Nahuatl Chants & Wind Offerings
The ancient chants were a vital part of the ancestral mesoamerican societies. They were tools to maintain oral history, share knowledge, teach philosophy & build community and bond with one another. Not all Native Rituals and Ceremonies have danza, but there are always cantos. So while Danza is what has gained the most popularity in modern days, the chants are what are very important.
Different chants were created and used for different purposes. Some were playful and some were utilized to help you achieve your goals. Some were for internal work as tools for reflection, introspection and meditation, and others were intentionally for ritual work or offerings.
Chants are an essential part in the path of the Mazehual as a way to show gratitude to the forces of Nature and the Universe that allow us to exist as conscious beings. By making song offerings, we are able to exist harmoniously and be of service in return.
During this class, Akaxe Yotzin will guide a study of each chant and its meaning/symbolism in Huehuetlahtolli Nahuatl, focusing primarily on the chants that can be offered for the Shift of Year/New Year Ceremony in March.
Different chants were created and used for different purposes. Some were playful and some were utilized to help you achieve your goals. Some were for internal work as tools for reflection, introspection and meditation, and others were intentionally for ritual work or offerings.
Chants are an essential part in the path of the Mazehual as a way to show gratitude to the forces of Nature and the Universe that allow us to exist as conscious beings. By making song offerings, we are able to exist harmoniously and be of service in return.
During this class, Akaxe Yotzin will guide a study of each chant and its meaning/symbolism in Huehuetlahtolli Nahuatl, focusing primarily on the chants that can be offered for the Shift of Year/New Year Ceremony in March.
Class Details |
Exchange/Intercambio |
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Every other Thursday beginning Jan 14th alternating with the Minalliztli Class (See Calendar page for details)
The course is taught via zoom. |
$30 per month / por mes
or/o $15 per class/por clase |