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About Amaru Zitlallinikue

Amaru Zitlallinikue is in Service to Truth, Divine Sovereignty and the Sacred Healing Ceremonies of our Ancestors.

She is a Dietera in the Shipibo Lineage, Vision Quester in the Lakota Tradition, Danzante de Luna, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher, Sound Healer, Harpist & Keeper of Ancestral Songs.

Spirit guided her to work with healing plant allies out of sheer necessity. After her personal experience of healing, she became an advocate for natural medicine, holistic wellness and the traditions of our ancestors. 

She has been in service organizing, facilitating and supporting healing rituals with Elders from Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Guatemala.

She is particularly passionate about ceremonial preparation and integration - Knowing that how we arrive to the work, and what we do after the work is as important as the work itself… The real ceremony is how we choose to live our daily lives.

Amaru believes that we are all the Children of Mother Earth. And that her plants are here to support us. Our only job is to arrive with an open heart, sincerity, kindness, humility, respect and good intentions for ourselves and humanity.

Amaru continues her personal studies by making consistent pilgrimages to sacred lands, learning from mother nature and her treasured Maestras & Maestros, the Guardians of the Medicines from the Forest.

Irake. Mitakuye Oyasin. Ometeotl. Haux Haux. Pamparios!

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Our Names

Amaru Ñan Warmi

Woman Who Walks the Path of the Great, Mysterious Serpent

Quechua - Given after Vision Quest in Ecuador

Zihuakoatl Zitlallinikue

Serpent Woman Wearing a Skirt Sewn of Stars

Nahuatl - Given after Danza in Mexico

Metsa Rate

Shocking Beauty

Shipibo - Given after Dieta in Peru

Sarala Putri / सरल पुत्री

Daughter of the Pine Trees / Daughter of Purity

Sanskrit - Given after Yoga Teacher Training

Daniy’el Rāhēl | דניאלה רחל

Strength, Compassion, Power, Beauty, Fertility

Hebrew - Given name at Birth

Mīryām Shoshánnah / מִרְיָם שׁוֹשַׁנָּה

Rebellion, Prophetess, First Female Drummer, Rose

Hebrew - Chosen Hebrew Name

Love for Guided By Grandma

  • "I had the most peaceful and heart-opening experience at our Cacao Ceremony at Aura, led by Amaru. Her deep knowledge and reverence for the medicine and spirit of cacao, along with the other medicines she shared, like Hapéh, created such a sacred and intentional space. Aura felt truly blessed and activated as Amaru guided us in anchoring our prayers. It was one of the most beautiful and transformative ceremonies I've ever attended."

    - Natalya S, Co-Founder of Aura North Beach Village in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

  • “The cacao ceremony facilitated by Amaru was an extraordinary journey of connection, healing and love. Amaru’s guidance throughout the ceremony was gentle yet powerful, creating a safe and sacred environment. This is a truly magical experience that I would recommend to anyone seeking connection and transformation.”

    - Michelle G, Owner of Yoga on Breakers in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

  • "The ceremony facilitated by Amaru was truly a profound experience. Amaru has a traditional approach in how she carries the ceremony which is rooted in wisdom & reverence."

    - Sara M, South Florida

  • “Amaru’s facilitation was deeply transformative. She approached the ceremony with so much integrity, kindness, wisdom & her whole heart. Her wisdom exceeds my ability to express it. Without the safety of her space and presence, I would not have been able to go as deep as I did at this time. Thank you, Amaru.”

    - Rachel B, South Florida

  • “Amaru created such a sacred and authentic space during her cacao ceremony. From the moment she began to sing, I felt an overwhelming wave of emotion—tears poured down my face as I instantly connected with her energy and the presence of my ancestors. Her voice, her presence, and the intention she carries are pure magic. The ceremony was a deeply moving and transformative experience, and I am so grateful to have been part of it.”

    - Kristine L, New Jersey

  • "Amaru takes so much care. You can tell that she has a lot of experience being in a ceremonial space. Her songs were so beautiful and lifted the space into an even higher vibration."

    - Tara M, New York City

  • "I am so glad that I was able to experience my first cacao ceremony with Amaru. It was a beautiful and moving experience. I came away joyful with a feeling that I can only describe as a calm alertness. I highly recommend this experience."

    - Binnie R, New York City

  • "Amaru leads from a a place of reverence, knowledge and love. I felt that it was a safe container to go deep."

    - Kerry O, New York City

  • "Thank you for showing us what beauty is. For reminding me that it is safe to be open and better to be vulnerable. Deep appreciation for the spiritual leader that you are."

    - Stefan L, South Florida

  • "The Medicine Songs that Amaru invokes during the ceremony carried me throughout the entire journey and I could feel the depth of the work that she has done with her teachers in South America."

    - Eric L, New York City

  • "I am so grateful for all that you are and the multitude of ways that you show up for so many."

    - Samantha M, Kansas City

  • "It was an honor to sit in this Sacred Prayer. I could feel the power of your heart. Thank you for seeing me."

    - Michael H, Kansas City

  • “Thank you, Amaru, for the high level of integrity in which you carry this work. There are other people out there who are doing this work, but not everyone pays as much attention to the details as you do. I very much value and appreciate your level of care.”

    - Alex S, New York City

  • "I have been to several ceremonies before and attending yours was a deeply nourishing experience that inspired profound gratitude. The ceremonial cacao that you prepared was delicious! I am thankful for your love, compassion and patience, which gave me the opportunity to rewire my fears around working with plant medicine."

    - Melody V, Yoga Teacher at Bombay Room Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

  • “I am very particular on attending ceremonies and who the ceremony is facilitated by. Being in ceremony with Amaru has allowed me to go deeper into the medicine of cacao because I feel safe. I suggest to anyone who may feel hesitant to feel at ease."

    - Jackie N, South Florida

  • “Amaru’s cacao ceremony was profound & powerful. I didn’t know what to expect when arriving, as it was my first ceremony, but I never imagined it to be on the level that it was. It is something you simply have to experience for yourself to understand. Thank you, Amaru for sharing your gift!”

    - Ashley M, New York City

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