Over 14 years, I've guided several human beings from diverse backgrounds and ages, to reconnect with their wisdom and love, fostering healthy relationships (including oneself), navigating life's challenges skillfully and opening to appreciate the blissful moments. Embracing life fully.
The approach I offer is holistic and tailored to eac
Over 14 years, I've guided several human beings from diverse backgrounds and ages, to reconnect with their wisdom and love, fostering healthy relationships (including oneself), navigating life's challenges skillfully and opening to appreciate the blissful moments. Embracing life fully.
The approach I offer is holistic and tailored to each individual's needs.
I emphasize mindful-loving somatic awareness, compassionate inquiry, grounding practices, creative reflection and exploration, and connection with nature, Peruvian Ancient Wisdom, Buddhism and neuroscience.
Since 2022, I've taught and mentored at Banyan, an online global community co-founded by Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield and others, leveraging 25+ years immersed in Buddhist philosophy, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, sacred plants, and somatic practices.
My journey has moved from mental health challenges to a path of Loving Awareness. This in
Since 2022, I've taught and mentored at Banyan, an online global community co-founded by Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield and others, leveraging 25+ years immersed in Buddhist philosophy, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, sacred plants, and somatic practices.
My journey has moved from mental health challenges to a path of Loving Awareness. This includes participation in Buddhist silent retreats (Vipassana, Zen, and Insight), mindfulness teacher training with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, and studies in Ancient Peruvian wisdom, Sacred Apiculture, and Radical Forgiveness coaching.
I hold deep appreciation for the guardians of ancient wisdom, as well as the teachers and healers who have guided me.
I became a certified mindfulness teacher and mentor during the first MMTCP and MMT cohort (2017-2019 and 2022) with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. Additionally, I am trained in the Young Compassionate Leaders program by Jane Goodall, in Ancient Peruvian Andean Wisdom through the Q'ero tradition and Chaupin Oracle, in Sacred Apiculture, and in Radical Forgiveness coaching.
I continue to educate myself on grief and death with Joan Halifax and Frank Ostazeski. My practice and knowledge of somatic bodywork are ever-expanding through yoga, dance, Authentic Movement, and Qi Gong with Teja Bell. Furthermore, I have participated in Trauma, Psychedelic Integration, Buddhism, and Ecology Summits, as well as in Grof’s holotropic breathing and systemic work through family constellations.
In 2010, I co-founded Mindfulness Peru with Ana Loret de Mola, offering workshops, programs, and retreats interweaving mindfulness with Peruvian ancestral wisdom and connection with nature. We were co-speakers at TEDxTukuy in 2019.
I have participated in numerous Buddhist (Vipassana, Zen and Insight) silent retreats, including at Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village in France. As well, sacred plant ceremonies and diverse healing workshops.
I was born in Lima, Peru, in 1979. In my 20s and 30s, I traveled the world, cooking in top restaurants and practicing in Buddhist monasteries.
Now, I live in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, Peru, with my partner, daughter, and cat. I deeply cherish the connection with the magnificent nature and ancient wisdom of the Andes, grounding myself in the Great Open Heart to fully embrace life’s beauty, with all its joys and sorrows.
Family has always been central to my journey of self-discovery, healing, and evolution. Growing up in a blended family which, as time taught me, is a treasure trove of challenges and blessings. Motherhood, as a continuous wake-up call, reminds me to integrate mindfulness and heartfulness into daily life.
I am also a culinary and wellness travel specialist and guide at Tanit Trails.
Permaculturist and chef, pioneering mindful cooking and eating programs in Peru and Lebanon. I hosted the cooking TV show Perú Orgánico, focused on organic food and a conscious lifestyle.
In essence, my life intertwines mindfulness-heartfulness, ancient wisdom, and a profound connection with nature, guiding others on paths of healing and self-discovery.
one-on-one and group embodied mindfulness-heartfulness coaching and mentoring via Zoom and phone, or in person in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, Peru.
I also organize published and tailor-made transformational wellness travels and retreats.
