Kai Karrell

A mystic, a medicine carrier, a practicing medium, and a passionate writer who strives to help people fall in love with themselves. My life has been a mythical story of devotion and awakening, a journey into the ends of the universe and the innermost depth of my heart.

After studying for a few years with different Shamans, teachers, medicine circles, and traditions, whether Brazilian, Peruvian, Colombian, or others, I have come to the conclusion that for me to truly develop and grow within this path, I need a different set and setting, where the spoken language is one I understand, the prayers and teachings are more direct and guided, and the integration of the experience into my life is constant and continues beyond the scope of the ceremonies. After consulting with my teachers and following their guidance, I founded the Church of the Celestial Heart. A syncretic church based on the teachings of Santo Daime and Umbandaime yet offered in English, bringing forth an even deeper focus on guidance and instruction within the ceremonies themselves.

In order to develop the church, its doctrine, and its theological foundation, I have devoted my life to the continuous study, initiation, and practice of the different traditions which constitute the syncretic nature of its faith. I frequently visit my teachers in Brazil, primarily our Santo Daime mother church, Fraternidade do Coração, led by my dear friend and teacher, Padrinho Sergio Negri; our main school of Umbanda, Barquinha, and mediumship – Arca da Montanha Azul, led by Mestre Philippe Bandeira de Melo, and many others.

I am enthusiastic about helping others walk the journey of a thousand petals – a journey toward self-acceptance and the discovery of self-love.

Kai is the padrinho of the Umbandaime Church of Celestial Heart.