Interview with Maria Clara Castaneda. I met Maria-Clara in Germany (during a particularly painful time) while I was studying Shamanic Energy Medicine with the Four Winds. Maria Clara helps men and women leap fearlessly into the unknown. Initiated on the Shamanic path, after intense personal healing, she completed the Four Winds Light Body School training which integrates ancient Shamanic teachings with leading-edge neuroscience. Nowadays she assists The Four Winds and Los Quatros Caminos as an Ambassador and is a member of the Four Winds Office staff and faculty. In this episode, we talk about Shamanic Rituals. Particularly the Despacho ceremony of the Quechua Shamans of Peru, a ceremony Maria-Clara connects deeply with. Maria Clara has generously offered to create a Despacho with one lucky listener. If you found this episode inspiring, leave a comment below and be entered to win this unique opportunity to connect with Maria Clara! Our conversation reminded me of our elders. It was a gentle reminder that our elders need to be honored and cherished. What they have to share is so important. I encourage you to connect with the wise women and men in your communities and listen to their stories, hold their hands, thank them for sharing their wisdom.