Sacred Maya Tours
MAYA SACRED PATH TO 2012
Return to the Sacred Path of the Sun
Presented by Iluminado Tours and
Sacred
Earth Journeys. Journey with us and
Return
to the Sacred Path of the Sun on our
2008 Maya Sacred Path to 2012 program.
Dates: November 28 to December 7, 2008
Location: Yucatán, Mexico
Price: $2,659.00 USD double occupancy.
Price includes the teachings, site entry fees, ceremonies, accommodation, ground transportation, most meals, and more.
This is a tour series which began in 2005 and will be offered each year leading up to and past 2012, the end of the Mayan calendar. Each year we focus on different aspects of Mayan teachings and visit different Mayan sites as part of our journey. These journeys are for serious students who wish to evolve a deeper awareness of the true Mayan teachings and thus, evolve themselves through a spiritual awakening of cosmic consciousness.
This year, our focus is on the role of the sun, our sacred central star in the solar system of planets, and the cosmology of the Mayan understanding of the sun in the evolution of our consciousness.
In ancient times, the Maya Lord Ah-Kin-Pech travelled this path and connected with the soul of the sun while he planted the seeds of wisdom he received from the essence of the Sun. We will follow in his footsteps, back to the source of the Sun, and participate in sacred Mayan ceremonies and rituals where we will harvest the sacred wisdom from these seeds, planted by Lord Ah-Kin-Pech, to understand the value this wisdom contains.
Our journey will take us through the scenic and diverse regions of the Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo, visiting unique and ancient Maya sites along the way such as, Edzná, “The House of the Sacred Mantras”, Chicanná, Kalakmul, “the Place with Twin Pyramids”, Kohunlich, “The Temple of the Father Sun”, and Becán, “The Initiatic Path of the Serpent”. We will venture off the beaten track to explore these less visited sites for private and peaceful ceremonies, and to work intimately with the energies of each site.
Our ceremonies will help to quiet our minds and to open our hearts for inner teachings to be revealed to each of us, and are intended to help us evolve as spiritual beings. We will also immerse ourselves deep in the lush jungle to listen to and discover the captivating sounds and sights of nature, and then end off our journey at the beautiful Tucan Siho Playa beach for a welcomed rest before returning to colonial Mérida.
We will combine our visits to the sacred sites with traditional Mayan ceremonies led by Miguel Angel Vergara and his informative teachings of the Maya Wisdom and Cosmology. We will also have three lectures with Richard Jelusich: The Sun and the Maya,an immersion into the esoteric teachings of the Maya and the deeper meaning of their relationship to the sun; Why the Maya studied the Heavens, a discussion on Mayan Astroarchaeology and the concept of the “Yugas”; and Past Lives, Karma and Reincarnation, an exploration of the cycles of birth and rebirth and the enigmatic mystery of the Maya’s appearance and sudden “disappearance”.
Tour Leaders: Renowned spiritual teacher, healer and author, Richard Jelusich, Ph.D. has been teaching, giving lectures, workshops and private sessions for over 20 years. He is the author of Eye of the Lotus: Psychology of The Chakras, his work about how dominant chakras affect the way we perceive and react to our life’s experiences. Maya Master Teacher, Miguel Angel Vergara, Master Maya Teacher, studied for 17 years with Mayan elder and wisdom keeper, Don Vincente Martin, and teaches seminars in Mexico and abroad on Mayan astronomy, philosophy, calendar, glyphs & symbols, medicine, cosmovision, traditions and prayers, ceremonies and healing.Tour Summary
Day 1 Arrive in Mérida
Day 2 Day of the Dead Closing Ceremony
Day 3 Edzná
Day 4 Chicanná
Day 5 Kalakmul
Day 6 Kohunlich
Day 7 Becán, Xpujil, Tucan Siho Playa
Day 8 Full beach day, Candle-lit Closing Ceremony
Day 9 Campeche, Mérida
Day 10 Depart Mérida
FEES:
TOUR PRICE PER PERSON (LAND ONLY)
Per person, double occupancy$2,659.00 USD
Single Supplement, $500 USD
Please join us on this transformational journey – but please book early to avoid disappointment – our tour filled quite quickly last year, and the group size is limited to 25 participants. Also, please note that it is not required that you commit to every year in the Maya Sacred Path to 2012 program, you may join us for one or more journeys as you please. Each tour is a stand-alone program.
For full itinerary, more information, or to register please contact Trudy Woodcock by using the contact form or by sending an email to info@iluminado-tours.com
SACRED MAYA JOURNEY
Opening Our Hearts to Mother Earth
Journey with us to Palenque in Chiapas, Mexico to invoke the Sacred Feminine through drum, chant, ceremony, sacred site visits, and quiet reflection.
Date: February 14 – 21, 2009
Location: Chiapas, Mexico
Price: $1,895.00 USD double occupancy (single supplement $250)
The Maya calendar’s end-date of 2012 signifies the transition into a new era. For many of us it is obvious that the Earth is now in the midst of a major transformation and in order for us to play our role, fulfill our purpose in this evolutionary transition, we must find a way to raise our vibration and achieve balance and harmony in our lives.
On this journey, we connect deeply with the energy of the Sacred Feminine as it increases and seeks balance with the Sacred Male energy. Through Maya ceremonies, teachings, discussion, site visits, drumming, devotional song, reflective time, and more, we'll invoke the Sacred Feminine and learn to connect with this energy and how to use it in these rapidly changing times, skills that are so important for both men and women as we seek balance and harmony.
