"Itzhak Beery, a powerful seer and agent of change."
Llyn Roberts, MA, award-winning author of Shapeshifting into Higher Consciousness,
Taita Yachak. Pajé. Somba Uni. Hau’oli Kāna.
SHORT GENERAL BIO:
Itzhak Beery is the author of three Amazon bestselling books and an internationally respected shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, trip leader, and community activist. Since 1995, he has dedicated his life to bridging the ancient wisdom entrusted to him by indigenous elders with a contemporary approach that speaks to the needs of our fractured modern world. He is the founder of Shaman Portal, the Andes Summit, publisher of (SPQR) Shaman Portal Quarterly Review magazine, as well as co-founder of the NY Shamanic Circle and Amaroo Sanctuary in Ecuador. Beery is a recipient of the Ambassador for Peace Award from the Universal Peace Federation and the United Nations, he is committed to mentoring a new generation of shamanic healers and Earthkeepers.
Itzhak apprenticed with Taita Yachak Don José Joaquin Pineda, a fifth-generation Ecuadorian Kichwa shaman, who initiated him into the Sacred 24 Yachaks Circle of Imbabura. He was also initiated by Shoré, an Amazonian Kanamari Pajè, on the banks of Brazil’s Rio Negro, and spent twelve years assisting Brazilian Pajé Ipupiara Makunaiman. Over the years, he has studied with shamans and elders throughout the Americas, Greenland, Siberia, and the Asia-Pacific, as well as with contemporary teachers including Michael Harner, John Perkins, Hank Wesselman, Lewis Mehl-Madrona, Tom Cowan, and others.
Itzhak Beery is the author of three Amazon bestselling books and an internationally respected shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, trip leader, and community activist. Since 1995, he has dedicated his life to bridging the ancient wisdom entrusted to him by indigenous elders with a contemporary approach that speaks to the needs of our fractured modern world. He is the founder of Shaman Portal, the Andes Summit, publisher of (SPQR) Shaman Portal Quarterly Review magazine, as well as co-founder of the NY Shamanic Circle and Amaroo Sanctuary in Ecuador. Beery is a recipient of the Ambassador for Peace Award from the Universal Peace Federation and the United Nations, he is committed to mentoring a new generation of shamanic healers and Earthkeepers.
Itzhak apprenticed with Taita Yachak Don José Joaquin Pineda, a fifth-generation Ecuadorian Kichwa shaman, who initiated him into the Sacred 24 Yachaks Circle of Imbabura. He was also initiated by Shoré, an Amazonian Kanamari Pajè, on the banks of Brazil’s Rio Negro, and spent twelve years assisting Brazilian Pajé Ipupiara Makunaiman. Over the years, he has studied with shamans and elders throughout the Americas, Greenland, Siberia, and the Asia-Pacific, as well as with contemporary teachers including Michael Harner, John Perkins, Hank Wesselman, Lewis Mehl-Madrona, Tom Cowan, and others.
SHAMANIC HEALER - BIO
Since 2000, Itzhak has been a dedicated practitioner of shamanic healing, impacting and transforming the lives of many thousands of people from diverse backgrounds, ages, and beliefs across four continents. He creates a compassionate space for those facing mental, spiritual, and physical challenges, offering guidance to those struggling with attachments, possessions, relationships, and marital issues, or simply feeling lost on their journey. His healing work also extends to animals.
While he carefully maintains the confidentiality of every client, his extensive experience includes working with a variety of individuals, such as celebrity models, film actors and directors, top fashion photographers and designers, renowned artists, authors, athletes, and influential leaders in government, business, and medicine. Many of these clients have been personally recommended by other respected healers, shamans, and mental health professionals.
Itzhak's current mission is to mentor and pass on his vast knowledge to future generations of healers through his books, article, trips and teaching.
While he carefully maintains the confidentiality of every client, his extensive experience includes working with a variety of individuals, such as celebrity models, film actors and directors, top fashion photographers and designers, renowned artists, authors, athletes, and influential leaders in government, business, and medicine. Many of these clients have been personally recommended by other respected healers, shamans, and mental health professionals.
Itzhak's current mission is to mentor and pass on his vast knowledge to future generations of healers through his books, article, trips and teaching.
