Foundational Shamanic Apprenticeship
A 100+ hour, in-depth study in the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition
a Peruvian based Cross-Cultural Shamanic Tradition
with Lance Isakov,
Shamanic Practitioner and Sanctioned Teacher
You are invited on a sacred transformative journey to..
Learn and Grow: Apprentice traditional ceremonial arts of Peru
Discover the Multiverse: Explore a soul-animated, user-friendly multiverse
Commit to Transformation: Participate in 5 initiatory intensives and 12 Community Healing Ceremonies.
Deep Immersion: Benefit from 100+ hours of in-depth apprenticeship with a lineage-sanctioned teacher.
Embrace Your Role: Reclaim your life as a heart-awakened steward of Mother Earth
Sacred Hoop: Be part of a sacred cohort, a hoop of like-minded, spiritual aspirants.
Global Community: Join a worldwide community of shamanic initiates
Create and Connect: Craft your personal healing altar and medicine ground
About the Shamanic Apprenticeship
The Pachakuti Mesa Tradition: Cross-Cultural Shamanic Arts for Personal and Planetary Renewal is a series of immersive intensives that aligns the traditional teachings of Peru and the wisdom of its heritage with the needs of the present day.
Providing a comprehensive foundation and profound initiation into the living heart and soul of the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition, this apprenticeship ensures participants cultivate a deeper relationship with nature and the unseen world, receiving multiple opportunities for self-exploration, empowerment, and personal growth.
This powerful series is open to all people who desire to be of service to themselves, their families, their community, and Mother Earth, whether they are long-time mesa carriers or new to this tradition. The Pachakuti Mesa was originated by Oscar Miro-Quesada, known worldwide as a Peruvian Kamasqa curandero.
Benefits of the apprenticeship
Profound Connection: Strengthen your bond with spirit, nature, and a heart-centered community.
Healing Power: Learn tangible ways to offer healing to yourself, others, and the world.
Sacred Wisdom: Carry forward the ancient teachings of Peru, keeping them alive for future generations.
Guidance for Modern Times: Gain a compassionate, practical outlook for navigating today’s challenges.
Safe Exploration: Access non-ordinary realms of consciousness through a time-tested, experiential path.
Who is this Apprenticeship For?
Seekers of Meaning: Anyone looking to find deeper spiritual relationships and communion with our Great Originating Mystery.
All Levels: Beginners, intermediates, and advanced practitioners of shamanic arts.
Helpers: Those from all walks of life who wish to maximize their presence as sources of healing light in the world.
Nature Lovers: People who adore adopting rocks, crystals, feathers, shells, and other natural treasures.
Dedicated Healers: Healers seeking a tradition to hold and evolve their practices within.
If you are reading this, this apprenticeship is for you—Welcome Home!
What Will You Gain?
By the end of this apprenticeship, you’ll be equipped with powerful healing tools to support your own journey and those around you—be it your friends, family, pets, clients, or our beloved Earth.
You’ll also be part of a sacred circle that honors unity in diversity, teaching love and compassion through the way we live.
This apprenticeship empowers you to embody the role of a heart-awakened steward of Mother Earth, making a meaningful impact in your life and the world around you.
“The PMT Foundational Apprenticeship was truly life-changing. Through this journey, I felt myself grow into deeper resonance with both myself and the world around me. While some aspects of the experience are beyond words, it gave me the tools to listen to the world with intention and meaning and to navigate life, work, and relationships with greater care and compassion.
The community and space we created together were transformative. It was a place that encouraged learning “outside the box” in ways I never expected. Safe, open, and honest communication, energizing and meaningful ceremonies, and intentional, compassionate approaches to life were invaluable parts of the apprenticeship.
I am immensely grateful to the PMT community, to Lance and Amy for their guidance, and to this lineage for shaping my journey. My time in the apprenticeship, with my teachers, and with my hoop members will forever hold a special place in my heart.”
