Shamanic Initiations
The Munay-Ki Rites
8 Week SHAMANIC Mentoring Program
upcoming: february & march 2025
Dream your world into being with the Munay-Ki Rites.
~ Alberto Villoldo
Based on initiatory practices of the shamans of the Andes and the Amazon, the Munay-Ki are nine rites of initiation to become a person of wisdom and power.
They are energetic transmissions that heal the wounds of the past – the genetic and karmic inheritance we are born with.
They transform and upgrade the luminous energy field and re-inform our DNA, enabling us to grow a new body that ages, heals, and dies differently.
In the Quechua language, “Munay” means universal love. “Ki” is from the Japanese word for energy. Together, these words mean energy of love. After you go through the nine rites of the Munay-Ki, you can begin to dream the world into being – the world that we want our children’s children to inherit.
An Intimate Journey
The Munay-Ki Rites
My personal experience with receiving the Munay-Ki Rites was nothing short of “shockingly transformational”!
I embarked on this journey at a time in my life were I was ready to commit 100% to creating the life I only dared to dream of! I was ready for more, yet I had no idea what it would entail. Just that the timing was NOW!
If you are at a crossroads in your life, or ready to completely uplevel in all facets, I invite you to consider me as your journey guide.
With the receiving and integrating of each of these Rites of Initiation, your world will change. Some times subtly and other times more abruptly. Either way, know that what unfolds is divinely guided by your soul, for your highest timeline and greatest good!
What are the Munay-Ki Rites?
The Munay-Ki is not a religion nor a philosophy. It is a way of life, which embodies ethical, moral, and spiritual guidelines for spiritual growth, development, and evolution. This class is for those who identify as being on the path of Ascension.
They are energetic transmissions that heal the wounds of the past – the genetic and karmic inheritance we are born with. They transform and upgrade the luminous energy field and re-inform our DNA, enabling us to grow a new body that ages, heals, and dies differently.
What is the origin of the Munay-Ki Rites?
The Munay-Ki Rites have roots originating from the ancient shamanic traditions of the Andean people of Peru. According to tradition, the Rites were first passed down by the Q’ero shamans, who are said to be the last of the Inca line of shamans. The Q’ero shamans believe that the Munay-Ki Rites are a way to reconnect with the spiritual wisdom of their ancestors and the natural world.
The Munay-Ki Rites were modified and reintroduced to the modern world by Dr Alberto Villoldo. Dr Villoldo had been trained in the Munay-Ki Rites by the Q’ero shamans and was determined to share their teachings with the world. He began teaching the Munay-Ki Rites to people in the United States and Europe, and the tradition soon spread around the world.
Does receiving the Rites make you a “Shaman”?
No. I personally do not refer to myself as a shaman, but rather a mentor. Even though the dictionary meaning of shaman does not indicate a particular region or culture of origin, there is a cultural component that requires respect of the indigenous and traditional origins. I, therefore, do not agree with attaching the label of “Shaman” to the Munay-Ki Rites.
And to clarify, the Munay-Ki Rites are suitable for anyone seeking personal growth and transformation - you do not need to be any type of practitioner to receive the Rites. The delivery has been designed in a way to give you ancient tools for modern day living.
When you receive the Rites, you may deliver them to others. However, I encourage anyone who is interested in becoming a Munay-Ki Rites Facilitator and Mentor to immerse themselves in further study, training and a cultural appreciation to ensure that when delivered to others, it is done so with a deep understanding of how the Rites may create shifts and change in their life.
How can you ensure the authenticity and integrity of the Rites?
My training outside of the Munay-Ki Rites has given me the opportunity to guide many through transformational change, and the sometimes uncomfortable experience of shedding all that no longer serves. I have a degree in Psychology, plus qualifications in coaching, energy healing, embodiment mentoring and have invested in many incredible mentors. I am confident in my capacity to provide the appropriate support that comes with the instalment of the Rites into a client’s energy field.
In addition, I trained over 6 months with the highly experienced Karen Tetther, in the delivery, teachings and installation of the Munay-Ki Rites. Karen has spent much time in Peru, and shares her wisdom and knowledge, as well as the cultural teachings, ceremonies and rituals of the Shamans and Maestros of Peru.
After reading and learning about the cultural teachings, ceremonies and rituals, my soul yearned to have my own personal experience. So I was blessed with the opportunity to invest significantly in my own spiritual pilgrimage through Peru! I was honoured to experience many ceremonial blessings from the Maestros and Shamans, including the first initiation of a Karpay Ceremony of Munay (Opening the Heart) with The Sacred Path Of The Inca Healer "Paqo-Ñusta Pampamesayoq".
In 2025, I am undertaking a 12 month Medicine Woman apprenticeship of Hampiq Ñust’a, and will be returning to Peru once again for a deepening in this calling.
My intention in the delivery of the Munay-Ki Rites is to provide an experience that is not only transformational but also in deep respect, reverence and honouring of the cultural environment in which the Rites were born.
