#mamamaiz

[smugtownmushrooms]

Good morning! Been having such a restful and joyful time here in so called San Diego. Getting caught up with friends and getting that plant and sunlight therapy. I can’t explain to you how much amazing energy and vibe was created for the @pocfungicommunity Fungi Gathering at the @worldbeatcenter. So much love, dedication and spirit went into that event. The organizers are superstars and held such a healing space and created such a beautiful event. I’m very honored and humbled to be invited and included in this community. For the love of fungi and justice! I’m gearing up to drive north towards @flora_y_tierra to be part of another special event: MYCELIAL NETWORK GATHERING hosted and curated by @mama_maiz alongside my dear friend @pocfungicommunity and yummy foods by @milpa_vegan @lalobalocashares will be there vending and offering free plant medicine to undocumented friends, refugees and those affected by racist border policies. This is what’s up! Collaboration and connection between Mycology and serving the people. Justice must be cultivated from the ground up, from the hyphae. Care must be created. Trust must be built. Y’all we live in trying times and it’s so important now more than ever to bring our skill sets together to share and bring new paradigms to the fold. Ones that are created by those who are on the ground doing that work. Eternally humbled by that work, that care and that dedication. Mycology without justice is just not enough for me. Mycology without inclusion is not rad. Mycology without care for others is just capitalism. And we know how that goes. Head to my website to see full details of the event for this Friday and other classes I have in the LA area and in New Mexico and Colorado coming up next week. This mycelial network we are growing together is so beautiful and I’m just in complete awe. Thank you! #smugtownmushrooms #mycology #floraytierra #mamamaiz #pocfungicommunity #pocfungigatheringonkumeyaayterritory #fungi #mycelium #mycelialgathering #love #solidarity #myceliatethestate https://www.instagram.com/p/B9W3bdEFm6v/?igshid=1tb5dezp7njzk

[survivalarts]

ᜃᜎᜒ WARRIOR WISDOM Sunday, September 6 8:00am -10:00am California [PDT] 11:00am-1:00pm NYC [EDT] 11:00pm-1:00am Philippines This upcoming week we're excited to feature @mama_maiz of @flora_y_tierra ⚔️✨ Mama Maiz is a Community Healer, Herbalist and Full Spectrum Doula teaching ways to revolutionize your self care habits and decolonize your medicine. Mama Maiz is the Creator of Flora Y Tierra, which has been a home for Survival Arts in Tongva Territory / Long Beach, California since 2018.  Flora y Tierra honors earth and sky. We protect, restore and respect all that gives us life. We invite you to share dialogue with us exploring how we as a community can heal self and in return heal mama tierra. In future gatherings we will explore the medicine of our fungal ancestors, plant ancestors, art, music and connect to the magic of our sacred connection in this physical realm. Together we will activate the power behind collective healing of our communities as we prioritize BIQTPOC+ hermanxs.  Survival Arts presents a study series of WARRIOR WISDOM, cultural connections, and liberation struggles in a virtual gathering where we will check in as a community, learn the pedagogy of Survival Arts Academy, and facilitate discussions on training and healing modules. Broadcast live from the Philippines. ⚔️🌿 . . . . ⚔️⚔️⚔️ #SurvivalArts #WarriorWisdom #ProtectTheSacred #SurvivalArtsAcademy #Pedagogy #Praxis #SelfDetermination #Autonomous #FloraYTierra #LosAngeles #MamaMaiz #Philippines #StayReady #California #Pilipinas #Tongva #Sunday #Warrior #Kali ᜃᜎᜒ (at Survival Arts Academy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEmSYN6glty/?igshid=1tp7vvw1vrxny

[dmnsqrl]

#Repost @flora_y_tierra (@get_repost) ・・・ From @mama_maiz - Join us this month for a variety of workshops at @flora_y_tierra 🌱 We will share space and gather with community to talk about our deep connection to mushrooms, play with the magic of tarot and talk about the importance of reclaiming our consent. All shares will support those presenting and some of the proceeds will go to supporting the space. We have envisioned a space where we can gather community to inspire and empower while prioritizing QTBIPOC folks. Show up to support and help us create resilience and resistance in Long Beach and surrounding areas. Check out @lianamariaaa @bettsurevolt and @radmycology for more info. If you are interested in any of the shares above please contact floraytierra@gmail.com #community #floraytierra #decolonizeyourmedicine #mamamaiz #resiliance #powerinnumbers #showup #supportyourhermanxs #supportyourcommunity

[maldicionbrand]

