A Gentle Healing Novel by Davilyn Atwood
From The Apothecary Press
A story about breath, belonging, and the quiet courage to return.
From the mountains of Peru comes a story about slowing down, listening deeply, and remembering how to breathe.
When Amaya Valera returns to the high valley of her childhood, she believes she is only coming to rest. Instead, she finds a place that invites her to stay, a land shaped by terraced gardens, sacred water, and the quiet wisdom of those who have lived close to the earth for generations.
Guided by Mama Tika, the valley’s herbalist, and Inti, the quiet keeper of the sacred spring, and Amaya’s lifelong friend, Amaya begins to learn that healing does not arrive loudly. It grows slowly, through shared work, gentle presence, and the courage to return to what matters most.
The Muña Breath is a story of restoration, belonging, and the quiet transformation that happens when we learn to breathe again.
Amaya Valera – The One Who Returns
Amaya arrives at her Grandmother’s invitation, tired, uncertain, and searching for rest. Through the valley, she learns to slow down, listen, and rediscover her place in the world.
Inti – The Quiet Keeper
Steady and grounded, Inti cares for the valley’s sacred spring. His calm presence becomes an anchor in Amaya’s journey.
Mama Tika – The Keeper of Herbal Wisdom
A gentle teacher rooted in tradition, Mama Tika guides Amaya through herbal knowledge, quiet observation and lived experience, as they struggle to save the village in their sacred valley.
Muña: The Breath Herb…
Muña grows high in the Andes and is traditionally used for:
• Breath support
• Gentle clarity
• Restoration
• Digestive comfort
In The Muña Breath, Muña becomes a symbol of:
• Slowing down
• Clearing space
• Returning to balance
• Learning to breathe again
Digital Resources For Your Reading Experience:
A Reader’s Companion with Tea and Breathwork Guide
The Valley Reflection Journal Pages
The Muna Breath Character Letters
The Muna Herb – Materia Medica
