Byline: Maria Yraceburu is a
lecturer, teacher, counselor, Spirit Co-Director (with wife, Lynda) of
the Yraceburu EarthWisdom Community, and author of Words of Power, Wisdom of the Rainbow
Serpent, Prayers and Meditations of the Quero Apache, and Legends and Prophecies of the Quero Apache.
Maria has been trained in tlish diyan, prophecy, and earth living by
Grandfather Juan Ten Bears Yraceburu, who was a direct descendant of
the Apache Dreamer Nochaydelklinne. Since 1964 Maria has been a
ceremonialist, a healer, and a community leader.
Broadcast Bio:
Today in these chaotic time, many are coming to the indigenous of the
world to find answers. Through the teachings, ceremonies, and
stories of her family lineage, Maria continues to share - and live -
the teachings of earth. You can find out more about the Yraceburu
EarthWisdom community and teachings at yraceburu.org. With us
today is Maria Yraceburu. Maria is lineage caretaker of the
Apache Snake Clan, a Wisdom Keeper, and ceremonialist for nearly 40
years. She is also the author of Legends and Prophecies of the Quero Apache.
Welcome, Maria. How can the teachings of the indigenous assist us
in our everyday experiences?
Full Bio: Maria
Yraceburu was carefully instructed by Grandfather Juan Ten Bears
Yraceburu in the ways of the Apache Snake Clan. She was
immediately recognized as a spiritual guide and as she matured because
the founder of Yraceburu EarthWisdom. Since the inception of this
humanitarian eco-spiritual community, Maria has served as teacher,
healer, cook, as well as a respected Elder.
At the request of Women Elders from around the world, Maria and her
wife, Lynda, have begun the Sisters of Honua. Through both
organizations, Maria continues to share the benefits of tlish diyan,
prophecy, and the spiritual teachings of earth with people from around
the world. Living as part of an extended community has brought
these teachings of earth to a decidedly auspicious time, and Maria hs a
gift for showing people how to apply indigenous principles into
contemporary lifeways.
Yraceburu EarthWisdom is a traditional community of Elders, men, women
and children. They are currently working together to purchase 191
acres in New Mexico to establish a Wilderness Camp, Healing Center and
Rustic Eco-village.
Maria's book, Legends and Prophecies
of the Quero Apache, is a synthesis of the stories and legends
of evolution gifted to her by Grandfather Ten Bears. Containing
stories of great inspiration and power, it is a collective of personal
reminiscence about how these stories touched, and continue to impact,
Maria's life.
Maria has spent nearly all of her adult life living the ways of the
tlish diyan, sharing the earth teachings with others, and incorporating
them into her own life. Maria is featured in the new Sacred
Mysteries Production movie, scheduled for release in 2009, about the
2012 Prophecies and what comes after.
This online press kit is designed to meet the needs of the media.
To learn more about Yraceburu EarthWisdom and teachings visit the
website at http://www.yraceburu.org
