10-day Ayahuasca retreat in the Amazon jungle (Brazil)
10-day Ayahuasca retreat in the Amazon jungle (Brazil)
São Bernardino, 2525-758 Atouguia da Baleia, Portugal
Up to 15 in group
November 2 - 12, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Join us to experience a traditional 10-day Ayahuasca dieta in the depths of the Amazon jungle in Acre, Brazil, accompanied with Kambó, Rapé, Sananga, and much more.
- The ceremonies will be expertly guided by indigenous Yawanawa pajés (shamans), and complemented by a 1:1 and group integration program - all amidst their spiritual center Mawa Yuxyn in the heart of the rainforest (Brazilian Amazon).
- Spots limited to 15 participants.
About this Retreat
Waxy Yawanawá, together with her sister Putanny, became the first ever female pajés (shamans) of the Yawanawá tribe from the Brazilian Amazon.
Waxy is one of the very few women who has completed the sacred one-year muká diet. For the Yawanawa, the muká diet is the most important initiation to become a shaman. It involves ingesting and studying sacred plants such as Ayahuasca, memorising healing songs and prayers, as well as being in complete isolation for lengthy periods of time.
In 2017, Waxy founded Mawa Yuxyn, an institute for spiritual studies in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon jungle. It welcomes everyone who wants to fully experience the Yawanawas’ spirituality, traditions, and indigenous way of life.
Waxy works with Uni (Ayahuasca), Kapum (Kambó), Sananga, Sepá and Rapé. Her rapé is a special one called “the Yawanawá Força Feminina” rapé that represents the female conquest of the Yawanawa women. It is prepared with the ashes from the Tsunu bark, a long and majestic tree considered one of the most sacred of the Yawanawá people.
CEREMONY LEADER & MUSICIAN YAWANAWA TRIBE (BRAZIL)
Wasaru is one of the “wild boar people”; this is what Yawanawá means. For many years, he has been a guardian of the Yawanawá spirituality and a musician of traditional Yawanawá songs.
Together with his wife pajé Waxy Yawanawá, Wasaru leads traditional healing rituals using different plants and sacred medicines from his homeland, the Brazilian Amazon.
He works with “Uni” (commonly known as Ayahuasca) and “Rumê” (known as Rapé). Their Rapé contains ashes from the bark of the Tsunu tree mixed with pure tobacco.
Wasaru also serves “Kapum” (commonly known as Kambó) to cleanse and purify the body, Sananga made from the bark of the root of Tabernaemontana genus and used to open the third eye vision, and Sepá, an incense made with the sap of a tree mostly used in ceremonies to protect and clear the space from negative energies.
Yawanawás are specialists in the art of playing music and Wasaru is one of the musicians that helps keep their ancestral knowledge alive. His songs are protection spells; they also translate traditional stories and share the Yawanawá knowledge about the connection to the land, the reverence for the spirits, and the resilience of the Amazonian indigenous communities in the face of contemporary challenges. His music is composed of voice, guitar and drums.
Hukē Netē is Waxy's eldest daughter and is following in her mother's footsteps, starting her studies in the spirituality of her people.
Along with her family, she brings the strong presence of her voice, the joy, and the spiritual strength of the Yawanawa music!
Sana is Waxy's youngest daughter and, as her sister of Huke Nete, she is studying the spirituality of her Yawanawa people with her mother.
She lives and works with her family at the Mawa Yuxyn Center. She brings the strength of the Amazonian feminine youth and shares the beautiful Yawanawa songs.
Carla is an environmental lawyer whose path has evolved toward international advocacy to protect the Amazon rainforest and uphold the culture of its diverse indigenous communities. Drawing on years of experience in EU energy affairs in Brussels, she now channels her legal expertise into building bridges between public policy, ancestral wisdom, and ecological justice.
An experienced space holder and lifelong student of Ayahuasca, she co-founded Taozen in 2022 with her husband Fred to support indigenous-led initiatives and share the sacred medicines of the Amazon jungle in carefully curated, safe containers.
Certified as a Jungian psychedelic preparation and integration specialist, she weaves together science and spirituality. She also works with Dreamwork, Tarot, Kabbalah, I Ching, Hermeticism, Gene Keys, and Ancient Egyptian mysticism to support self-awareness and guide others through deep transformation with grace.
An annual pilgrim to Mysore, India, Carla is a devoted Ashtangi and Yoga Teacher, offering yoga sessions in each Taozen retreat to support the community in preparing for and integrating their sacred plant medicine ceremonies.
Fred is the Co-Founder of Taozen and a plant medicine advocate. Having personally and regularly witnessed the transformative power of entheogens for more than eight years, Fred’s mission is to help people alleviate any needless suffering they through responsible, intentional and reciprocal medicine work.
Knowing first-hand the effectiveness of both individual and collective healing, Fred brings his multi-faceted experience of psychedelic preparation, individual shadow work, grounded group integration, trauma-informed psychology and men’s circle facilitation in service to each and every Taozen guest.
