The Healer - First Rite

he Healer’s Rite, also known as the Hampe Karpay in the Quechua language, comes from the lineage of the Hampikamayuq—the ancient healers of the Andes. These healers were known for their profound connection with spirit and their ability to channel powerful healing energy. They worked with the sacred mountains (Apus) and the forces of nature, understanding that true healing requires alignment with the energies of the universe.

This rite traces back to the Laika, a group of Earth-keepers who escaped the Spanish conquest by retreating into high mountain regions in Peru. These wisdom keepers, known as medicine men and women, have safeguarded this knowledge for thousands of years, ensuring its preservation and transmission. Through Villoldo’s collaboration with the Laika, the rites were adapted and brought forward to help humanity in this critical time of transformation.

Villoldo believes that the Laika were not only preserving these healing techniques for themselves but were acting as stewards for the planet, holding these ancient traditions in trust until the world was ready to receive them. In his work, Villoldo has emphasized that these rites are a gift to those who are prepared to step into their role as healers and agents of change in the world.