Author Biography
Kelly Carlos grew up in Riverside, California, with her loving family. She received her degree in economics and environmental studies at Claremont McKenna College. After receiving the prestigious Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, she embarked on extensive travels throughout South America and India. Kelly's journey on the Red Road of indigenous teachings began with her arrival in the Peruvian Amazon. There she inadvertently met a shaman who shared his ancient medicine, opening her spiritual pathways. After living in the Diamantina Highlands of Brazil, Kelly returned to the United States and met her husband, Jose Carlos Yayauqui Tlakaocelotl (Walking Black Jaguar), a native of Jalisco, Mexico. For the past eight years they have focused on raising their own family, educating their three daughters in the various traditions of Anahuac. As leaders in the Aztec Dance tradition, Jose and Kelly also like to support other indigenous ceremonies such as Sun Dance, temescal (sweat lodge), and Native American Church (tipi). Kelly and her family reside in the beautiful evergreen state of Oregon. They believe in the divine, innate strength of every human being, regardless of one's religion, race or color.
