A South African-born facilitator with over 32 years of experience in ceremony, shaped by initiations into African, Brazilian, and Native American shamanism.
Nixiwaka was introduced to the shamanic world through the sweat lodge in 1993. Many practitioners consider the Sweat Lodge the first shamanic tool, gifted to humans as a place of knowledge and a means of contacting the spirit world. It remains the heart of his work, a foundation that supports the structure of a community coming together for intentional healing rituals.
Combining music and life experience with traditional teachings, he creates a strong group focus in ceremony and opportunity for the creative expression of newness, invoked by dedication, innovation, empathy, and respect for the ceremonial origins.
A registered traditional healer in South Africa, Nixiwaka has studied and practised under the guidance of medicine teachers from Southern Africa and South America. He is a fine percussionist and didgeridoo player, and his work spans sound healing, ceremony, and the crafting of musical instruments for local schoolchildren in Costa Rica.
Today he lives in Costa Rica, creating marimbas, maracas, and drums, teaching children about the origins and functions of the Marimba, and continuing his ceremonial work alongside his son Adam.
A compassionate South African artist and facilitator on a heartfelt journey exploring peace, healing, and joy through music and prayer.
Adam carries a profound connection to ceremony, having been involved in sacred practices since birth. Raised in a permaculture community that embraced rituals including the Sweat Lodge, Vision Quest, Dieta, sacred dances, and medicine ceremonies, he possesses a unique insight into the structure and holding of ceremony.
Dedicated to continuous learning, Adam is currently immersed in the study of Brazilian indigenous prayers, music, and traditions, with a particular focus on the Huni Kuin, Yawanawa, and Sawandawa. He plays guitar, drums, and flutes, drawing inspiration from the wisdom of teachers and community in Brazil.
An inherited love for the Fire, passed down from his father, manifests in Adam’s affinity for tending the flames — whether nurturing fires for the Sweat Lodge or crafting fire creations that honour the elemental. In collaboration with Nixiwaka, he plays a vital role in creating and maintaining sacred spaces, offering heartfelt prayers and soulful music to support the ceremonies.
“Together they create a ceremonial container that bridges generations and honours the living tradition of sacred music and healing.”