The Sacred Art of Ceremony (and How to Do It Right)
Release Date: 09/04/2025
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info_outlineWhat if ceremony wasn’t just a ritual, but the original technology of human evolution and Earth connection?
In this transformative episode of Channel Your Genius, Apache ceremonialist Maria Yraceburu shares the sacred protocols, cosmology, and living wisdom of ceremony. Raised in a traditional ceremonial society, Maria reveals how ceremony keeps us in right relationship with the Earth, with Spirit, and with each other, and why learning protocol is essential for anyone walking an intuitive or shamanic path.
Maria and Mellissa explore how ceremony shapes our healing, integrates our growth, and even supports the turning of world ages. From honoring the land and ancestors to embodying gratitude and vision, this conversation is a living transmission of Earth magic and ancient prophecy.
This episode is not just a teaching, it’s an initiation into remembering your birthright.
Talked about in today’s episode:
✅ The true meaning of protocol in ceremony, and why etiquette matters as much as intention
✅ How ceremony collaborates with Earth as a living entity to accelerate healing and transformation
✅ The four pillars of every ceremony: intention, healing, gratitude, and vision
✅ Why integration is critical, and the biggest mistake most people make after ceremony
✅ The role of cycles, timing, and Earth’s own rhythms in creating powerful ceremonies
✅ How ceremony helps humanity transition from the “world of soul sickness” into the Fifth World of reconnection
Guest Bio:
Maria Yraceburu is a respected Apache ceremonialist, storyteller, and earth wisdom keeper who has led ceremonies her entire life. Raised in a traditional dreaming society on the Mogollon Rim of Arizona, Maria carries the sacred protocols and teachings of her lineage while offering them in accessible, healing ways for modern seekers. Through ceremony, storytelling, and apprenticeship, she helps people reconnect with the Earth, Spirit, and their own birthright as powerful collaborators in creation.
🌎 Learn more: yraceburu.org
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Keywords:
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