Journey into the Ecuadorian Amazon with the Sápara Nation

Has the jungle been calling you?

Your Guide, Spiritual Leader of the Sápara Nation ~ Manari Ushigua

Every year we travel to the Ecuadorian Amazon under the guidance of the Sapara People.

We invite you to join us on a journey to the Amazon to commune with the heart of the Earth, the lungs of our planet, and the wisdom of the forest.⁠ ⁠
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“The living world that nourishes and sustains us all is a forest. We are forest. Our task, goal, and destiny as Saparas is to be faithful to the teachings that come from the forest; to live our lives fully by them, and to transmit these so that they can reach the entire planet, with the goal of discovering a new connection with the forest that makes and surrounds us.”⁠ ⁠
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The fragmentation of this world happens when the material part becomes separated from its spiritual foundation. The grave error of the modern epoch consists in forgetting the spiritual part and only focusing on the material, treating the so-called natural world as if it were a mere resource. This separation has had serious consequences for the wellbeing of our planet.”⁠ ⁠
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- Kamunguishi Declaration, Sapara Nation

Testimonials…

Being able to go to NAKU was the privilege of a lifetime. To be able to fully immerse myself in the jungle for the week and learn the ways of the Sapara was one of the most fun experiences ever! From swimming down the river and connecting to the water, to getting sacred baths with medicinal plants, I feel so lucky to have gotten to reconnect with nature. Manari is full of wisdom and just so willing to share what he knows and teach the ways of the Indigenous. NAKU reminded me of all the beauty there is in the world. The sun, the rain, the fire, the stars. It really allowed me to reconnect with the elements, ground down into the Earth and experience a profound week of disconnection from all of the distractions in modern society. The Sapara feel like my family now as I made friends with many of the community members and felt so loved and welcomed by them all. So grateful for all the medicine shared by Manari and Florencia and truly a dream come true.

Krysten V.

My experience with Naku was a memorable one. For many years I was looking for the right fit for my first medicine ceremony. Naku provided the safety, the community and the wisdom which I was yearning for as my first retreat. The way that the logistics were set up was smooth. The Sapara tribe was extremely welcoming, warm, kind and grounded. This energy made me feel open and prepared to go deep within my own shadows. I appreciate Florencia, Manari and the rest of the Sapara people for creating such a healing and heart-opening container. 

Christian Gonzalez, ND. 

Integrative Oncology, Chronic Disease & General Medicine 

Some Q's you might have...

When is the retreat?
🗓 April 18th-25th, 2024 During 🌎 Earth Day⁠

Where will it be taking place?
📍 Ecuadorian Amazon w/ the Sápara Nation⁠

How much of discount is early bird pricing?
We do, all you need to do is get on the waitlist for our next journey!

How to do you register?
Simply fill out ​the application​ available on the website, as long as you fill it out by the deadline, you can receive the early bird pricing.

Who is this retreat for?
Anyone who is on the spiritual path and curious about ancient wisdom from the Amazon Those curious about working deeper with the dream space, what the Sápara call Makihaunu, the world of dreams Those wanting to cleanse the body, mind and spirit Those wanting to detox from modern life Those wanting to connect with the Sápara Nation⁠

Will there be medicine ceremonies?
The Sápara work with tobacco and Florencia brings in the spirit of Cacao. Additional grandmother ceremonies are not included in the cost and you are not require to participate to attend.

Will there be integration?
Before the trip there will be support via an Orientation Call, During the trip you will have two days of integration support including cacao circle, healing session and yoga. Lastly, after the trip there will be an integration call in addition to access to our virtual cacao community for 1 month after the journey.

What's not included?
❌ Flights to and from Ecuador

❌ Tips & souvenir money for the Sápara community

❌ Plant ceremonies that don’t involve Cacao

❌ Dinners outside of the jungle

To learn more, check out our webpage with all the details and if you have any more questions, please reach out!