LONG BIO:
Itzhak Beery (www.itzhakbeery.com) is a leading shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, community activist, and author of three Amazon bestsellers books. He received 'Ambassador for Peace Award’ from The Universal Peace Federation and the UN.
Since 1995, he bridges the spiritual and practical wisdom his indigenous and Western teachers entrusted in him with a powerful contemporary approach relevant to our stressful and unbalanced modern times.
Itzhak lead and participates in numerous online webinars, shamanic circles, and trips to the Ecuadorian Andes and the Amazon and Yucatan.
He is the author of:
The Gift of Shamanism: Visionary Power, Ayahuasca Dreams, and Journeys to the Other Realms
Shamanic Transformations: True Stories of the Moment of Awakening
Shamanic Healing: Traditional Medicine for the Modern World
Other Chapters and Forewords:
The Way of Abundance and Joy: The Shamanic Teachings of don Alberto Taxo. by Shirley Blancke (Author), Hank Wesselman Ph.D. (Foreword)
Siberian Shamanism: The Shanar ceremony of the Buryrats by Virlana Tkacz (Author), Sayan Zhambalov (Author), Wanda Phipps (Author), Alexander Khantaev (Photographer), Itzhak Beery (Foreword)
Shamanism: Spiritual Growth, Healing, Consciousness (2020)
by Christa Mackinnon (Author), Itzhak Beery (Foreword)
The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You by (Author), Jean Shinoda Bolen MD (Foreword)- Chapter
What is the Meaning of Life?: A journey into the wisdom of life - by Nicolae Tanase (Author, Editor) - Chapter
Itzhak apprenticed with Taita Don José Joaquin Pineda a well-known fifth-generation Ecuadorian Quechua Yachak (shaman) from the village of Iluman, who initiated him into the 'Sacred 24 Yachaks Circle of Imbabura'. He was also initiated by Shoré, an Amazonian Kanamari Pajè (shaman) on the riverbanks of the Rio Negro. Itzhak studied and assisted for 12 years with Ipupiara Makunaiman (Dr. Bernardo Peixoto) a Brazilian Pajé from the Ure-eu-wau-wau tribe and his Peruvian curandera wife. Additionally, Itzhak studied with elders and shamans in North and South America, Greenland, Siberia, and Africa. Some of his contemporary teachers are Michael Harner, John Perkins, Hank Wesselman, Lewis Mehl-Madrona, and Tom Cowan.
He is the:
-Founder/publisher of: -www.shamanportal.org the global shamanic resource hub
-Founder/publisher of Shaman Portal Quarterly Review (SPQR) Magazine
-Founder of The Shamanic Andes Summit- https://www.theandessummit.com/
-Co-founder of the New York Shamanic Circle. http://www.nyshamaniccircle.org/
-Co-founder of the Amaroo Sanctuary in Mindo, Ecuador.
Itzhak's work has been featured in a variety of worldwide publications including the New York Times, radio, and television. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and festivals, and he hosts and participates in shamanic webinars. Itzhak was featured in the films The Hindenburg Omen and Dance of Liberation. And the upcoming Ayahuasca Monoluges, by Maxi Cohen
In 1999 Itzhak founded a program called The Bridge to inspire and motivate high school and college students, our future leaders, to connect with their inner knowledge and power and to chart a more peaceful and sustainable future.
An accomplished visual artist and owner of an award-winning advertising agency, he grew up on Kibbutz Beit Alpha in Israel and lives in New York. He is a husband, father of three, and proud grandfather of eight amazing souls.
Itzhak Beery (www.itzhakbeery.com) is a leading shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, community activist, and author of three Amazon bestsellers books. He received 'Ambassador for Peace Award’ from The Universal Peace Federation and the UN.
Since 1995, he bridges the spiritual and practical wisdom his indigenous and Western teachers entrusted in him with a powerful contemporary approach relevant to our stressful and unbalanced modern times.
Itzhak lead and participates in numerous online webinars, shamanic circles, and trips to the Ecuadorian Andes and the Amazon and Yucatan.
