Nana Marina Cruz

Nana Marina Cruz is a wellness facilitator, educator, and cultural guide with a lifelong dedication to personal growth, healing, and community well-being.Rooted in indigenous wisdom and informed by extensive academic and professional experience, her work bridges ancestral knowledge with contemporary wellness practices in a grounded, accessible way.She has guided individuals and groups through transformative experiences focused on emotional balance, self-awareness, and connection using practices centered on intention-setting, breath, embodied reflection, and ceremonial spaces designed to support inner clarity and renewal.Her work often incorporates elements such as cacao rituals, guided circles, and mindfulness-based practices that foster presence, connection, and self-love.Marina is also an experienced facilitator of women’s circles, creating safe and supportive environments for participants to explore personal growth, balance feminine and masculine energies, and reconnect with their bodies and inner wisdom.She has led wellness experiences internationally and has collaborated with diverse communities, exchanging knowledge and supporting cross-cultural understanding.In addition to her wellness work, Marina has a strong academic background in linguistics and cultural research, with a focus on the traditional and medicinal uses of cacao.She has held leadership roles within educational and cultural institutions and has been involved in advocacy efforts supporting women’s rights, cultural preservation, and indigenous communities.