Vision
At AYNI MUNAY, we envision a future where families come together in harmony through ritual and ceremony, seeking inner wisdom and guidance from Pachamama through prayer and meditation. Our vision is a life where humanity and Mother Nature are one, caring for each other and receiving spiritual guidance. We aspire to see adults cultivating their inner seed of light and children and teenagers nurturing their interconnected talents, gifts, and spiritual missions.
Mission
AYNI MUNAY’s mission is to reconnect individuals with their ancestral roots through the teachings and practices of Pachamama spirituality. Our path is guided by the Seven Suns—principles that support awareness, growth, and alignment: ☀️ Humility — recognizing that we are part of a greater whole and honoring the wisdom of life. ☀️ Patience — respecting the natural rhythm of growth, healing, and transformation. ☀️ Trust — cultivating inner knowing and confidence in ourselves, the process, and the wisdom of life. ☀️ Bravery — finding the courage to face challenges and walk our path with intention. ☀️ Order — creating balance and alignment within ourselves, our relationships, and our connection with the world. ☀️ Cleansing — releasing what no longer serves us and making space for renewal and clarity. ☀️ Discipline — developing commitment and consistency as we walk the path of awareness and understanding.
Who we are?
Solar Guardian of the Earth, Hampikamayuq, and Spiritual Teacher
Mercy Zhicay is the visionary behind AYNI MUNAY, a movement dedicated to healing and the sacred reconnection between humanity and the state of awareness of Pachamama.
Mercy dedicated years to supporting families in Central Harlem, NY, and Corona, Queens, as a lactation consultant, family worker, and program supervisor through research-based parental education, child development, and community empowerment. Her deep commitment to service allowed her to witness firsthand the challenges individuals face in cultivating mental health due to adverse childhood experiences. Healing trauma led her to Vipassana meditation and the native wisdom of Andean cosmovision, allowing her to transform trauma into strength, vision, and purpose.
Mercy was honored as a Solar Guardian of the Earth by MUNAYSUYU, a revered reserve, temple, and school of ancestral knowledge. MUNAYSUYU carries the spiritual teachings of Pachamama, guiding humanity into a new era of transcendence and harmony.
As a graduate of Spirituality, Mind, and Body Medicine in Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, Mercy weaves together clinical psychology, ancestral wisdom, and a holistic approach to wellness.
Through AYNI MUNAY, Mercy inspires others to transmute pain and embrace their true essence rooted in reciprocity, love, and higher consciousness.
Mercy Zhicay
Practitioner of Toltec Nahualism, Certified Massage Therapist, and Dermovision Teacher
Edgar Castro is a Toltec Nahualism practitioner with over 15 years of experience dedicated to ancestral healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation.
Certified in Toltec Teotzin Shamanism, he has expanded his studies through the esoteric traditions of the Golden Dawn and Aurum Solis, integrating dreamwork, symbolism, and consciousness practices into his work. He is also a student of Kabbalah, an experienced tarot reader, and a practitioner of Kinam, the Toltec tradition of movement and meditation that cultivates harmony between body, mind, and spirit.
As a Certified Massage Therapist, Edgar offers Swedish, deep tissue, and myofascial release therapies to support physical recovery, relaxation, and energetic balance. As a Dermo Vision Teacher, he teaches Extra-Ocular Vision, a method designed to develop perception beyond ordinary sight and expand intuitive awareness.
Through his diverse training and years of experience, Edgar creates a safe and grounded space where individuals can reconnect with themselves, deepen self-awareness, and cultivate lasting balance and well-being.