The Sacred Paths

by María Quetzal

About María
Quetzal

María Quetzal is a medicine woman, healer and Shamanic Guide with a heart attuned to the rhythms of the Earth. Her journey began as a professional ballet dancer, where she learned the art of movement and discipline before discovering the transformative power of yoga and breathwork.

Guided by the ancestral wisdom of her grandmother, María embraced the shamanic path, blending ancient traditions with her own deep connection to the elements.

For over 20 years she has led retreats, mentories and rituals, sharing tools for healing, creativity, and awakening.

With a soul rooted in sacred music and the magic of cacao, María inspires others to align with their true essence and step into a life of harmony, purpose and expansion.

Conscious Retreats & Events

2024 - Portal Akalki Event

2024 - Conscious Event

The Magic of María Quetzal’s Events

María Quetzal’s events are sacred portals to transformation, weaving ancestral wisdom with modern practices to create experiences that touch the soul. Each gathering is a harmonious dance of healing and connection, guided by the elements and the heartbeat of Mother Earth.

Journeys begin with the grounding spirit of Cacao, opening the heart to a deep immersion through conscious breath and the profound depths of sound and vibration. In this sacred resonance, you return to the Source, remembering the raw frequency of your authentic essence. This clarity leads to the activation of voice and movement—a rhythmic awakening to your vital purpose—allowing you to expand and fully inhabit your truest, most authentic potential.

María’s spaces are infused with music, prayer and community, offering a safe and nurturing environment where magic unfolds. Whether at retreats, festivals, or intimate circles, each event is a celebration of life, unity, and the infinite possibilities of the heart.

Mistica Tribu

María Quetzal is a songwriter and co-founder of Mistica Tribu, a transformative music and vocal collective, born in 2024.

With the intention of empowering each participant’s unique voice, Mística Tribu weaves ancestral traditions with heartfelt expression. Their events always culminate in the medicine music of Mística Tribu, with original songs that raise vibrations, ignite joy and inspire powerful manifestations.

Festivals

The yearly festivals co-created by María Quetzal and AWAKIN honor Mayan wisdom while embracing collective transformation. These gatherings bring Mayan grandparents to share sacred teachings and rituals with new generations, bridging ancient traditions and modern consciousness.

Through ceremonies, medicine music, and healing practices, the festivals celebrate community as a powerful force for personal and collective growth, inspiring a harmonious and sustainable way of living.