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"When the winds blow very strongly against us, when difficulties are very strong against us, we can fly higher. That’s what I learned from the condor. The condor waits until there’s a strong wind against him, because he’s the largest bird in the world, and when there’s a strong wind against him, he throws himself in the void and flies higher."
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Don Alverto Taxo
Don Alverto Taxo is a master Iachak* of the Atis (Kichwa) people from the Cotopaxi region of Ecuador. He was given the highest honor of Master Iachak by the Shamanic Council of South America. He generously shares ancient Andean wisdom and practices with people who seek happiness, balance and fulfillment. Through simple habits and practices in daily life, he teaches us to feel the sacredness of each moment and every place. More…
*A "Iachak" is someone who embodies and shares the wisdom of his tradition for the benefit of others, acting as spiritual guide, healer and leader of the community.
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News
New books & Recordings by Taita Iachak
- Andean Wisdom of Connection - for our times
5 1/2" X 8 1/2", 62 pages, with colored photos & graphics—book in Spanish and English
Includes 4 audio CDs— oirigal Spanish/Kichwa recording (2), English translation with Kichwa songs (1) and CD of Don Alverto's songs, prayers and drumming for meditation and journeying (1)
In this unique audio recording, Master Iachak Alverto Taxo speaks with great eloquence and passion, calling us to return once again to our own heartfelt connection with the elements and nature.More...
5 1/2" X 8 1/2", 33 pages, with graphics throughout—book in Spanish and English
Now with audio CD of the book being read in English, and in Spanish by Don Alverto with Andean musical interludes.
An Invitation from the Andes contains the essence of Don Alverto's teachings and wisdom in short, poetic aphorisms to be savored and practiced again and again. The audio CD features More...
5 1/2" X 8 1/2", 72 pages
A beautiful illustrated and lined journal with sections to record your growing friendship with earth, air, fire, water, ushai. More...
7" X 7", 119 pages, with color photos and graphics throughout.
In an engagingly direct and intimate way, Master Iachak Alverto Taxo invites us into a world of connection and gratitude by showing us how to grow friendships with the earth, air, fire and water. In whatever circumstances we find ourselves, wherever we are, we can connect with the power of the Condor — the power to feel and connect through the heart. More...
Video Interview of Taita Iachak Alverto on the Web
The Global Oneness Project interviewed Don Alverto at his home in Membrillo, Ecuador in February. Watch the beautiful 5-minute video or the full interview. (Also on KarmaTube and YouTube!)
Video with Taita Iachak on the Pachamama Alliance Website
The Eagle and The Condor video 15min video
East Coast Encuentros, workshops and public talks in May and September 2009
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