In these crazy times it's imperative to be rooted in something meaningful... this year one of my goals is to take better care of myself. One way of doing that, for me, is having a more meaningful connection to our Madre Tierra, my ancestors and the ancestral knowledge that's been stripped away from so many of us though the process of colonization. I am so thankful to have been able to attend this workshop today called "Herbs and Rituals for resistance" put on by @mama_maiz today. Thank you @mama_maiz for sharing your knowledge and beautiful energia. Big thank you to @solcollective and @branchandbone for helping connect us all today. Repost @mama_maiz Today we will gather and share our words, our love and concerns with the sacred plant spirits. Thank you Sacramento for all your love and energy. Hope to connect with you soon. All of my gratitude to @branchandbone for hosting me and for bringing us together. You have much light and power hermanx may you continue to nourish the seed you have planted here for your community. ✨🌿 Image by @erica_ambrin #mamámaíz #decolonizeyourmedicine #mamamaiz #makeyourancestorsproud #traditionalmedicine #ancestralknowledge #makeyourabuelitasproud #decolonize #loveyoself #fullmoon #lunalella #coyolxauhqui #fullmoongatherings

[motamamichi]

Women in Weed Wednesday

For my first Women in Weed Wednesday feature I’ll be highlighting my homegirl, best frannn and magical bruja, Xicana Moon 🔥

Ari is a self taught Bruja, Yerbera, yogini, and creator of Xicana Moon. Xicana Moon is a line of DIY wellness products that use holistic and decolonized knowledge to create one of a kind healing remedies for the community. She has everything from tea blends, moon cycle  zines, cannabis pomadas, face & body serums, and more!

Check out her interview below:

What sparked your initial interested in Cannabis, herbs and Wellness?

"My family, but most importantly my late mother," says Ari. She continued "IF ONLY I KNEW WHAT I KNEW TODAY - I could have comforted her and relived her from some of the pain she went through. Both her and my Grandfather suffered to their last breath. No one should ever have to feel or experience a loved one going through that much pain."

Ari now uses her products and creations are tools for healing herself and others. She explained, “experimenting with medicine to find formulas that help my freinds, family, and community is a self healing method to cope with the trauma of seeing my loved ones suffer." 

What brought you to using Cannabis in your products? Talking to Tias and Tios about their physical pains and then hearing their stories about using "reefer" in the 60s/70s and how they longed to use it again. Lots of my uncles suffer from horrible knees from being soccer players back in the day, so I decided to make them a test batch for them. I was already making body salves and ointments for pain relief...and added cannabis in for that extra desired boost.

Are there any yerberas or healers that have influenced creations?

TONS! The great Online community (La Loba Loca/ indigemama/ MamaMaiz/ HamacaHumilde/ BloodMoonRabbit/HueztecaHealth/La_Cristina(Ayurvedic Elements)/ Ygeb (Yvonne) and so many more. Physically - my sister circle of xingonaxs/ my family but most importantly my late mother.

Ari's reccomended Reads:

Check out "Women who Glow in the Dark" for the book that motivated me to start my practices & "Infusions of Healing" for her go to herb bible. 

 Catch Ari around Chicago’s South Side teaching yoga, reppin’ Xicx Zine Collective, or pop over to her Instagram for her updates!

[mujeres-de-maiz-blog]

MAMA MAIZ STARTING HER CIRCLE ON CA NATIVE PLANTS. We will be learning about elderberry, yarrow and sage in depth on this full moon and learning and growing together in harmony. #mamamaiz @mama_maiz #canativeplants #circle #workshop #platica #skillshare #sistars

[nalgonapride]

#Repost @mama_maiz ・・・ Road trippin, embracing madre tierra. Representing mujers indígenas with @nalgonapositivitypride shirt and @nativesol earrings ✊❤#madretierra #nalgonapositivity #mamamaiz #mamámaíz #decolonizeyourmedicine

[mamamaize]

Ok,ok back to me ;) This little girl yesterday was sharing knowledge about #calendula #burdock and many other medicinal plants. What inspiration to have the youth so excited about meeting you that they request a photo. #herbalfreedomschoolsur #mamamaiz <3 @india_amazonica #youth #inspire #losangelesknowswhatsup

[smugtownmushrooms]

Yes!! So right! so true! Thank you and grateful to be spending some time with @mama_maiz at @flora_y_tierra teaching how we can incorporate mushrooms and fungi back into our lives! Reposted from @mama_maiz For generations under the moon we have found deep medicine in mushrooms. Our blood runs within the mycelium of the earth and I'm grateful to my ancestors for holding on to and protecting this medicine. Due to colonization and christianity scared ways were deemed as evil. Today we reclaim this relationship with all of our fungal ancestors and learn the ways to incorporate this reciprocal relationship into our everyday. Come out to @flora_y_tierra this Saturday to sit with community who holds this relationship with respect and gratitude. Thank you @smugtownmushrooms for sharing your knowledge with us. Class this Saturday!! Venmo sliding scale $30 -$50 for this knowledge share and support Flora y Tierra @floraytierra #fungalancestors #decolonizeyourmedicine #mamamaiz #floraytierra #smugtownmushrooms #mycology #longbeach #california #losangeles #fungi #setas #hongos https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKT7_dgbp7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8dncseveu89y

[survivalarts]

