October 17-19
In the year 1521, Kuauhtemok, great carrier of the word, urged his people to preserve the scriptures and knowledge of Ancient Mexico. Intentionally hidden from outsiders, this knowledge encompassed science, systems of government, cosmology, sacred dance, and medicine and has been secretly maintained, practiced, and passed down within Mexihka (Aztec) families for nearly 500 years. In 1989, the Elders of the Tetzkatlipoka tradition declared their ancient wisdom could now be shared with the world.
Tzen Tzatzoehetzin is one of the Guardians of this tradition. Since he was a child, he was taught the knowledge of the medicine from his maternal grandfather. He learned the techniques of Ketzalxiuhteotl, which means "beautiful brilliant energy." He was sent to live with different families to learn the techniques that they were guarding. Until recently, he was one of only two instructors authorized to teach outside Mexico.
At the core of this sacred tradition is the understanding of the energies of the universe and how they can be used for healing. One is called Apapaxtli Tlawayotl Maihpahtli. Apapaxtli means "to soften" and "expression of tenderness." Tlawayotl means "what is generated from the heart of the people," and Maihpahtli means "the hands that heal." Together they literally mean, "To soften with tenderness, generated from the heart of the people, with hands that heal."
Wewepahtli, is a sophisticated healing philosophy and practice of the ancient Toltec and Aztec sages. Tzen will explain key concepts of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance, share practical advice on nutrition, hydration, rest, and correct breathing, and explain why this information is being offered now. He will include participation in and the teaching of an ancient Aztec healing ceremony, Aztec meditations, Xiuhtlaktos (power words), and the four energies of the universe and insight into the true nature of the Aztec Calendar. Additionally, attendees will get hands-on healing-energy techniques and practices, with applications for use in everyday life.
Tzenwaxolokuauhtli Tzatzoehetzin's name literally translates to "the spiral movement of the eagle that generates unity" and "the container for the fluidity of the wind." Tzen is a Mexihka (Aztec) physician and instructor of the traditional health system (Wewepahtli). He heads the Mexihka medicine council as Pahtemaxtianitl (Carrier of the Medicine System) and is responsible for the preservation of the system of medicine knowledge that was transmitted from father to son, mother to daughter, and instructor to apprentice. He has been trained in the Toltec sciences and discipline from the Tetzkatlipoka (the "black smoky mirror") tradition that seeks supreme equilibrium and harmony. Tzen is currently writing a book to share more of this sacred knowledge with the world.