An Award-Winning Documentary Film
Shamanic Trekker: Journey to the Source.
A Journey into Shamanic Healing, Ceremony, and the Sacred Andes
Award-Winning · Q'ero Lineage · High Andes of Peru
An award-winning documentary featuring Kristen White and John Whitehorse, following their journey into the High Andes of Peru to study with the Q'ero shamans - one of the last remaining indigenous groups preserving ancient Inca spiritual traditions and energy healing practices.
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Experience the journey into shamanic healing, ceremony, and spiritual awakening in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
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Shamanic Trekker: Journey to the Source is available on multiple streaming platforms, allowing viewers worldwide to explore this powerful documentary on shamanism, energy healing, and indigenous wisdom traditions.
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An Award-Winning Documentary Film
About Shamanic Healing and Spiritual Awakening.
Shamanic Trekker: Journey to the Source is an award-winning documentary film featuring Kristen White and John Whitehorse, following their journey into the High Andes of Peru to study with the Q'ero shamans - one of the last remaining indigenous groups preserving ancient Inca spiritual traditions and energy healing practices.
The film is co-directed and executive produced by Kristen White, with both Kristen White and John Whitehorse appearing as featured participants, offering a rare firsthand perspective on shamanic initiation, ceremony, and transformation.
Filmed at altitudes above 14,000 feet, the documentary provides an immersive and authentic look into a living lineage that has been preserved for more than 500 years.
The Work of a Shaman
At the core of the film is a fundamental understanding:
Shamans work within the invisible realms to create change - bridging healing energies from the spiritual world into the physical through ceremony and intention.
Ceremony is not symbolic. It is a method of transformation. Through prayer, relationship, and awareness, it becomes a way to restore balance and support healing.
Why the World Is Turning Toward Shamanic Healing
Across the globe, more individuals are seeking alternatives to traditional systems, turning toward energy healing, spiritual awakening, and indigenous practices in search of deeper meaning and connection.
This film explores that movement by examining:
- The rise of shamanic training programs in the West
- The transmission of sacred rites such as the Munay Ki
- The growing interest in ceremony, ritual, and energetic healing
Rather than offering simplified answers, the film invites reflection on why these ancient traditions continue to resonate in modern life.
Meet the Q'ero - Keepers of an Ancient Lineage
At the heart of the film are the Q'ero people, a small indigenous community who retreated high into the Andes Mountains during the Spanish conquest and have since preserved the ceremonies, cosmology, and prophecies of their Inca ancestors.
For over 500 years, the Q'ero have carried:
- Sacred rites and energetic transmissions
- A cosmology rooted in nature and the cosmos
- The prophecy of Pachacuti, a great turning toward harmony and balance
Their teachings are not historical - they are actively practiced today as part of a living tradition.
This shamanic documentary film brings viewers directly into:
- Sacred Despacho ceremonies and ritual offerings
- The transmission of Karpay rites and initiations
- Traditional weaving and preparation for ceremony
- Remote sacred locations in the Andes
- The intersection of ancient shamanism and modern spiritual seekers
The film is not observational - it is participatory, allowing the viewer to feel the presence and rhythm of the work.
Filmed Across Continents
In addition to filming in Peru, the documentary explores the global context of shamanism through filming in the United States. This includes:
- Interviews with authors and cultural anthropologists
- Exploration of energy medicine in modern settings
- Observations of how ancient rites are translated into everyday life
- Real-world applications of shamanic philosophy
The Rites and the Prophecy
The film also explores the transmission of sacred initiations, including the Mosoq Karpay (Star Rites) - energetic rites that plant the seed of knowledge within the individual and connect them to an ancient lineage of wisdom.
These rites are not endpoints, but beginnings - inviting each person into a process of growth, awareness, and alignment with their deeper purpose.
The Q'ero believe this moment in time represents the fulfillment of long-held prophecies, where humanity has the opportunity to return to balance and reconnect with its true nature.
Meet the Filmmakers
Kristen White - Co-Director & Executive Producer
Kristen White is an award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker, and media expert with more than a decade of experience in television, storytelling, and transformational media.
As Co-Director and Executive Producer of Shamanic Trekker, she brings a grounded and investigative perspective to the film, while also participating directly in the journey, allowing viewers to experience the unfolding transformation through a personal and relatable lens.
John Whitehorse - Featured Guide & Executive Producer
A bridge between modern life and ancient wisdom.
John Whitehorse is an initiated shaman in the Q'ero lineage of Peru, trained in energy healing, ceremony, and the traditions of the Andes.
His transition from corporate banking into shamanic practice provides a unique bridge between modern life and ancient wisdom, offering viewers an authentic entry point into the experience of spiritual awakening and transformation.
Continue the Journey
For those who feel called to go deeper, Shamanic Trekker extends beyond the film into lived experience:
- Private shamanic energy healing sessions
- Retreats in Peru, Santa Fe, and Colorado
- Path of the Mesa training
- Monthly Shaman's Fire ceremonies
- Medicine Stone (kuyas) practice
"Follow your own footsteps. Learn from the rivers, the trees, and the rocks. Look with the eyes of your soul and engage the essential."
- The Andean Shamans
This film is an invitation to begin that journey.