ABOUT US
Walking the Path of Sacred Healing
Huachuma Moonlight is a branch of the Oklevueha Native American Church, dedicated to preserving and sharing the sacred healing traditions of indigenous peoples through ceremony and community.
OUR GUIDE
Oswal Pomaquiza
Oswal Pomaquiza is a dedicated practitioner and ceremonial guide who has devoted his life to the sacred healing traditions of the Americas. As the leader of ONAC of New Jersey, he bridges ancient wisdom with the needs of modern seekers.
His journey with plant medicine began through a deep calling to serve others and preserve the sacred ways. Through years of training and practice, Oswal has developed a profound connection with the medicines and the ability to hold powerful ceremonial space.
Working alongside his partner Joann, Oswal offers ceremonies in New Jersey and Bear Mountain, NY, as well as transformative retreats in Peru's Sacred Valley. His approach combines reverence for tradition with compassionate understanding of each participant's unique healing journey.
"Ancient medicine in a modern world"
— The guiding philosophy of our practice
THE PRACTICE
Honoring Ancient Traditions
Every ceremony is conducted with deep reverence for the traditions passed down through generations of indigenous healers. The colorful Andean textiles, sacred offerings, and ceremonial tools each carry profound spiritual significance.
The Despacho ceremony, shown here, is a beautiful practice of creating a visual prayer — arranging flowers, coca leaves, seeds, and other sacred items with intention and gratitude. Each element represents a prayer to Pachamama and the mountain spirits (Apus).
Through these practices, we maintain a living connection to the wisdom of the Andes while creating space for modern seekers to find healing and transformation.
OUR FOUNDATION
Oklevueha Native American Church
Huachuma Moonlight operates as a branch of the Oklevueha Native American Church (ONAC), a religious organization that welcomes people of all races, nationalities, religions, and lifestyles without prejudice.
ONAC believes that ancient ways must be preserved, honored, and understood. In our fast-changing world, spirituality is often overlooked or masked behind dogma and doctrine. Oklevueha exists to bring brothers and sisters together in sacred circles where we can heal and empower ourselves physically, spiritually, and emotionally through Creator's bounty.
The practicing of Indigenous American spirituality empowers and strengthens those who participate as they create balance and remove toxic thoughts, actions, and substances from their lives. The ceremonies, sacred sacraments, and medicines we work with are powerful and assist people to overcome dependencies, self-defeating behaviors, and can assist the physical body to gain strength and healing.
TEANECK, NEW JERSEY
Our Sacred Temple
Nestled in the heart of Teaneck, New Jersey, our sacred temple is a sanctuary for healing and spiritual transformation. This dedicated ceremonial space has been carefully created to honor the traditions we practice and to provide a safe, sacred container for ceremony.
The temple grounds feature a traditional fire circle, sacred altar spaces, and areas for meditation and reflection. Every element has been placed with intention, creating an environment where participants can feel held and supported as they embark on their healing journey.
This is where our local ceremonies take place — a place where ancient wisdom meets modern healing, right here in New Jersey.
OUR VALUES
What Guides Us
Compassionate Healing
We approach each ceremony with deep compassion, creating a safe container for healing and transformation.
Sacred Protection
Our ceremonies are conducted under the religious freedom protections of the Native American Church.
Community Connection
We foster a supportive community of seekers walking the path of spiritual growth together.
Earth Honoring
We practice sacred reciprocity (Ayni) with Pachamama, honoring the land and plant medicines.
Begin Your Journey With Us
Whether you're seeking healing from trauma, spiritual growth, or a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you, we're here to guide you.