On this journey we will:
- visit the Maya sites; Palenque, Bonampak, Yaaxchilán
- participate in Maya ceremonies
- drum, chant, and sing daily
- take a boat ride on the Usumacinta River
- connect deeply with the Maya Sacred Feminine
- connect with the ancient Maya teachers at sacred sites
- find our role in the coming shift in consciousness
- share experiences with other spiritual seekers
- relax, reflect, swing from a hammock, read, have fun!
Leading us on our journey:
Miguel Angel Vergara is internationally well-known for his great knowledge, clear understanding, and deep respect for the sacred teachings of the Maya. He is author of many books, including one on IxCheel, The Maya Sacred Feminine. He teaches in a heart-centered style that connects rapidly and profoundly with his students.
Judy Piazza is known in and out of the country for her extraordinary talent, creating resonance and rhythms that excite the spirit, calm the mind, expand the heart, and feed the body. Her generous and clear style is well received, respected, and grounded in her love and gratitude to all our relations.
JOIN US IN PALENQUE AS WE DRUM, CHANT, AND CONNECT WITH THE MAYA SACRED FEMININE
For full itinerary, more information, or to register please contact Trudy Woodcock by using the contact form or by sending an email to info@iluminado-tours.com
The Serpent of Light
Kukulkan Descends at Chichen Itza
Join us for a Spring Equinox Journey to discover the Sacred Maya Wisdom & to explore the Mystery of the Crystal Skulls. Presented by Iluminado Tours and Sacred Earth Journeys.
Dates: March 20 – 29, 2009
Location: Yucatán, Mexico
Price: $2,675.00 USD double occupancy (single supplement $500)
Join Maya Master Teacher, Miguel Angel Vergara Calleros and acclaimed author and researcher, Stephen Mehler on a transformational Spring Equinox journey to receive the light of Kukulkan and explore the mysteries of the enigmatic Crystal Skulls. Travel during this magical time of the equinox when the Serpent of Light descends the Pyramid of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza offering us the gift of Cosmic Energy. Accept this gift and with it voyage through the heart of the Maya world to connect with the wisdom of the Ancients.
Explore the ancient Maya Ceremonial Sites of the Yucatan; climb pyramids, meditate in sacred temples, explore mysterious caves, swim in sacred cenotes, and create your personal connections with the Sacred Wisdom. Throughout the journey, to aid you in your personal growth and transformation, you will be accompanied by knowledgeable tour leaders, wise local shamans, and the spirits of the ancient teachers who are still found at the Maya sites today.
Shrouded in mystery, obscurity, and ambiguity, the Crystal Skulls are legendary. Throughout the journey, Stephen will discuss his and other theories relating to the Crystal Skulls, and how they are connected to the Maya and other ancient civilizations. Drawing on his years of vast research and extensive testing, Stephen will share his findings and conclusions on various Crystal Skulls, and shed light on this long standing mystery.
At the ancient sites, Miguel Angel will lead you through sacred ceremonies, rituals and meditations to open the portals to the Sacred Maya Wisdom and will share the insights and teachings received by him from the elders.
Experience the mystical land of the Maya on this once in a life-time opportunity. Allow yourself to receive the spiritual energies and cosmic light and be transported back through history on this exciting Sacred Maya Journey. Step through the portals of time, immerse yourself in a new dimension, and ignite your consciousness.
Find out more about...
Miguel Angel Vergara
Stephen Mehler
For full itinerary, more information, or to register please contact Trudy Woodcock by using the contact form or by sending an email to info@iluminado-tours.com
THE MAGIC OF THE QUETZAL – JAGUAR
A Sacred Maya Journey to Guatemala
The Quetzal, national bird of Guatemala, is the Maya symbol for the Heart of the Sky. The Jaguar, still found in the jungles of Guatemala, is the Maya symbol for the Heart of the Earth. Throughout this journey, with the Maya sacred teachings and our personal experiences, we will learn about the balance between Heaven and Earth, how to live successfully in both the spiritual and the material worlds.
Dates: To Be Announced
Location: Guatemala
Price: $2,980.00 USD (double occupancy), single supplement $385.
Price includes the teachings, ceremonies, site entry fees, accommodation, ground transportation, most meals and more.
During our journey we will see the best of Guatemala and even slip into Honduras to visit the exciting site of Copán. We will see Quiriguá with its stele giving the beginning date of 3113 BC for the Maya Long Count Calendar. We will spend two days at the spectacular site of Tikal. We will see the beautiful colonial city of Antigua, Lake Atitlán, monkeys and colorful birds, volcanoes, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, and much, much more.
Join us on a 10 day adventure in incredible Guatemala!
- Explore ancient Maya sites, including Tikal and Copán
- Participate in Maya ceremonies
- Shop at the colorful markets in Chichicastenago
- Visit Antigua, one of the oldest and most beautiful colonial cities
- Learn about the ancient customs and traditions still alive today
- Experience the connection with Mother Nature at her very best
- Meet the friendly Maya people of today
- Learn about the Maya Calendar and how to apply it to your life
- Share experiences and ideas with like-minded people
The group is being kept small to allow Maya Master Teacher, Miguel Angel Vergara, to share more teachings and ideas with us both formally and informally, at the sites, on the bus, and at the hotels.
Please register early!
It is a small group and the number is limited.
For full itinerary, more information, or to register please contact Trudy Woodcock by using the contact form or sending an email to info@iluminado-tours.com
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