Phillia Downs
YACHAY
MY KNOWING
Phillia is a Paqo (Mesa de Medicina Carrier) rooted in the Q'ero and Quechua Andean energy medicine lineage, carrying cosmic and Earth-honoring wisdom from Inkan, pre-Inkan, and ancestral traditions. Initiated through multiple Karpay ceremonies (2006–2019) within the Sacred Wisdom School of the Inkas, she bridges ancient Andean cosmology with modern energy modalities including Reiki mastery, somatic coaching, and sound therapy.
Phillia has also studied within the Kofan lineage and has been featured in The New York Times, Vice, Cosmopolitan, PopSugar, and Double Blind for her grounded yet multidimensional approach to energetic transformation.
1. Where do you receive your Yachay, or sacred knowing, from?
Phillia carries the title of Paqo within Q'ero and Quechua Andean lineages, initiated through sacred Karpay ceremonies (2006–2019) at the Sacred Wisdom School of the Inkas. Her training spans pre-Inkan cosmologies, Kofan traditions, Reiki mastery, and sound therapy; blending ancestral wisdom with modern recognition.
2. What happens in your Limpia and Mesa ceremonies?
These ceremonies use consecrated stones and sacred symbols to address both personal energetic imbalances and ancestral patterns. They help restore wholeness by healing soul fragmentation and creating space for authentic emergence.
3. How do pre-Inkan traditions understand energy and vitality?
Pre-Inkan lineages view sovereignty and vitality as inseparable from right relationship with terrestrial and celestial forces. Through crystal resonance and sound frequency, Phillia facilitates processes that continue unfolding long after formal sessions end.
LLANKAY
MY WORK
Soul Retrieval Session | Shamanic Work with Cord Cutting
Shamanic Support Session | Energy Clearing Work
Life Purpose Session | Shamanic Abundance Activation
Shamanic Relationship Work | Soul Ties & Love Guidance
RIKUY
THOSE WHO WITNESSED
"One of Phillia's many gifts is seeing the soul ties and past-life connections that shape our relationships. She brings deep preparation to every session, creating a sacred, intentional space for true transformation. I've referred many clients to her over the years, and every one of them returns with powerful breakthroughs and genuine gratitude."
METANOIA MIND
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