Sacred Bridge: Uniting the Heart of the Amazon and the Peaks of the Himalayas

With Hushahu Yawanawá, Matsini Yawanawá & Family, Kenewma Yawanawá, Jordão Souza and Tsela Zoksang

October 2 - 5, 2025

  • Deluxe King – $1,772.55
  • Deluxe Queen – $1,464.00
  • Deluxe Double (Shared Room) – $1,282.95
  • Standard Single - Shared Bath – $1,341.60
  • Standard Double Full - Shared bath (Shared Room) – $1,204.80
  • Standard Double Twin - Shared bath (Shared Room) – $1,150.35
  • Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath – $1,254.90
  • Economy Single - Shared Bath – $1,117.20
  • Economy Double - Shared Bath (Shared Room) – $1,091.70
  • Economy Triple - Shared Bath (Shared Room) – $1,063.65
  • Economy Quad - Shared Bath (Shared Room) – $1,027.95
  • Camping – $846.00
  • Commuter – $807.00
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Immerse yourself in a transformative weekend of prayer, song, dance, and cultural exchange as we unite the wisdom of the sacred forests with that of the sacred mountains. This extraordinary gathering unites the Yawanawá people of the Amazon with Tibetans from the Himalayas, blending their ancient traditions in a shared celebration of life, connection, and renewal.

In a time of great change on our planet, this gathering serves as a beacon of hope and unity, weaving together ancient traditions that remind us how to walk in harmony with the earth. Through their timeless wisdom, these two cultures offer profound guidance on honoring the sacred balance between humanity and nature.

Be part of this rare and powerful convergence of spirit, joy, and unity. Together, let us weave a tapestry of hope and connection for the future. This family-friendly gathering welcomes all who are ready to open their hearts and walk a path of reverence for the earth and each other.
Schedule
Thursday, October 2
  • 3:30 – 5 pm Check-in & Arrival
  • 6 – 7 pm Dinner
  • 7:30 pm Opening Fire Ceremony
    • Opening Prayer
    • Personal Introductions
    • Song Circle & Traditional Dance
      • Immerse yourself in the rhythms of the Amazon
Friday, October 3
  • 7 – 8 am Tibetan Yoga Class
  • 8 – 9 am Breakfast
  • 9:30 – 11:30 am Storytelling & Cultural Exchange
    • Journey into the ancestral wisdom of the Amazon Forest and the Mountains of the Himalayas
  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Discussion
    • The Power of Medicinal Plant Baths for Healing Modern Ailments
      • Learn about their deep healing potential and the chance to experience them
  • 12:30 -1:30 pm Lunch
  • 2 – 4 pm Breakout Sessions
    • Panel Discussion
      • Preserving the Wisdom and Traditions of the Past
    • Reclaiming Sacred Art
      • A Journey into Ancestral Designs
    • Body Painting & Live Music
    • Personal Appointments
      • Experience individual plant baths, healing sessions, and explore the cultural store
  • 4 – 5:30 pm Voices of the Forest
    • Discover the Power of the Ancestral Chants
      • Learn the traditional way of connecting to the divine through voice
  • 6 – 7 pm Dinner
  • 7:30  – 9:30 pm Movie Screening
    • Tibetan Film Documentary
  • 9 pm Live Music and Celebration
    • Dance and celebrate under the stars
Saturday, October 4
  • 7 – 8 am Morning Affirmative Prayer and Learning Session Around the Fire
  • 8 – 9 am Breakfast
  • 9:30 – 11:30 am Guardians of the Earth
    • A Deep Dive into Indigenous Lands, Activism, and Sacred Ecology
  • 10 – 12 pm Yawanawá Classes (Yoga Studio)
    • Choose to practice guitar/drums or learn sacred designs
  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Tibetan Presentation
  • 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
  • 2 – 4 pm Breakout Sessions
    • Ancestral Play
      • Traditional Games & Cultural Tibetan Dance
    • Personal Appointments
      • Individual plant baths, healing sessions, and time to explore the cultural store
  • 4 – 5:30 pm The Feminine Awakening: Rebalancing the Scales of Power and Harmony
    • A powerful dialogue and chant circle
  • 6 – 7 pm Dinner
  • 7:30  – 9 pm Movie Screening
    • Yawanawá Documentary
Sunday, October 5
  • 7 – 11 am Check-out of Rooms
  • 7 – 8 am Yoga Class
  • 8 – 9 am Breakfast
  • 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Ancestral Storytelling of the Uniting Prophecy
  • 12:30 – 1:30 Lunch
  • 1:30 – 3 pm Tibetan Dance & Song in the Field
    • A final celebration of unity and culture
  • 3:45 pm Closing Rituals

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change at any time. 

About the Leaders

Hushahu Yawanawá

In 2005, Hushahu became the first Yawanawá woman to enter a spiritual study, spending over a year in deep isolation in Samakẽi, where she discovered the world of the Pajés as a woman. She expressed this awakening through her art and voice, bringing a female presence to the traditionally male songs of her people. Her […]

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Matsini Yawanawá & Family

Matsini Yawanawá, chief and spiritual leader of Mutum village, descends from an unbroken lineage of Pajés (master shamans) and trained under the legendary Pajé Tata, who helped restore Yawanawá traditions after years of suppression. The Yawanawá, native to Acre, Brazil, have long safeguarded their land and spiritual heritage despite near extinction following early contact with […]

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Kenewma Yawanawá

A descendant of strong leaders, Kenewma is the daughter of Chief Biraci Nixiwaka and Chief Naiweni Mariazinha, the first female leader of the Yawanawá. She was the first youth and third woman in Yawanawá history to enter the powerful Muka diet, an intense spiritual study. Deeply committed to the well-being of her people, she supports […]

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Jordão Souza

Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1993, Jordão Souza was immersed in Amazonian spirituality from a young age as the grandson of Padrinho Sebastião Mota de Melo, a Santo Daime leader. His journey led him to the Yawanawá in 2009, where he studied their medicinal plant knowledge and spirituality, becoming the final apprentice of Pajé Tata. Committed […]

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Tsela Zoksang

Tsela Zoksang is a Tibetan human rights and climate activist. As Campaigns Coordinator at Students for a Free Tibet, she works to amplify the voices of Tibetans inside Chinese-occupied Tibet. She works with Tibetan communities in exile and global stakeholders to mobilize support for strategic campaigns that push for Tibetans’ fundamental right to freedom. Because […]

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