories from Peru
13 Opening the Mesa of Our Hearts: Journey with Snake, Puma, and Condor
AFTERWORD
The Condor, the Eagle, and the Pachacuteq Prophecy
APPENDIX
The Law of Ayni in Action
Resources
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
