Tayta Chaka (Oscar Santillán) is a Yachak—a wisdom keeper in Kichwa—from a lineage of healers known as Chaka (“bridge”). His path continues an ancestral tradition that connects spiritual knowledge, community, and nature.
Tayta Chaka believes that ancestral Kichwa wisdom offers practical ways to restore balance in everyday life. Today, much of this knowledge is at risk of being lost as fewer generations continue these traditions. His work is dedicated to preserving and sharing this living knowledge through guidance, teaching, and healing practices rooted in tradition.
At his center in northern Ecuador, he works with individuals and small groups who seek balance, learning, and meaningful connection.
Visit Tayta Chaka
Visitors are welcomed at Chimbaloma (Ecuador), where they can take part in experiences designed to support well-being and deepen understanding of ancestral practices.
His work includes:
- Andean cosmovision and spiritual practices
Understanding the relationship between nature, spirit, and daily life through lived tradition - Andean nutrition and wellness
Learning how traditional foods and habits support physical balance and health - Music and sound healing
Supporting emotional release and inner calm through sound and vibration - Traditional plant-based medicine
Working with medicinal plants and natural elements to support physical and energetic balance
These are shared as living practices that integrate spirituality, daily life, and connection with the natural world.
Waka Wasi Project
Tayta Chaka is currently looking to build a dedicated space where these teachings and treatments can take place in a protected and appropriate environment. You can help to make it come true:
Contact Tayta Chaka
kuricharik@gmail.com
Phone (WhatsApp)
+593 96 228 6714