Children of the Seven Rays was founded in 2006 by Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta and Starr Muranko, following a sacred ceremony held high in the Andes of Peru. It was in that ceremony that the first spark of this work was born, a clear call to share the Heart of the Condor wisdom and to help others walk a path of remembrance and reverence.
Our work is rooted in sharing Indigenous wisdom teachings and in honouring the traditions and living lineages from which they come. Guided by the Andean principle of Sumaq Kausay, Living Life in a Good Way with All of Existence, we support a way of life based on integrity and right-relationship with all that surrounds us.
In the Quechua language, Children of the Seven Rays translates to Inti Churincuna Canchis Illa. This name speaks to a way of living not in the black or the white, but within the full spectrum of the rainbow, a space of balance, transformation, and transmutation. It is deeply rooted in Mother Earth, the Sacred Temples of the Andes, and the living lineage of Jhaimy’s Elders and Masters.
Over the years, a strong and caring community has grown around this work. Together, we hold a grounded space for learning, reflection, and practice, a place where the teachings can be experienced and integrated into daily life.
Children of the Seven Rays is a place to return to yourself.
A place to remember who you are, to feel empowered and supported on your path, and to live with connection to your heart and the world around you.
Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta is a Traditional Curandero (Healer) born and raised in the Andes who has walked the path of a Wisdomkeeper for over 35 years. He has trained and studied with his Elders and Masters and holds a deep reverence for the teachings of his Ancestors. One of his greatest joys is to be able to share this sacred knowledge with others so that they can feel empowered and grounded in their own lives and be in right-relationship with all of their relations.
He has been invited to share his knowledge at conferences, workshops and specialized tours throughout South America, Europe and North America and holds a degree in tourism from La Universidad Andina del Cusco. He has been an invited keynote speaker at several universities, including Trent University in the Indigenous Studies Program, and McGill University.
He is the host of the Heart of the Condor Podcast sharing Andean Wisdom to Inspire, Uplift and Empower Your Path. He is a regular speaker at summits focused on the importance of walking in integrity when sharing Indigenous knowledge and working with Plant Masters; a recognized area of expertise for him.
Jhaimy is the Co-Founder of Children of the Seven Rays which provides an online platform to share Andean Wisdom teachings globally as well as offering specialized 1:1 mentorship, spiritual guidance and once-in-a-lifetime private Journeys to Peru.
Interested in booking Jhaimy for an interview or as a guest speaker? Please reach out to us at: [email protected]
Starr Muranko (Co-Founder)
One of Starr’s greatest joys in life is to create safe and sacred spaces where community can gather to learn and grow together. She is passionate about sharing Indigenous wisdom teachings and cultivating transformative experiences for all who walk through the doors of Children of the Seven Rays.
She has been a Mesa Carrier for over 25 years and facilitator of community circles walking alongside Jhaimy on this Path. She is at the heart of our Yachay Wasi community and Ayllu Kallpa.
As a professional dancer/choreographer she weaves her spiritual practice through her creativity while honouring her mixed Ancestry of Cree (Moose Cree First Nation) French and German in all of her work. She has a deep love of nature, global adventures, and spending time in circle with children and Elders.
Martine Kleissen
Martine is passionate about the sacred work of Children of the Seven Rays and how Andean wisdom anchors people deeply in their hearts with sweetness while grounding them to the powerful medicine of Mother Earth. She is grateful to be a Dreamweaver for these traditional teachings to come to life; empowering individuals, communities, and humanity in learning how to embody the Andean Principles of Munay (love, beauty, sweetness and magic) and Sumaq Kausay (to live in a good way with all of existence).
Alongside her dedication to C7R, Martine is devoted to being in Service to Love through empowering women to remember their divine design through Intuitive Healing Arts & Sacred Embodiment. What lights her up are the simple pleasures of roses, rainbows, musical medicine, and the glory of Mother Nature.
Contact us at: [email protected]
Mailing address: 100 Park Royal South Suite 200 West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
