The Q'eros people of the Andes are direct descendants of the Inca Shamans and have preserved their indigenous healing practices for more than 1,000 years. Ray had the great privilege of apprenticing with two world-renowned Q’ero shamans, Don Sebastian Paucar Flores and Don Francisco Apaza Flores. Over countless trips to Peru to spend time in the presence of these and other elders, Ray directly received three levels of initiation and was asked to share this knowledge with the world. As “the bridge”, Ray offers these teachings with the continued blessing, support, and encouragement of the Q’eros.