Journey into the Ecuadorian Amazon with the Sápara Nation

Has the jungle been calling you?

Your Guide, Spiritual Leader of the Sápara Nation ~ Manari Ushigua

Every year we travel to the Ecuadorian Amazon under the guidance of the Sapara People. We invite you to join us on a journey to the Amazon to commune with the heart of the Earth, the lungs of our planet, and the wisdom of the forest.⁠ ⁠
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“The living world that nourishes and sustains us all is a forest. We are forest. Our task, goal, and destiny as Saparas is to be faithful to the teachings that come from the forest; to live our lives fully by them, and to transmit these so that they can reach the entire planet, with the goal of discovering a new connection with the forest that makes and surrounds us.”⁠ ⁠
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The fragmentation of this world happens when the material part becomes separated from its spiritual foundation. The grave error of the modern epoch consists in forgetting the spiritual part and only focusing on the material, treating the so-called natural world as if it were a mere resource. This separation has had serious consequences for the wellbeing of our planet.”⁠ ⁠
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- Kamunguishi Declaration, Sapara Nation

Testimonials…

Being able to go to NAKU was the privilege of a lifetime. To be able to fully immerse myself in the jungle for the week and learn the ways of the Sapara was one of the most fun experiences ever! From swimming down the river and connecting to the water, to getting sacred baths with medicinal plants, I feel so lucky to have gotten to reconnect with nature. Manari is full of wisdom and just so willing to share what he knows and teach the ways of the Indigenous. NAKU reminded me of all the beauty there is in the world. The sun, the rain, the fire, the stars. It really allowed me to reconnect with the elements, ground down into the Earth and experience a profound week of disconnection from all of the distractions in modern society. The Sapara feel like my family now as I made friends with many of the community members and felt so loved and welcomed by them all. So grateful for all the medicine shared by Manari and Florencia and truly a dream come true.

Krysten V.

My experience with Naku was a memorable one. For many years I was looking for the right fit for my first medicine ceremony. Naku provided the safety, the community and the wisdom which I was yearning for as my first retreat. The way that the logistics were set up was smooth. The Sapara tribe was extremely welcoming, warm, kind and grounded. This energy made me feel open and prepared to go deep within my own shadows. I appreciate Florencia, Manari and the rest of the Sapara people for creating such a healing and heart-opening container. 

Christian Gonzalez, ND. 

Integrative Oncology, Chronic Disease & General Medicine 

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