What Are Ñawis and Chunpis?

In Andean spirituality:

• Ñawis are mystical energy centres that correspond to various aspects of human experience, much like chakras in other traditions. Each ñawi governs specific qualities, such as clarity, intuition, creativity, or groundedness.

• Chunpis, or energetic belts, are protective and integrative energy bands that weave around the body. They align your ñawis and create a shield against external negativity while enhancing your ability to connect with your inner and outer worlds.

During a Chunpi Karpay, these energy centres are activated, and the chunpis are "woven" into your energy body, aligning and amplifying your natural energetic flow.

The Four Primary Chunpis: Energetic Bands of Strength and Alignment

During a Chunpi Karpay initiation, four primary energetic belts (chunpis) are woven into your energy body. These bands serve as anchors of strength, alignment, and protection, enhancing your connection to yourself and the world around you. Each band aligns with a specific capacity, allowing you to embody and express different aspects of your energy fully.

The Four Chunpis and Their Capacities

1. Black Belt (Yana Chunpi) - Around the hips and lower body

- Capacity: Atyi - The ability to take action in the world and measure personal power.

2. Red Belt (Puka Chunpi) - Around the abdomen (qosqo)

- Capacity: Khuyay - Acting with passion and focused engagement in the world; it is the site of kinetic power.

3. Golden Belt (Qori Chunpi) - At the level of the heart

- Capacity: Munay and Kanay - The capacity for love, willpower and being authentically oneself in the world.

4. Silver Belt (Qolqe Chunpi) - Around the throat

- Capacity: Rimay - Speaking with power and creative expression in all its forms.

Clarification on the “Fifth Chunpi”

There is sometimes mention of a fifth, violet-colored band that covers the head near the eyes. However, this is not an official chunpi in the traditional teachings. The four primary chunpis—black, red, gold, and silver—are the recognized core energetic bands woven into the energy body during Chunpi Karpay.

Beyond the Five Belts: Insights from Andean Wisdom

While the Chunpi Karpay often focuses on five energetic belts, Andean spirituality emphasises a broader understanding of foundational chunpis—energetic structures that form the roots of human power and potential. These foundational belts represent core aspects of our being:

• Physical Vitality: Strengthens your connection to the physical world, promoting health, resilience, and groundedness.

• Emotional Balance: Governs emotional flow and fosters inner harmony and resilience.

• Mental Clarity: Sharpens focus, awakens creativity, and enhances intuition.

• Spiritual Connection: Deepens your bond with universal energy and sacred consciousness.

By tending to these aspects of ourselves, we align our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energies, creating a stable and empowered foundation for growth.

Why Choose Chunpi Karpay?

The Chunpi Karpay is a unique opportunity to:

• Realign your energy field for enhanced vitality and clarity.

• Deepen your connection with your essence and the universal flow.

• Strengthen your energetic boundaries and create space for intentional growth.

• Empower yourself with tools and practices that bring balance and harmony into your life.

The Temporary Nature of Chunpis

It’s important to understand that the chunpis do not permanently exist in your energy field. They are created during the initiation and require a yearly maintenance. Without this, they can dissipate over time.

By engaging in ongoing reflection, self-care, and energy work, you can maintain and even deepen the benefits of the Chunpi Karpay.