Kamak – Life Force
Do we have the ability to influence our environment? Does anything we do really make sense? The Andean civilization thinks it does!
Mæcha Ñañ – Flow of the Sacred Fluids
Mæcha Ñañ was the flow of sacred fluids, but also the flow of life. From them, some unusual concepts about life, sex, and death emerged.
Yanantin – Life in Pair
Yanantin does not focus on the differences, but on the qualities that have brought couple together. Those qualities are not necessarily opposing but rather complementary.
Pacha – World in Time and Space
Pacha is a concise and multi-faceted concept that reflects the Andean relationship with nature, core values, as well as the future and destiny.
Ayni – Reciprocity
Ayni created responsible, resilient, and sustainable communities that allowed dignity for each member and nurtured and preserved the common good.
Chawpi – The Force of Centrality
Chawpi directs us to find balance within ourselves. By accepting different parts of our experiences, memories, and traits, we enable ourselves to find peace and understanding.
Sumak Kawsay – The way to a good life
Sumak kawsay is a rounded set of values that takes into account our personal needs, but also the needs of the wider community, and the planet we live on.