“The PMT apprenticeship has changed my life. I view everything with so much more appreciation and awe as well as with a greater sense of personal responsibility. In each of the five weekends over the year, I learned so many things (material, meditations, practical applications and more) and then had the opportunity to go home and integrate it into my life for a few months and then reconvene to do it again. Each weekend, my understanding grew deeper. I wish it didn’t end, but I so appreciate the community I am now a member of and look forward to more classes in the future. My personal and community connections continue to grow through the Wednesday night link-ups and other gatherings. ”
APPRENTICESHIP SCHEDULE
Training includes:
5 Initiatory Intensive Weekends:
Dive deep into shamanic practices Friday-Sunday, with immersive, hands-on training.5 Virtual Sessions:
Join us on select Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM for continued learning, guidance, and community support between the in-person weekends.Monthly Community Shamanic Earth Healing Circles:
Held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM, these circles provide a space for collective healing and connection.
Location
7 Stars Medicine Lodge
(Address available upon registration)
on Valley Forge Mountain
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Dates & Times:
In-Person Weekends
Friday 7-10 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Weekend I: September 12-14, 2025
Weekend II: December 12-14, 2025
Weekend III: March 14-16, 2026
Weekend IV: June 12-14, 2026
Weekend V: September 25-27, 2026
Virtual Trainings
Via Zoom
Tuesdays 7-9 PM on the following dates
Prep Call: August 26, 2025
(Orientation and preparation for Weekend I)October 14, 2025
January 13, 2026
April 14, 2026
July 14, 2026
Community Shamanic Earth Healing Circles
2nd Wednesdays of the month 7:45-9 pm
October 8, 2025
November 12, 2025
December 10, 2025
January 14, 2026
February 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
April 8, 2026
May 13, 2026
June 10, 2026
Weekend Details
Weekend I: The Call to Heal (Releasing the Past)
This apprenticeship initiates participants into the Pachakuti Mesa, focusing on creating and working with mesas for self-empowerment and transformation. You'll explore the three worlds of the Andean cosmovision, sacred sound, and ritual language.
Weekend II: A Balance of Power (Transforming the Present)
Apprentice in the center of the mesa, focusing on the kaypacha (middle world) and traditional Peruvian healing practices. This weekend covers elemental matrixes, the magico-spiritual power of the moon, and celestial death and rebirth.
Weekend III: The Condor’s Quest (Creating the Future)
Initiate into the Andean Shaman/Priesthood mystical path, connecting with sacred mountains and the five virtues of the mesa. Journey to the hanaqpacha (upper world) to deepen your connection to spiritual resources.
Weekend IV: The Hummingbird’s Ascent (Living the Mystery)
Explore the upper world, working with the flow of kamasqa (the power of Creation). This weekend includes creating despachos to honor Mother Earth and preparing for a sacred pilgrimage.
Weekend V: The Shamanic Self (Serving the Earth)
Deepen your experience of soul and spirit through ritual processes, working with ancient breathing techniques, and initiating into the lineage of this revered tradition, empowering your connection to cosmic awareness.
Tuition
The tuition below covers the entire apprenticeship, including everything mentioned above, email and phone support, and access to a private group. Additionally, participants receive 50% off private shamanic healing sessions with Lance throughout the apprenticeship year.
Pay in full: $3600 if paid in full (via Venmo) upon registration
Payment Plan :12 Monthly payments of $350. The initial payment is due upon registration and continues for 11 months. Other arrangements can be made if requested.
NOTE: Early Birds - Fill out the application by June 1st 2025 and save $300 off your payment
Note: We never turn anyone away for financial reasons.
Cancellation Policy
We know that schedules can change and cancellations are sometimes necessary. Tuition will be refunded less cancellation fees according to the following schedule:
$300 cancellation fee up until 4 weeks before the first day of class.
No refunds for cancellations less than 4 weeks prior or no-show. (In cases of family emergency or illness we will put your tuition towards a future apprenticeship.)
All cancellations must be in writing, by email that has been acknowledged and responded to by us. Cancellation dates are the date of an email response by us. Refunds will be processed within 2 weeks of request.
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About Lance Isakov,
Sanctioned Teacher of the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition
Lance has been drawn to shamanism since he was 5 years old and has practiced holistic and traditional medicines since 1996.
With diverse training in multiple healing arts, Lance currently practices as a licensed Five Element Acupuncturist, Shamanic energy medicine practitioner, and Yoga & Meditation teacher at his center Village Wellness, outside of Philadelphia. Lance is passionate about fostering the healing relationship between practitioner and patient and building a community focused with Loving awareness at its core.
for more about Lance visit his bio page at Village Wellness.