Amalia Ixmalé (about Amalia)
4th generation Maya Healer, Photographer, Designer & Jeweler
As a child & now a young woman active in the unfolding of Red Wind Councils & Ohki’s spiritual teachings, I have come to realize that my legacy of ancient indigenous wisdom is one of the strongest roots ever. I am fortunate to have grown up among the Maya people, supporting their amazing collective efforts for dignity & justice. I’ve received education, healing, inspiration, physical & spiritual support from Red Wind Councils, the Maya & Ohki’s spiritual teachings all my life.
Patricia Worth (about Patricia)
RN, Maternal/Child Health
Despite decades of study & practice of Earth ways before meeting Ohki in 1997, I had merely scratched the surface of perception, much less understanding, of the enduring reality of ancient indigenous medicine ways.
I’ve experienced this path under Ohki’s guidance as an awakening beyond the shrouded, hazy illusions of what is conceived as “real life” into the profundity, majesty & magic of our sacred Earth’s enduring wisdom. Ohki’s skill as a teacher, piercing perceptions, complete dedication & absolute integrity as a guide are, in the deepest sense, what a spiritual teacher is meant to be — a demolisher of egoic illusions, a nurturer of our truest selves & highest vision.
Mary Jo Fernandez (about Mary Jo)
MA in Socially Responsible Business & Sustainable Communities & Small Business Consultant
I have studied with Ohki for over a decade & I have been amazed by the comprehensive nature of the Medicine ways that Ohki teaches. Her teachings are truly vast & are healing for the Earth & for humanity by bringing people together in ways that are balanced, grounded & strong. Even just the Earth breathing that Ohki teaches can permanently heal the stress & wounds of mind & spirit that come from the unbalanced lives that we live in Western culture. The spiritual warrior/ess training that Ohki brings helps us balance ourselves in alignment with the Earth & the sacred web of life that we are a part of. If everyone lived the sacred Earth ways, we would have more balanced societies & more harmonious relations with people everywhere.
On a personal level & with Ohki’s guidance, I have been able to clearly see the western imbalances of uncaring attitude, stress, guilt & overwork that so many of us carry. Ohki helped me to break through to a new understanding of what it means to be of service in the world & how to do that in a healthy, balanced & grounded way with the Earth to replenish myself. As I re-order myself from within, my outer life has come more & more into balance & harmony. Without Ohki & the help of her Guides, I would still be going in the wrong, crazy, outward direction – never able to find the way home to my spirit within.
Nancy Aleo (about Nancy)
Award-Winning Visual Artist & Professor at a leading New England art college
Ohki’s Native teachings offers motivating, practical spiritual tools, a map of life for deep personal transformation & insight. Through my on-going work of years with her, I have fine-tuned my awareness, broadened my understanding, & become more heart-centered. I deeply know there would be greater harmony & balance on Earth if more people had the will & commitment to apply this Earth medicine as a way of life, & engage on this path as a way of being on this planet.
Ohki’s book DREAMING THE COUNCIL WAYS: True Native Teachings from the Red Lodge is an invaluable, comprehensive resource I recommend to all. I have integrated her lively teachings into my daily life, work, & art. It is most rare to find an authentic teacher of such ethicality as is Ohki. Her life’s work & vision for a more just world & to see a woman who walks her talk with such passion & dedication is truly inspiring. I am grateful & humbled to learn from Ohki & her family circle.
Runa Buouis (about Runa)
Conscious Leader Catalyst
If you are looking for someone who has deep knowledge & direct experience of the Council Ways, who is straightforward in her communication, & comes from the highest integrity, you have found such a teacher in Ohki Forest. I have been privileged to receive Ohki’s guidance for close to 2 decades while I have moved through my journey. That has been one of the most precious gifts of my life.
Michael Roussos (about Michael)
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Sitting with Ohki in her Circles is a tremendously powerful experience. I have found the Earth-based shamanic teachings from her Native heritage, & especially her Animal medicine teachings, powerfully practical. Her personal limpias & Native healings have been deeply effective. And my first private session with her literally changed my life. During that session she retrieved my Power Animal & it has helped me in amazing & profound ways in my professional & personal life – & it has even helped me in my marriage! The level of self-understanding & understanding of others in this sacred way is incredibly helpful. Everyone should know their Power Animal!