As a keen student of the likes of Marc Aixalá, Kile M. Ortigo, Carl Jung, Dr. Gabor Maté, Richard Rudd, Robert Edward Grant, Paramahansa Yogananda, Seneca, David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.D and many more, Fred blends his interests of timeless, ancient wisdom with modern, practical and evidence-based methods to ensure every Taozen guest feels prepared and supported throughout their entire journey. He is also a firm believer in the notion that everyone and everything can be a teacher for us, if we are open to this possibility and are willing to listen.
In addition to the in-person retreats and experiences, Fred’s proficiency for tech, marketing, systems-building and writing comes in handy for various elements of Taozen, alongside his wife, co-founder and best friend Carla.
Outside of Taozen, Fred reads and listens to non-fiction, produces rave and ambient music, keeps attentive each day to overcome his perfectionism, self-doubt and self-deception tendencies, nerds out with AI, biohacking and advanced ancient civilisations, and leads a creative agency working with some of the world’s biggest brands.
Details of this retreat
Join us to experience a traditional 10-day Ayahuasca immersion in the depths of the Amazon jungle in Acre, Brazil, accompanied with Kambó, Rapé, Sananga, and many more sacred rituals.
The ceremonies will be expertly guided by indigenous Yawanawa pajés (shamans), and complemented by a 1:1 and group integration program - all amidst their spiritual center Mawa Yuxyn in the heart of the rainforest (Brazilian Amazon).
Spots limited to 15 participants.
The ceremonies will be expertly guided by indigenous Yawanawa pajés (shamans), and complemented by a 1:1 and group integration program - all amidst their spiritual center Mawa Yuxyn in the heart of the rainforest (Brazilian Amazon).
Spots limited to 15 participants.
Schedule
Draft schedule:
1 NOVEMBER
08:35 | Flight from Brasilia (BRB) to Cruzeiro do Sur (CZS) arriving at 11:55am.
11:55 | Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel in Cruzeiro do Sur, with overnight stay in hotel.
2 NOVEMBER
06:00 | Breakfast at hotel
07:00 | Leave hotel for roadtrip to Vila San Vicente
10:00 | Boat trip down the Amazon River (6-8hrs approx)
18:00 | Arrival to Mawa Yuxyn (retreat venue)
19:30 | Sepa ritual (cleansing ritual) + cantoria (Yawanawá sacred prayers)
21:00 | Dinner
3 NOVEMBER
07:30 | Kambo ceremony
09:00 | Breakfast
10:30 | Body painting ritual (protection ritual)
13:00 | Lunch
16:00 | Welcome circle (sharing intentions)
18:00 | Dinner
20:00 | Presentation ceremony with the spirits of the mountain + ayahuasca ceremony
4 NOVEMBER
07:30 | Kambo ceremony
09:00 | Breakfast
10:30 | Plant bath (harmonisation ritual)
13:00 | Lunch
17:00 | Cooking ayahuasca
19:00 | Dinner
21:00 | Rapé ceremony + cantoria (Yawanawá sacred prayers)
5 NOVEMBER
07:30 | Kambo ceremony
09:00 | Breakfast
10:30 | Music class (training the Saitis)
13:00 | Lunch
15:00 | Clay bath
18:00 | Dinner
20:00 | Ayahuasca and sananga ceremony
6 NOVEMBER
08:00 | Breakfast
09:00 | Samaúma trip (Sacred Mother tree of the Amazon)
14:00 | Lunch
15:00 | Rapé initiation on how to serve
18:00 | Dinner
7 NOVEMBER
09:00 | Mayu + rapé in the mouth ceremony
10:00 | Music class (training the Saitis) with the flute
14:00 | Lunch
16:00 | Training on how to serve rapé
18:00 | Dinner
20:00 | Ayahuasca and sananga ceremony
8 NOVEMBER
09:00 | Breakfast
11:00 | Music class (training the Saitis) with the guitar
13:00 | Lunch
15:00 | Temazcal
17:00 | Plant bath
18:00 | Dinner
9 NOVEMBER
09:00 | Mayu + rapé + ayahuasca ceremony
11:00 | Drawing the visions
14:00 | Lunch
16:00 | Music class (training the Saitis)
18:00 | Dinner
10 NOVEMBER
09:00 | Breakfast
11:00 | Planting ayahuasca
14:00 | Lunch
15:00 | Music class (training the Saitis)
18:00 | Dinner
20:00 | Ayahuasca ceremony
11 NOVEMBER
09:00 | Breakfast
11:00 | Plant bath (harmonization ritual)
14:00 | Lunch
16:00 | Singing (practicing the Saitis) and rapé ceremony
18:00 | Dinner
12 NOVEMBER
06:00 | Breakfast
08:00 | Departure from Mawa Yuxyn
20:00 | Night at Cruzeiro do Sur hotel
13 NOVEMBER
09:00 | Pick from hotel and airport drop off at CZS
12:35 | Flight from Cruzeiro do Sur (CZS) to Brasilia (BRB) arriving at 20:00h
1 NOVEMBER
08:35 | Flight from Brasilia (BRB) to Cruzeiro do Sur (CZS) arriving at 11:55am.
11:55 | Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel in Cruzeiro do Sur, with overnight stay in hotel.