As with all spiritual training, it is not enough to simply learn healing from a teacher, you must make the training your own. This means exploring one’s own connection to the Spirit world, and one’s own way of doing things. Not everything that one is taught may resonate, whilst other things – often unexpected things – sometimes do!
What happens after you receive the Rites?
As you receive each Rite you will find yourself on the path of fire, the rapid path to enlightenment - doors previously shut, will be opened, a sense of knowing, many synchronicities and visions will begin to manifest in your life!
Throughout your journey with receiving the Rites, I will be guiding, mentoring and supporting you through this major transformation. You will feel a pull into a new way of being! Should you require further assistance after the journey has been completed, I would be more than happy to support you!
Why an 8 Week Mentoring Program?
Receiving these Rites over a 2 month period allows for the gradual integration and embodiment of the Rites, whilst receiving mentoring based on what is happening in your world each week.
There are no coincidences, and each Rite is likely to reflect something from your outer world at the time you receive it.
Journeying together in a small group allows for sharing of experiences, and a deeper understanding of the Rites in an everyday setting.
Not only do you receive the Munay-Ki Rites in this program, but also the guidance and support of divine timing and divine orchastration.
The Nine Rites of the Munay-Ki
Rite 3 Harmony Rite
It connects us to animal spirits Serpent, Jaguar, Hummingbird, Eagle, and Condor that reset our instincts so we can maintain physical and emotional integrity. For example, they warn us about the right relationships with people, at the right times, and at the right places. In addition, it connects us to the Guardians of the three mythical worlds: upper, middle, and lower. These keepers guide our evolution, instigating us to heal our past and guiding us to a healthy and auspicious future.
Rite 2 Bands of Power
These are five energetic belts woven around the body with the essence of each element: earth, water, fire, air, and pure light. These bands strengthen our connection with nature and act as filters disintegrating negative and heavy energies, thus protecting us physically and psychically.
Rite 1 Healers Rite
Connects you to a lineage of luminous healers from the past to assist you in your personal transformation, awakening the healing power so that everyone you touch is blessed. We access tremendous spiritual assistance; ancient healers who help heal the wounds of the past and of our ancestors.
Rite 4 Seers Rite
It establishes new neural connections between the visual cortex, the third eye, and the heart. Thus, the inner vision of the invisible world of subtle energies is awakened together with the grace of those who see with the eyes of love and compassion.
Rite 5 Daykeepers Rite
It initiates us to a lineage of medicine men and women who bring health and harmony to a community by activating and feeding their altars. The elements earth, water, wind, fire, space are honoured and balanced with prayers and intention so life may flow in sacred order. This lineage brings great awareness of the gentle and receptive qualities of life, healing and empowering our relationship to the feminine.
Rite 6 Wisdomkeepers Rite
The wisdom of this lineage is not about accumulating information in our heads the way a computer does on its hard drive. The Alto Mesayok remembers how to dialogue with nature, understanding in their hearts the energy that moves her cycles and rhythms. In the Andes they are renowned for their ability to call lightning and for their intimate connection with the guardian spirits of the mountains. It heals our relationship to the masculine.
Rite 7 Earthkeepers Rite
These men and women have the truest and broadest vision about the meaning of life on Earth. They are not the ones handling the greatest amount of theories and scientific data about the evolution of species. Rather, they have the perspective of life from the consciousness of the sun and the stars that illuminate us. In the mystical Andes they are recognised as the ascended masters who communicate with the stars and masticate their knowledge to deliver it in a soft, discreet, and digestible way to their peoples. Just as a mother chews food for her baby who doesn’t have teeth.
Rite 8 Starkeepers Rite
This initiation awakens the perception of our possible future, warning us about the dangers and opportunities; about the horrors and the beauty. It is the awareness of prophets who do not only know the prophecy from a distance, but take an active role in affecting change for a better destiny. From the point of view of Dr. Alberto Villoldo, this initiation opens the doorway to lucidly participate in our evolution from ‘homo sapiens’ to ‘homo luminous’.
Rite 9 Creator Rite
This initiation stimulates us to discover our infinite nature not separated from the creative source and all of creation; makes us sensible to our manifesting power and teaches us to dream the world into being. The Taitanchis Rantis makes us realise that creating is not only a privilege, but also a responsibility, for which, it invites us to create with great love and courage.
Are you ready for deep transformation?
Are you seeking more freedom and opportunity?
Does your soul yearn for more expansion?
Are you desiring more meaningful ceremony and ritual in your life?
Step through the threshold and into the person you came here to be!
Allow me to guide you with the Munay-Ki Rites!
My journey with Kate began in January 2024, the energy movement began even before we met, I soul already connected with her. Kate offers different circles and each of them are magical and powerful, every time I join a circle I expand and get to connect deeper and deeper with my guides.
Kate did a magnificent land and house clearing, not only her touch has positively impacted my household but also in my neighbourhood my connection with the Pachamama has intensified since then.
Kate’s connection with the shamanic practice is beyond words, my ancestors confirmed it on the first cacao ceremony, then with Munay-ki rites and the rite of the womb, aho!
