About
               Chaka
                             Schipper

Nicolas Schipper Pérez, also known as Chaka, is an artivist and  space holder, celebrated for his work as a drummer and Ethno-Therapist. Deeply committed to exploring and preserving ancient traditions, Chaka emphasizes the importance of appreciation over appropriation through his Vidaya Community & Journeys, supporting individuals in reconnecting with themselves, regaining their energy, and rediscovering their root(s) through ARPI, a method shaped by his personal journey and continuous evolution.

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Currently the drummer for the ancestral Scandinavian musical group Heilung, Chaka has also collaborated with artists such as Kati Ran and Songleikir. Born in the Andean mountains of Ecuador on the ancestral lands of the Kitu Kara and Kichwa people, his roots extend to Wallmapu in Chile and across Europe, including the Euskaldunak (Basque) region and Gaelic territories. Since 5.524 (2018) , he has been based in Denmark.

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Chaka has spent over a decade and a half learning from diverse leaders and teachers in Ecuador and worldwide, understanding the connections of  wisdom from ancient traditions. His journey has brought him to study closely with shamans in Ecuador, where he gained profound healing tools. Blending ancestral wisdom with contemporary methods, Chaka supports personal transformation and healing with an approach rooted in respect and deep reverence.

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Arriving in Europe marked a turning point in his path, allowing him to explore transformation, growth, and awareness at a deeper level. His journey has been one of reconnecting with his root(s), ancestral territories, and spirituality, as well as engaging with practices like the understanding of  stillness , the healing power of drumming, reviving pre-Hispanic ceramic instruments , and reconnecting with medicinal plants. It was through this transformative process that ARPI was born—a method that bridges tradition and modernity to inspire holistic healing and self-discovery.

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Chaka’s mission continues to take shape as he remains committed to learning, sharing, and living as an eternal apprentice of life.