Sacred Bridge: Uniting the Heart of the Amazon and the Peaks of the Himalayas - Wednesday Private Night
With Hushahu Yawanawá, Matsini Yawanawá & Family, Kenewma Yawanawá, Jordão Souza and Tsela Zoksang
October 1 - 2, 2025
Join us for a transformative weekend of prayer, song, dance, and cultural exchange as we bring together the wisdom of the sacred forests and the sacred mountains. This extraordinary gathering unites the Yawanawá people of the Amazon with Tibetan representatives from the Himalayas, weaving their ancient traditions into a shared celebration of life, connection, and renewal.
At a time of profound change on our planet, this gathering stands as a beacon of hope and unity, illuminating pathways of harmony between humanity and nature. Through their timeless wisdom, these two cultures offer profound insights on honoring the sacred balance that sustains us all.
Be part of this rare and powerful convergence of spirit, joy, and community. Together, let us weave a tapestry of hope and connection for future generations. This family-friendly gathering welcomes all who feel called to open their hearts and walk a path of reverence for the earth and each other.
This is a private Wednesday might only booking page. Note that commuter rates for this evening do not include meals.
Schedule
Wednesday, October 1
- 3 – 6 pm Arrival & Check-in for Over Night Guests
- 6 – 7 pm Dinner for on site guests only
- 8 pm Arrival Time for Commuter Guests
- 9 pm Ceremony
*Please note that check-out of rooms is 7 – 11 am Thursday, October 2nd for guests not staying for the weekend program. Breakfast and Lunch are included in the over night rate.
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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