YAWANAWÁ - a message from Pai Nani

Nani Kateyuve, or Pai "Father" Nani, is the spiritual leader of the Yawaraní village. Son of Antonio Luis, strong leader of the Yawanawá tribe. Nani learned about Yawanawá spirituality and was initiated by his ancestors. Pai Nani is an elder, a teacher and a medico curandero of his tribe, who carries ancient knowledge passed along from generations, actively working to keep the Yawanawá culture, focusing especially on the language, the prayers, the songs and a very deep understanding of the world of the ancestors. I've met Pai Nani in the Amazon jungle, where I did my sacred diet Samakei under his care. I am deeply grateful for the experience and I asked him to share some thoughts for the world. Cover image by Anita Sensorium. Visit https://www.marioschmitt.com to see more work from me as a photographer.