Pachamama began in January of 1995, with a small circle of ten people who attended a free workshop offered by Jaes Seis on Shamanism in Richland Center, WI. Several of those original people continued to help create spiritual gatherings and circles for learning and healing. These gatherings usually took place in our homes, where we cooked the food and shared together like family. All of the first classes Jaes taught were done as "give aways," free of charge, for the benefit of creating community in a spiritual context. Jaes began inviting friends, colleagues and teachers to come and share their wisdom and experience with this community. Luzclara from Chile, Myron Eshowsky, and Sandra Ingerman came to teach and share their healing wisdom. Soon other members of the community were finding teachers they also wanted to learn from and invited them to come and teach. Pachamama Inc. became a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation in 1998. These are the roots from which Pachamama has grown. We welcome you to join us -- to teach, learn, and heal in this, our Pachamama community.