A profound immersion in Amazonian spirituality – experience the Yawanawá magic, envisioning the future in our special COP30 edition
A profound immersion in Amazonian spirituality – experience the Yawanawá magic, envisioning the future in our special COP30 edition
Aldeia Akasha - Rua 1 - Itaipava, Petrópolis - RJ, Brasil
Up to 38 in group
November 21 - 28, 2025
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- Inipi - sweat lodge - led by Wakia, a Lakota elder, sundance chief and wise man;
- Body painting - sacred designs of protection;
- Storytelling of indigenous cosmovision;
- Teachings on the spirituality and culture;
- Hapé and sananga circles;
- Herbal Bath;
- Other traditional activities;
About this Retreat
Your Guides
For many years, Isku Kua Yawanawá supported his father, Chief Nixiwaka, in the leadership and administration of community affairs. Today, he is the chief of Nova Esperança (“New Hope”), the largest Yawanawá village with more than 300 people.
Isku Kua is recognized as a prominent leader of the Yawanawá Nation, with strong representativity both within his community and internationally. He has gone through the highest spiritual initiations of his tradition, earning the respect of the elders and establishing himself as a guardian of ancestral knowledge and cultural continuity.
He is also a talented musician and guitar player, known for adapting traditional Yawanawá chants to the guitar and sharing them with authenticity and beauty. Frequently traveling to Europe and the United States, he carries the spirituality and culture of his people to the world, building bridges between traditions and modern societies.
The depth of his knowledge grows each day through his discipline, humility, and devotion to the spiritual path. The way he conducts the Uní (Ayahuasca) ceremonies inspires profound respect, even among the elders, affirming him as a voice of tradition, vision, and strength for the Yawanawá Nation.
Details of this retreat
In alignment with COP30, the international climate and sustainability conference hosted in Brazil in 2025, Uni Retreats is offering a special edition immersion that bridges ancestral Amazonian wisdom with global visions for the future.
This unique 8-day retreat will be guided by Isku Kua Yawanawá and the Nova Esperança family, with the participation of special guests like Daiara Tukano, a Brazilian artist and activist whose work weaves culture, sustainability, and the voice of the guardians of the forest. Together, they will hold ceremonies, sacred chants, and cultural exchanges that inspire deep connection with the forest and with the collective responsibility for our planet.
🌿 What to Expect
Ayahuasca Ceremonies led by Isku Kua & Nova Esperança family
Sacred music and chants carrying the strength of Yawanawá tradition
Experience with Daiara Tukano, envisioning the future through art and sustainability and other special guests
Inipi (Lakota-inspired sweat lodge) and other ancestral practices
Integration circles for reflection and grounding
A safe, welcoming space in the Atlantic Forest bioconstruction retreat center with natural pools and serene surroundings
💚 Why Special Edition COP30?
As the world gathers in Brazil to discuss the future of the planet, this retreat becomes a space to envision together new possibilities, grounded in the ancestral knowledge of Indigenous peoples. It’s an invitation to co-create a bridge between traditional wisdom and modern challenges, honoring both the Earth and our shared responsibility.
This unique 8-day retreat will be guided by Isku Kua Yawanawá and the Nova Esperança family, with the participation of special guests like Daiara Tukano, a Brazilian artist and activist whose work weaves culture, sustainability, and the voice of the guardians of the forest. Together, they will hold ceremonies, sacred chants, and cultural exchanges that inspire deep connection with the forest and with the collective responsibility for our planet.
🌿 What to Expect
Ayahuasca Ceremonies led by Isku Kua & Nova Esperança family
Sacred music and chants carrying the strength of Yawanawá tradition
Experience with Daiara Tukano, envisioning the future through art and sustainability and other special guests
Inipi (Lakota-inspired sweat lodge) and other ancestral practices
Integration circles for reflection and grounding
A safe, welcoming space in the Atlantic Forest bioconstruction retreat center with natural pools and serene surroundings
💚 Why Special Edition COP30?
As the world gathers in Brazil to discuss the future of the planet, this retreat becomes a space to envision together new possibilities, grounded in the ancestral knowledge of Indigenous peoples. It’s an invitation to co-create a bridge between traditional wisdom and modern challenges, honoring both the Earth and our shared responsibility.
Schedule
• Cultural/spiritual activities in the morning.such as teaching of one of the ceremonial chant and its meaning;
• Evening Traditional Yawanawa Uni Ceremony, chants, dances and prayers. Medicines of Uni (ayahuasca), Hapé (tobacco snuff) and Sananga (eye drops).
• Evening Traditional Yawanawa Uni Ceremony, chants, dances and prayers. Medicines of Uni (ayahuasca), Hapé (tobacco snuff) and Sananga (eye drops).
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Uní Retreats , Aldeia Akasha - Rua 1 - Itaipava, Petrópolis - RJ, Brasil
Directions
We pick everyone up in either Rio de Janeiro international airport (GIG) or Rio de Janeiro domestic airport (SDU)
Accommodation
Our bungalows offer the comfort of an Eco resort, built following concepts of bioconstruction and sacred design, for the well-being of the participants and integration of works.
Shared Triple Room – Cozy Eco Bungalow with Nature Views
Double Standard Bungalow – Shared Eco Stay with Private Bath
Single Standard Bungalow – Private Eco Retreat with Bath
Triple Large Bungalow – Spacious Shared Stay with Private Bath
Panoramic Triple Bungalow – Eco Comfort & Mountain Scenery
Panoramic Double Bungalow – Shared Room with Breathtaking Views
Panoramic Single Bungalow – Private Stay with Stunning Views
Top Double Bungalow – Fireplace, Bathtub & Mountain Comfort
Luxury Single Room – Cozy Eco Stay with Tub and Fireplace
Geodesic Bungalow – Double Shared Room with Communal Bath
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Akasha Retreat Center is the perfect environment for deep healing immersions with indigenous leaders and plant medicines. The spaces especially built for our spiritual retreats integrate beautifully with Its lush vegetation, rivers, natural pools and waterfalls. In the 8 day immersion at Akasha Retreat Centre, you are nestled in a majestic valley and have the unique opportunity to dive deeply into indigenous spirituality amidst exuberant nature and flowing waterfalls.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We have a delicious menu that offers a variety of vegan/vegetarian options to various intolerances to some types of food.
What's Included
- RETREAT INCLUDES:
- • Interview and integration with Uni Retreats specialized psychologists; • Land transportation from Rio de Janeiro to Aldeia Akasha in Itaipava;
- • 7 nights accommodation in shared rooms at the Akasha Retreat Center (up to 3 people per room);
- • 3 daily meals at Aldeia Akasha;
- • Participation in all medicine ceremonies and sweat lodges. • English/Portuguese Translators;
- • Land transportation from Aldeia Akasha to Rio de Janeiro.
What's Not Included
- private healings and therapies
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