Create Your Personal Retreat in Peru
Whether you're seeking a deeply transformative journey or looking to design a retreat that aligns with your specific goals, with more than 10 years of experience I can offer personalized retreat experiences in the heart of Peru. I can lead a tailored retreat for you and your group, integrating mindfulness, yoga, hikes, healthy and mindful eating, Peruvian Ancient spirituality, and other healing practices.
Alternatively, if you prefer to create your own retreat, I can assist in curating every detail—from selecting the perfect location to crafting an itinerary that supports your vision. Let me help you design a retreat that nourishes your mind, body, and spirit in one of the most sacred and inspiring places on Earth.
The Journey Through the Inner Garden: A Retreat of Mindfulness, Family Constellations, and Andean Spirituality
March 13th to 16th 2025
in the Sacred Valley, Cusco. Peru.
Guided by Brisa & Muss Hernandez
Step into a transformative space where ancient wisdom and modern practices converge. The Journey Through the Inner Garden is a unique retreat designed to guide you through deep personal exploration and healing. This immersive experience combines the power of mindfulness, Family Constellations, and the rich spiritual tradition of the Peruvian Andean cosmovision to support your journey toward inner peace, clarity, and connection.
Mindfulness practices will help you center yourself in the present moment, cultivating awareness and calm as you deepen your understanding of your inner world. Through Family Constellations, you will uncover the hidden dynamics and ancestral patterns that shape your life, offering profound insights and opportunities for healing in the present. And by integrating the Andean Cosmovision, you will reconnect with the sacred rhythms of nature, learning to align your life with the cycles of the earth, sun, and cosmos.
This retreat is a safe, supportive space where you will explore your personal journey, heal familial wounds, and rediscover your place in the greater web of life. Together, we will walk through the sacred landscape of the Inner Garden, cultivating peace, balance, and harmony for yourself and your family.
Whether you seek deeper self-awareness, emotional healing, or spiritual renewal, The Journey Through the Inner Garden invites you to reconnect with the wisdom of your heart and the timeless teachings of the earth.
Immerse yourself in the serenity of the stunning Sacred Valley and WacraPucara where the ancient wisdom of the land meets the transformative power of mindfulness. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to disconnect from the busyness of life and reconnect with yourself in the heart of nature.
Surrounded by stunning mountains, lush landscapes, and sacred sites, you will practice mindfulness that deepen your awareness, calm your mind, and open your heart. Each day is designed to help you cultivate inner peace, clarity, and presence while being nourished by the beauty and energy of this powerful region.
Join us for a transformative experience that will leave you feeling more grounded, centered, and connected to both yourself and the natural world. Leave inspired to continue your journey of life with renewed clarity, carrying the lessons of the retreat into your relationships and daily life.
I offer one-on-one and group coaching and mentoring focused on mindfulness and heart virtues such as loving-kindness, compassion, gratitude, and forgiveness.
Sessions are available via Zoom and phone, or in person in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, Peru.
"What we resist, persists.
What we attend to,
we transcend and learn from."
Here are some of the life experiences we can explore together:
You will be able to identify and shift your limiting beliefs and develop a growth mindset.
Gently recognize the loving essence within you, capable of compassionate and enjoyable self-care and care for others.
Discover how to reparent and befriend yourself.
You'll receive support to overcome limiting behavior patterns and thrive in your relationships. We'll also focus on enhancing your communication skills.
You can develop coping strategies and build resilience to stress.
Becoming aware of and addressing our triggers frees us from unhelpful inherited or learned patterns. This allows for emotional growth and fosters loving, skillful parenting. Responding wisely and compassionately to each moment and need, including our own.
I will guide you to embrace food fearlessly and enjoy it fully, helping you embrace yourself just as you are.
From there, you'll learn to love life on Earth, including yourself.
Struggling with aging? In Chinese medicine, menopause is known as 'The Second Spring.'
Discover the blooming flower within you by accepting and loving yourself
in every stage of life.
I support you through
grief at your own pace.
In life, we experience many personal and relational losses. Each loss is a new encounter with grief. Through embracing death and grief, we open ourselves to a rebirth filled with grace and love.
I provide support both before psychedelic therapy or ceremonies and during the integration afterward. This allows you to bring insights and visions into your everyday life as a sacred ceremony.