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 to preserving indigenous wisdom, he co-founded Guananshe Sanctuary in Bahia, bridging Amazonian healing traditions with global research. He also supports key Yawanawá initiatives, such as the Nipei: Garden of Medicines and Food Sovereignty Project, ensuring the continuation of ancestral knowledge. A gifted musician and artist, Jordão lives with his wife, Kenewma Yawanawá, and their children, Mukaihu and Mukavimi, carrying forward the teachings that have profoundly shaped his path.
Upcoming Programs by Jordão Souza
Sacred Bridge: Uniting the Heart of the Amazon and the Peaks of the Himalayas
Also With Hushahu Yawanawá, Matsini Yawanawá & Family, Kenewma Yawanawá, Tsela Zoksang, Dechen Kelden, Khenzom Alling and Dr. Jetsun Cheme
There was once a time, deep in the Amazon rainforest, when the great keepers of wisdom—guardians of plants, prayer, and profound spiritual connection—held their knowledge close. For centuries, the sacred teachings of Tibetan Buddhism were also hidden, veiled high in the Himalayas and passed down through silence, meditation, and ceremony. Now, the time foretold has […]