Manari is the leader of the Sápara Nation in the Ecuadorian Amazon. He is a traditional healer, dreamer, and defender of indigenous rights and lands. He also has founded the Naku Center which is an ecotourism project that intends to protect the rainforest, connect visitors with the spirit world, and immerse themselves in the magic of the Amazon rainforest.

Ushigua's ancestors were powerful shamans of the Sapara Nation who live in the Amazon rainforest along the border of Ecuador and Peru, and he was designated as the successor to his father, his grandfather and his great-grandfather, taking on the role of healer and leader of the nation - the akameno (authority).

Once a nation of about 200,000 people, the Sápara are now in risk of extinction with a population of about 700 due to enslavement during the rubber boom, land grabs and intermarriage with neighboring tribes. Today only 3 people speak their native language fluently. Manari and the Sapara have opened their teachings to the world to keep their wisdom alive.

Florencia Fridman is a self-empowerment artist working globally with heart opening therapies involving Ceremonial Grade Cacao, yoga, sound journeys, and breath as instruments for transformation. Florencia is passionate about supporting the voices of indigenous nations, wisdom keepers, and guardians of the sacred lands. She works with the Mayan tradition from Guatemala and the the Sapara Nation of Ecuador.

She shares her passion for Theobroma Cacao through education and ceremony globally. Florencia has opened for Deepak Chopra, has facilitated ceremonies for the corporate world at Spotify, and has been a guest to teach at NYU.

Florencia is the co-Founder of Cacao Laboratory, a Ceremonial Cacao brand aiming to bring awareness of a regenerative world through the voice of Cacao. She is also the founder of Florecer Community, bridging modern and ancient wisdom to create a more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.

SARA is a Sound practitioner, Cacao Guide, Yoga, Pranayama & Breathwork Teacher.

Originally from Colombia, Sara Has been sharing yoga for about 6 years. She believes that by acknowledging our inner teacher, we can empower ourselves and others to show up in life from a place of connection, clarity and truth. She is in service to mother Earth and one of her missions is to bring healing and connection to nature with oneself through music.

Sara believes there are so many ways of healing and liberating the mind, body and soul. Through the holistic and sacred ancient traditions there is a deep wisdom behind this work. Practices such as cacao ceremonies, yoga, music as medicine, conscious movement, and breathwork are core foundations of her offerings and teachings. She feels deeply connected with nature and her mission is to translate the wisdom of Pachama to the world.  While simultaneously expanding and working with the energy of the heart, the most powerful medicine is LOVE. She is committed to help unleash the fullness of your multidimensional being and remind you to recognize the beauty in your Flawsome self.