2 NOVEMBER
06:00 | Breakfast at hotel
07:00 | Leave hotel for roadtrip to Vila San Vicente
10:00 | Boat trip down the Amazon River (6-8hrs approx)
18:00 | Arrival to Mawa Yuxyn (retreat venue)
19:30 | Sepa ritual (cleansing ritual) + cantoria (Yawanawá sacred prayers)
21:00 | Dinner
3 NOVEMBER
07:30 | Kambo ceremony
09:00 | Breakfast
10:30 | Body painting ritual (protection ritual)
13:00 | Lunch
16:00 | Welcome circle (sharing intentions)
18:00 | Dinner
20:00 | Presentation ceremony with the spirits of the mountain + ayahuasca ceremony
4 NOVEMBER
07:30 | Kambo ceremony
09:00 | Breakfast
10:30 | Plant bath (harmonisation ritual)
13:00 | Lunch
17:00 | Cooking ayahuasca
19:00 | Dinner
21:00 | Rapé ceremony + cantoria (Yawanawá sacred prayers)
5 NOVEMBER
07:30 | Kambo ceremony
09:00 | Breakfast
10:30 | Music class (training the Saitis)
13:00 | Lunch
15:00 | Clay bath
18:00 | Dinner
20:00 | Ayahuasca and sananga ceremony
6 NOVEMBER
08:00 | Breakfast
09:00 | Samaúma trip (Sacred Mother tree of the Amazon)
14:00 | Lunch
15:00 | Rapé initiation on how to serve
18:00 | Dinner
7 NOVEMBER
09:00 | Mayu + rapé in the mouth ceremony
10:00 | Music class (training the Saitis) with the flute
14:00 | Lunch
16:00 | Training on how to serve rapé
18:00 | Dinner
20:00 | Ayahuasca and sananga ceremony
8 NOVEMBER
09:00 | Breakfast
11:00 | Music class (training the Saitis) with the guitar
13:00 | Lunch
15:00 | Temazcal
17:00 | Plant bath
18:00 | Dinner
9 NOVEMBER
09:00 | Mayu + rapé + ayahuasca ceremony
11:00 | Drawing the visions
14:00 | Lunch
16:00 | Music class (training the Saitis)
18:00 | Dinner
10 NOVEMBER
09:00 | Breakfast
11:00 | Planting ayahuasca
14:00 | Lunch
15:00 | Music class (training the Saitis)
18:00 | Dinner
20:00 | Ayahuasca ceremony
11 NOVEMBER
09:00 | Breakfast
11:00 | Plant bath (harmonization ritual)
14:00 | Lunch
16:00 | Singing (practicing the Saitis) and rapé ceremony
18:00 | Dinner
12 NOVEMBER
06:00 | Breakfast
08:00 | Departure from Mawa Yuxyn
20:00 | Night at Cruzeiro do Sur hotel
13 NOVEMBER
09:00 | Pick from hotel and airport drop off at CZS
12:35 | Flight from Cruzeiro do Sur (CZS) to Brasilia (BRB) arriving at 20:00h
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Taozen, São Bernardino, 2525-758 Atouguia da Baleia, Portugal
Directions
Fly to Lisbon airport.
Accommodation
For 10 days, we will live like the Yawanawa. We will share the toilets and the sleeping area. You can bring a camping tent or a hammock to sleep. We will all sleep under the same roof.
Shared accommodation
Private cabin
Venue & Amenities
Mawa Yuxyn stands as a well-established Center for Spiritual Studies, preserving the traditions of the Yawanawá ancestors deep in the heart of the Amazon jungle.
The center is accessible by invitation only, welcoming those who genuinely seek to immerse themselves in the spirituality, traditions, and indigenous ways of Acre.
The center is accessible by invitation only, welcoming those who genuinely seek to immerse themselves in the spirituality, traditions, and indigenous ways of Acre.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Breakfast & Lunch
What's Included
- Pre-retreat
- x1 Online 1:1 preparation session for the retreat
- x1 Online Greet & Meet group preparation session
- Retreat
- x5 Ayahuasca ceremonies led by the Yawanawa tribe (at least 5 ceremonies, but we usually end up doing more)
- Trip to Samauma (sacred Mother tree of the Amazon)
- x3 Kambó ceremonies
- x5 Rapé ceremonies
- Initiation on how to serve rapé
- x1 Planting ayahuasca
- x1 Cooking ayahuasca
- x2 Sananga ceremony
- x1 Sepa ceremony
- x2 Mayú ceremony
- x5 Singing and music classes
- x1 Body painting ceremony
- x1 Clay bath
- x1 Temazcal
- x3 Plant Baths
- x1 Drawing the visions ceremony
- x11 Days at a traditional, indigenous-led retreat center in the middle of the Amazon jungle (Acre) with all daily meals
- Group return transfer from Cruzeiro do Sur airport to retreat center
- Post-retreat
- x1 Online 1:1 integration session
- x1 Online group integration session
- Lifelong access to Taozen monthly integration gatherings
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- Available add-ons:
- Tarot readings
- Additional 1:1 preparation and integration sessions
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
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