Ancestral Wisdom Retreat with Ninawa Pai da Mata
Ancestral Wisdom Retreat with Ninawa Pai da Mata
Aldeia Akasha - Rua 1 - Itaipava, Petrópolis - RJ, Brasil
Up to 38 in group
January 5 - 12, 2026
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
Ninawa Pai da Mata is a highly respected spiritual leader and chief of the Huni Kuin people of the Amazon, Brazil. As a guardian of his ancestral traditions, he carries the sacred teachings, songs, and medicines of the forest with profound dedication.
For more than two decades, Ninawa has shared the wisdom of his lineage with communities around the world, guiding ceremonies with Ayahuasca and other traditional practices that foster deep healing, connection, and renewal. His work weaves together spirituality, ecology, and community, always honoring the sacred bond between human beings and nature.
Through his gentle presence and powerful prayer, Ninawa invites each participant to reconnect with their own essence, awaken their heart, and expand consciousness — walking the path of harmony with oneself, with others, and with Mother Earth.
Details of this retreat
This 8-day retreat is guided by Ninawa Pai da Mata, chief and spiritual leader of the Huni Kuin people of the Brazilian Amazon. Held in the peaceful mountains near Rio de Janeiro, it is a sacred immersion into the ancestral traditions of the forest.
Through Ayahuasca ceremonies, sacred songs, traditional rituals, and integration circles, participants are invited to experience deep healing, clarity, and renewal. Ninawa’s presence and teachings open a path to connect with nature, awaken the heart, and expand consciousness — carrying forward the wisdom of the Huni Kuin people.
✨ What to Expect
Ayahuasca ceremonies guided by Ninawa Pai da Mata and his family
Sacred songs, prayers, and traditional healing practices
Herbal baths, body painting, and cultural rituals from the Huni Kuin lineage
Integration circles to ground your experience with support and care
Nourishing meals and peaceful nature surroundings at Akasha Village
Through Ayahuasca ceremonies, sacred songs, traditional rituals, and integration circles, participants are invited to experience deep healing, clarity, and renewal. Ninawa’s presence and teachings open a path to connect with nature, awaken the heart, and expand consciousness — carrying forward the wisdom of the Huni Kuin people.
✨ What to Expect
Ayahuasca ceremonies guided by Ninawa Pai da Mata and his family
Sacred songs, prayers, and traditional healing practices
Herbal baths, body painting, and cultural rituals from the Huni Kuin lineage
Integration circles to ground your experience with support and care
Nourishing meals and peaceful nature surroundings at Akasha Village
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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