{"id":1469,"date":"2026-01-01T14:05:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T14:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mishayoq.org\/?page_id=1469"},"modified":"2026-01-13T20:23:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:23:08","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mishayoq.org\/index.php\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"WHO WE ARE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who we are<\/strong><\/h1><\/h2><\/div>

Guardians of Andean Knowledge, Culture, and Living Tradition of Peru<\/h4><\/div>

We are a lineage of scholars, teachers, and spiritual practitioners dedicated to the study, preservation, and living transmission of Andean wisdom. From the pioneering anthropological work of \u00d3scar N\u00fa\u00f1ez del Prado Castro<\/strong>, who documented and defended the cultural heritage of Andean communities, to the global spiritual teaching of Juan V\u00edctor N\u00fa\u00f1ez del Prado<\/strong>, and the contemporary leadership and international outreach of Iv\u00e1n N\u00fa\u00f1ez del Prado<\/strong>, our work bridges academia, spirituality, and social commitment. Rooted in the Andean tradition of **Kausaypuriy\u2014walking in conscious harmony with life\u2014**we honor ancestral knowledge while fostering intercultural dialogue and personal transformation worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u00d3scar N\u00fa\u00f1ez del Prado Castro<\/h4><\/div>

Profession<\/strong>: Anthropologist and Ethnologist | Specialization<\/strong>: Studies on Andean communities, cultural anthropology, and social reform in Peru.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Juan V\u00edctor N\u00fa\u00f1ez Del Prado<\/h4><\/div>

Anthropologist, Archaeologist, and Spiritual Master specialized in the Andean tradition of Kausaypuriy (Walking in Consciousness through Life).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Iv\u00e1n Franz N\u00fa\u00f1ez del Prado<\/h4><\/div>

Iv\u00e1n N\u00fa\u00f1ez del Prado is a distinguished Andean spiritual teacher, coach, and industrial engineer, deeply rooted in the ancient spiritual tradition of the Andes, known as Kausaypuriy.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Voices from the Path<\/h2><\/div>

Experiences of those who have walked Kausay Puryi with Juan and Iv\u00e1n N\u00fa\u00f1ez del Prado<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Seminar participant, Europe<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cJuan N\u00fa\u00f1ez del Prado represents a rare union of academic rigor and living spirituality. His deep anthropological knowledge, combined with his direct initiation into the Andean tradition, makes his teaching both grounded and transformative. Through Juan, the wisdom of the Andes is not presented as folklore or theory, but as a living path of consciousness. Learning with him feels like standing at the meeting point of ancient knowledge and modern understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Long-term student, United States<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cIv\u00e1n N\u00fa\u00f1ez del Prado teaches from direct experience. His presence, clarity, and strength reflect decades of practice within the Kausay Puryi tradition. What makes his work unique is his ability to guide people from very different cultures into a deep, authentic connection with Andean wisdom, while remaining practical, respectful, and precise. His initiations are not symbolic\u2014they are lived experiences that continue to unfold long after the seminar ends.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Organizer & practitioner, Greece<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cStudying with Juan and Iv\u00e1n N\u00fa\u00f1ez del Prado is not simply attending seminars; it is entering a lineage. Together they transmit the Andean tradition with integrity, humility, and power. Juan brings the depth of research, history, and vision, while Iv\u00e1n embodies the dynamic, living expression of the teachings. Their work preserves the essence of Kausay Puryi while making it accessible to the modern world. It is a rare privilege to learn from both.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Let\u2019s Walk the Path Together<\/p>\n<\/div>

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