Maria Akal

Maria Akal is a multifaceted professional, encompassing roles as a midwife, yoga teacher, healer, space holder, dancer, and devoted mother of two children.

In 2006 she lived in Amritsar, India for four years where she participated in yoga and meditation intensives, acquired certification as a Kundalini yoga instructor and a Satnam Rasayan healer.

After her enriching experience in India, she pursued Music Psychotherapy studies in Mexico City. Concurrently, she engaged in instructive sessions led by renowned African dance mentors. Maria Akal’s thirst for knowledge and artistic expression remained unwavering throughout her life.

During these years, Maria Akal dedicated her expertise to teaching yoga and providing therapy to cancer patients and expectant mothers at ABC hospitals and contributed to Yoga for Youth Association, channeling her dedication into instructing Kundalini yoga and dance to at-risk youth.

Furthermore she consistently journeyed to New Mexico for nine consecutive years, immersing herself in White Tantric Yoga intensives and imparting Kundalini Yoga and Dance classes to children associated with the 3HO Foundation.

In 2011, she had the privilege of studying under the mentorship of a midwife and healer, where she acquired profound insights into traditional Mexican healing practices and the path of sacred ceremonies. During this period, she uncovered her deep-seated passion for birthwork.
Subsequently, in 2014, she relocated to Tulum, immersing herself into birth work at Osa Mayor Midwifery School, collaborating closely with traditional midwives and obstetricians. Two years later, she became a co-founder of the Osa Mayor Foundation, consistently offering prenatal and Kundalini yoga classes in conjunction with her birth work.

In 2016, a transformative encounter led her to a life teacher who taught Maria Akal Plant Spirit Medicine and unlocked pathways for her to delve deeper into Shamanic Journeys and healing with plants.

Today, Maria Akal travels worldwide hosting retreats, teaching Kundalini yoga and dance, holding various ceremonies and workshops, and providing unwavering support to women during their reproductive processes. Her profound passion for guiding individuals through transitions serves her commitment to living a fully enriched and well-rounded life.