The respectful way Kate shares her shamanic teachings is amazing. Kate’s mentorship has supported in the discovery of my soul purpose and my connection with the angelical realm and the divine source.
My soul deeply appreciates the magical experience I have experienced so far with Kate and the beautiful part is that there is much more to me.
In Munay, Kathy
8 Week Shamanic MenTORING
The Munay-Ki Rites are designed to be delivered as a whole journey, progressively moving through Rite 1 to Rite 9.
The group mentoring with Kate Maryam as your Munay-Ki Guide is structured in a way to space our the delivery of the Rites across 8 weeks. You may also like to receive Rite of the Womb, the 13th Rite, as a separate offering after the completion of this journey.
Session One
Opening the Journey with Ceremonial Cacao
History & introduction to the Munay-Ki Rites
Shamanic & cultural teachings to assist with the integration of the Rites
Intention setting & seeding
Energetic cleanse & preparation to receive the energetic transmissions
Session Two
Receive the teachings and energetic transmission of Rite 1 - The Healer’s Rite and Rite 2 - The Bands of Power
Session Three
Teaching of the 4 Power Animal Archetypes of Inca Shamanism
Receive the teachings and energetic transmission of Rite 3 - The Harmony Rite
Session Four
Teaching of the Alta Major Chakra, and the 7 Psychic Senses
Receive the teachings and energetic transmission of Rite 4 - The Seer’s Rite
Session Five
Receive the teachings and energetic transmission of Rite 5 - The Daykeeper’s Rite and Rite 6 - The Wisdomkeeper’s Rite (balance of feminine and masculine energies)
Session Six
Receive the teachings and energetic transmission of the Rite 7 - The Earthkeeper’s Rite
Session Seven
Receive the teachings and energetic transmission of Rite 8 - The Starkeeper’s Rite
Session Eight
Receive the teachings and energetic transmission of Rite 9 - The Creator Rite
Journey integration
K’Intu and Fire Celebration
Mesa Blessing & Light Language Transmission
Being a custodian of the Rites
Awarding certificates
Your Eight Week Journey also includes:
The authentic energetic transmission of the Rites, with extensive teachings, meditations, sound healings and Shamanic musical journeys
The energetic protection, mentorship & guidance of Kate throughout the duration of the journey
Support in-between sessions via group chat in WhatsApp
Additional Peruvian teachings and rituals beyond the Munay-Ki Rites, including creating a Shamanic altar, Fire Ceremony practice, working with the four elements for transformative healing
Pi Stone - the specific crystal used for the transmission of the Rites
An extensive Munay-Ki Rites manual printed for your convenience
Certificate upon completion
Group Mentoring Container:
Our sessions are for 2.5 hours each week, delivered in-person, as follows:
10am to 12.30pm - Fridays at “The Old Church” - Bli Bli
89 Willis Road, Bli Bli
This container will commence Friday 7 February to Friday 28 March 2025.
Next Steps?
If you feel drawn to this sacred path, I invite you to join me for the February-March 2025 container.
Contact me to request a program brochure which has more details regarding pricing and payment plan options.
I look forward to guiding you on this path!
Reach out to Kate for details regarding pricing and payment plan options
Book in a 15 minute complimentary discovery call with Kate to answer any questions
Email hello.katemaryam@gmail.com for your program brochure and to secure your place!
Your Journey Guide
Kate Maryam has a deep appreciation and affinity with shamanic culture, teachings and healing.
Kate is a modern Medicine Woman, Shamanic Healer & Teacher, Psychic Seer, and Spiritual & Soul Mentor. Her path and purpose in life is to guide others on their inner journey to back to their true essence, their divine nature, and their sacred self.
She has answered a strong calling to dive deeper into shamanic practices to compliment her existing soul service work in energy healing, psychic development, feminine embodiment and plant medicine healing.
Kate embarked upon a spiritual pilgrimage through the sacred sites of Peru, and was blessed to experience many ceremonial blessings from the Maestros and Shamans, including the first initiation of a Karpay Ceremony of Munay (Opening the Heart) with The Sacred Path Of The Inca Healer "Paqo-Ñusta Pampamesayoq".
In 2025, she is undertaking a 12 month Medicine Woman apprenticeship of Hampiq Ñust’a, and will be returning to Peru for a deepening in this calling.
Kate has a passion for empowering others with the tools and strategies needed to live a full of love, connection and courage, and through strengthening their relationship with their own inner voice and wisdom. She believes in the powerful healing properties of the sun, the moon and our natural surrounds, and a deep grounded connection to Pachamama.
Kate is honoured to share the sacred experience of the Munay-Ki Rites, not only as an energetic transmission of the Rites, but also the mentoring and teaching that allow for the integration into the personal life of the initiate.
To enquire or book in to receive the Rites in this 8 Week Shamanic Mentoring Program, please contact hello.katemayram@gmail.com.
Please note that the Rites are to be shared freely, but the investment fee is in exchange for my mentoring skill set, facilitation time, resources and other costs associated with the delivery and integration of this journey.