Since his early childhood, Tat Erick Gonzalez has received profound and sustained healing from the indigenous medicine of Guatemala. As a small boy, carried by his grandmother to tribal Mayan healers for treatments, he formed an early and lifelong connection to the natural and spiritual forces that would guide his astonishing earth walk.

Within the traditional indigenous circles and the native people of the Maya, Tat Erick has carried the responsibility of an Aj Q’ij and Kamal Bey (Spiritual Leader, Teacher and Earth Wisdom Keeper) since 1993.

Tat Erick has traveled with, trained under, and was initiated by indigenous spiritual Elders, and he has been blessed with a truly unique connection to the sacred guidance which comes directly from Spirit. Without hesitation as a youth, Tat Erick participated in Native movements in an effort to protect sacred lands, the heartbeat and essence of the indigenous ways. And in subsequent years, he dedicated himself to serving communities in re-establishing and supporting their traditional ways, keeping them alive and flourishing for future generations.

Through the years and with an unwavering conviction, Tat Erick has participated in Indigenous Councils throughout the Americas, gathering tribal Elders as part of a sacred call to action, promoting increased cooperation and unity between diverse traditions. He is passionate about the inclusion of all lineages for healing and unification.

Since 2002, he has stewarded the Patziapa Sanctuary on the shores of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, connecting to the Mayan ancestors and communities of Santiago Atitlan.