Isku Kua Yawanawá and family - Nova Esperança Village - Uni Retreats
With Isku Kuá
November 12 - 19, 2026
This unique 8-day retreat will be guided by Isku Kua Yawanawá and the Nova Esperança family, 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
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
About the Leader
Isku Kuá
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 […]
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