He is the author of:
The Gift of Shamanism: Visionary Power, Ayahuasca Dreams, and Journeys to the Other Realms
Shamanic Transformations: True Stories of the Moment of Awakening
Shamanic Healing: Traditional Medicine for the Modern World
Other Chapters and Forewords:
The Way of Abundance and Joy: The Shamanic Teachings of don Alberto Taxo. by Shirley Blancke (Author), Hank Wesselman Ph.D. (Foreword)
Siberian Shamanism: The Shanar ceremony of the Buryrats by Virlana Tkacz (Author), Sayan Zhambalov (Author), Wanda Phipps (Author), Alexander Khantaev (Photographer), Itzhak Beery (Foreword)
Shamanism: Spiritual Growth, Healing, Consciousness (2020)
by Christa Mackinnon (Author), Itzhak Beery (Foreword)
The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You by (Author), Jean Shinoda Bolen MD (Foreword)- Chapter
What is the Meaning of Life?: A journey into the wisdom of life - by Nicolae Tanase (Author, Editor) - Chapter
Itzhak apprenticed with Taita Don José Joaquin Pineda a well-known fifth-generation Ecuadorian Quechua Yachak (shaman) from the village of Iluman, who initiated him into the 'Sacred 24 Yachaks Circle of Imbabura'. He was also initiated by Shoré, an Amazonian Kanamari Pajè (shaman) on the riverbanks of the Rio Negro. Itzhak studied and assisted for 12 years with Ipupiara Makunaiman (Dr. Bernardo Peixoto) a Brazilian Pajé from the Ure-eu-wau-wau tribe and his Peruvian curandera wife. Additionally, Itzhak studied with elders and shamans in North and South America, Greenland, Siberia, and Africa. Some of his contemporary teachers are Michael Harner, John Perkins, Hank Wesselman, Lewis Mehl-Madrona, and Tom Cowan.
He is the:
-Founder/publisher of: -www.shamanportal.org the global shamanic resource hub
-Founder/publisher of Shaman Portal Quarterly Review (SPQR) Magazine
-Founder of The Shamanic Andes Summit- https://www.theandessummit.com/
-Co-founder of the New York Shamanic Circle. http://www.nyshamaniccircle.org/
-Co-founder of the Amaroo Sanctuary in Mindo, Ecuador.
Itzhak's work has been featured in a variety of worldwide publications including the New York Times, radio, and television. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and festivals, and he hosts and participates in shamanic webinars. Itzhak was featured in the films The Hindenburg Omen and Dance of Liberation. And the upcoming Ayahuasca Monoluges, by Maxi Cohen
In 1999 Itzhak founded a program called The Bridge to inspire and motivate high school and college students, our future leaders, to connect with their inner knowledge and power and to chart a more peaceful and sustainable future.
An accomplished visual artist and owner of an award-winning advertising agency, he grew up on Kibbutz Beit Alpha in Israel and lives in New York. He is a husband, father of three, and proud grandfather of eight amazing souls.
Photo by Stephen Mark Sullivan
Honors
The Universal Peace Federation and the UN.
Accepting the 'Ambassador for Peace Award' – at the American Leadership Conference: America at Turning Point (2016) |
Kichwa - High Andes-Ecuador.
Taita Yachak Don José Diaz Joaquin Piñeda initiated me into the "The Sacred Circle of 24 Yachaks of Imbabura" (Birdmen). (2000). In 2016 Don José proclaimed me a Taita (Grandfather - Elder). |
Kanamari - Rio Negro Amazonia - Brazil.
Accepting the inner strength and healing powers of Pajé (shaman) Shoré (Highest level shaman in Kanamari), as a result of a combat testing ritual (2004) |
Siekopai-Secoya - Aguarico Rio -Ecuador's Amazon.
Coronation with Don Basilio Payaguaje - A Yajé Drinker (Shaman). Crown made by Augustine Payaguaje–Tin Tin (2016) Hawaiian Kumo Hula a master teacher in the art of Hula bestowed on me an Hawaiian name:
Hau’oli Kāna, happy, smiling man. (1996) |
Santo Domingo de Los Taschila - Cloud Forest -Ecuador.
Don Manuel, Don Augusto, and Don Juan Calaczión. Inducted me into their tribe's family. I was given a Taschila name (in Tsafiki, their language): Somba Uni Calazacón. A wise man, full of knowledge, a teacher, mentor, and spiritual guide (2023). |
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