Warriors in Real Life 🗡✨ Gratitude to @flora_y_tierra & @mama_maiz for helping us create this POWERFUL sacred space for the past two years!! What an incredible journey it’s been for us all. Thank you to everyone who has trained with us this year, as we built more strength and solidarity in community. Our liberation and healing work continues in 2020. Salamat sa inyong lahat 🙏🏽⚔️💜✨ . . . . #SurvivalArts #Tongva #LongBeach #PekitiTirsiaKali #PilipinaFightingArts #DecolonizeYourMedicine #MamaMaiz #Kali #KnifeFighting #islandwomxnrise #NoMeansNo #Fearless #WarriorWomxn #SurvivalArtsAcademy (at Survival Arts Academy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6hp8AwgJed/?igshid=5fr1ca6f8q65

[survivalarts]

Line Up for Training! 🗡 @flora_y_tierra We start the solstice strong with our last 2019 Long Beach training with our family and community @flora_y_tierra ⚔️☀️ Saturday, December 21 11am-2pm Email floraytierra@gmail to register ☀️ . . . . #SurvivalArts #FloraYTierra #MamaMaiz #BeachTraining #WarriorWomxn #LineUp #ProtectTheFamily #Respect #PekitiTirsiaKali #PilipinaFightingArts #ReclaimYourPower #indigenous #AncestralHealing #Ceremony #Kali #Children #WarriorMama #WarriorBabies #Solstice #Vision #2020 (at Long Beach California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6MKVfgg4w-/?igshid=1fea91g810o4q

[survivalarts]

Honored to hold space with this powerful being @mama_maiz 🗡🌿 Tlazo Tecolote for your Warrior Healer energy, spirit and work. Thank you for being the first home for Survival Arts work, trusting us and providing a space to train for the past two years strong. ᜐᜎᜋ Salamat for teaching me to ground with plant ancestors, as we decolonize our medicines together. So blessed to have you as a Healer in our lives. Love you infinitely! ♾⚔️🌿✨ . . Training with @mama_maiz and our beloved @flora_y_tierra family on Saturday, 12/21 to close out the year, entering the solstice in strength and community. 🙏🏽☀️ . . . #SurvivalArts #FloraYTierra #MamaMaiz #ProtectTheSacred #DecolonizeYourMedicine #ProtectTheFamily #Kali #FightingArts #BeachTraining #Tongva #LongBeach #WarriorWomxn #Tlazocamati #Salamat #Tecolote #Gratitude #Solstice #AncestralMedicine (at Long Beach California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6MHll3AI93/?igshid=afwydjlo17lb

[survivalarts]

Beach Training 2019🗡 @flora_y_tierra ⚔️ @survivalarts We finish off the year in strength and power through our last beach training 12/21 from 11am-2pm with our family @flora_y_tierra ⚔️☀️✨ DM for more info or email floraytierra@gmail to rsvp ⚔️ Love to our warrior mamas leading the way. Little ones always welcome and encouraged to train with us 🌱 . . . . #SurvivalArts #FlorayTierra #community #kali #kapwa #beachtraining #warrior #solstice #healing #protectthesacred #protectthefamily #pachamama #motherearth #mamamaiz #motherhoodrising #ancestralhealing #WarriorWomxn (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6HtvN7A3_X/?igshid=kcsztl5k2yi2

[survivalarts]

“I’m happy with my progress. The group helps me grow and realize my potential.” — @gedaagi_binesikwe . . . . #SurvivalArts #Ojibwe #Ogichidaakwe #RedLakeNation #LAnatives #MMIW #colonialresistance #decolonize #kali #tongva #floraytierra #mamamaiz #indigenousgoddessgang #stillhere #survivalartsacademy (at Academy of Survival Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3IeRKCA3V-/?igshid=1cw8o905june8

[survivalarts]

Sunday Beach Training ☀️ 11am-2pm @survivalarts ⚔️ @flora_y_tierra . . Join our beloved community in Long Beach for healing work by the sea, while strengthening in the sand. Donation-based training for survivors, womxn of color and their families, no one turned away. 🌺 RSVP at: floraytierra@gmail for details. . . . . #SurvivalArts #FloraYTierra #MamaMaiz #holdingspace #ancestralhealing #vitaminsea #oceantherapy #sisterhood #gathering #healingcircle #tongva #longbeach #beachtraining #kali #meditation #survivalartsacademy (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B27416YAmue/?igshid=16x5gzdicwj1k

[survivalarts]

PROTECT THE SACRED Warriors of Sacred Survival Here To Protect & To Serve Spiritual Stronghold Matriarchal Clan @jlcreator ⚔️ @survivalarts ⚔️ @mama_maiz Here for our ancestors and the generations ahead. Honored to hold space, offer our medicines, and protect one another. ⚔️⚔️⚔️ . . . #ProtectTheSacred #SurvivalArts #JLcreator #MamaMaiz #FloraYTierra #AncestralHealing #WarriorWomxn #PilipinaFightingArts #inthetimeofdecolonization #reclaimyourpower #SurvivingViolenceEverywhere #Kali (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0RSqlyAGPm/?igshid=1eqffwkjrr6ig