Theun Mares was born in Zimbabwe, of a father who was a gold miner, and a mother who was a natural seer. He spent most of his early life in the bush. “I have, for as long as I can remember, always found my greatest inspiration in nature, and because of that love have found myself to become ever more absorbed in the behaviour patterns of all forms of life.” There Theun began his training under the tutelage of the nagal J.

        He studed at the University of Cape Town and spent most of his working life in education.  Theun embarked upon a successful stage career in the performing arts. Here, in the world of the theatre, he was constantly brought face to face with the realities of human behaviour. He understood that most people think and behave the way they do because of their social conditioning. That social machine provides nothing but slavery and self-disrespect. In 1977, Theun started to remember details of his training as a Warrior in previous lifetimes. As he restored his memory Theun began to prepare for his work as a nagal .

        So now Theun is revealing the Toltec Teachings to the world through his books, as well as teaching more widely through his residential retreats.