PAJÉ TXANA MASHÃ
OF THE FOREST
TO THE WORLD
In the middle of the Amazon rainforest, in an area on the border between Acre and Peru, the Huni Kuin people live.
The Pajé Txana Mashã belongs to the Kaxinawá Indigenous Land, which is located in the highlands between the Humaitá and Muru rivers, in the municipality of Tarauacá. Currently, the Kaxinawá land on the Humaitá River is made up of approximately 650 Huni Kuin indigenous people, distributed across six villages, each of which is represented by leaders from different social categories, such as health agents, teachers, shamans, artisans, midwives, among others.
Txana is specifically part of the first village named Mati Txana Mukaya, or Vigilante Village in Portuguese, made up of approximately 25 families totaling 140 people. Graduated in literature, he worked as a teacher for 18 years, an academic profession that he follows indirectly today, and which was fundamental in sharing the teachings of his people around the world.
Given this entire context, he became a strong leader and organizer, inside and outside his homeland. Furthermore, he safeguards and practices the ancestral knowledge and wisdom of the tradition of his Huni Kuin people, which are focused on the world of spirituality through traditional prayers, stories and rituals with the powerful and healing sacred medicines of the forest.
Based on the philosophy of teaching and learning together, the indigenous leader seeks to keep all the cultural and identity expressions of his land alive and intact, stored in the mind and heart of the shaman. In fact, Txana is a bird, known in Portuguese as Japinim, which has the ability to imitate the sound of all other birds.
PURPOSE AND RITUAL
Currently, this work has become a mission of great responsibility for Txana Mashã, which has been gaining strength and growing across cities and the world. Countries such as the United States, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Germany, Spain, Egypt, Lebanon, New Zealand and Switzerland have already received the shaman's visit.
Strengthening the movement, Txana also brings with her other leaders of her people, who carry, through their stories and training, the necessary preparation so that they can assist them during the rituals. The ceremonies follow a kind of “script” that has a beginning, middle and end and are conducted in a simple and safe way by Txana. Everything has a reason for being during the ritual.
Established medicines are:
Nixi Pae (Ayahuasca): Tea made from the infusion of two Amazonian plants: the jagube vine and the chacruna bush, which has the power to expand consciousness in a deep work of self-knowledge.
Shãtsamati (Sananga): medicinal eye drops made from plant roots and water, and applied directly to the eyes. Its function is to preserve eye health and prevent illnesses such as glaucoma and cataracts, ward off and protect us from negative energies and open the paths to good dreams and visions, bringing good luck in every way.
Rume Reshke (Snuff): fine powder made from tobacco together with a compound of tree bark, herbs and other plants. Inhaled through the nose, snuff offers the benefit of treating respiratory diseases and migraines, in addition to bringing firmness and powerful energetic cleansing.
In addition to the spiritual smoke, there are also unique prayers and songs, the latter generally accompanied by the sound of guitars, drums and maracas, which are something intangible of the sacred beings called Yuxibus. Such beings had the power to enchant and inhabit every part of this planet, such as the sky, the earth, the sea and the forests and so we invoke them to see, hear and feel what they have to offer us about the world of spirituality.
In this way, we human beings can relate to everything that was manifested by the Creator, through these sacred songs and prayers. Consecrating medicines, coming directly from the source of nature's ancestral wisdom, is a transformative experience. If you feel the call to open your space and your heart, Txana Mashã invites you to find the answers together and continue evolving in this world of spirituality.
OTHER CEREMONIAL PRACTICES
KÃPŪ*
A small dose of the highly toxic substance secreted by the kambô frog is applied as a vaccine to the skin and acts through the bloodstream. Kãpū is part of indigenous health practices to deeply cleanse the body and strengthen the immune system, remove laziness and indisposition (panema) and has been used as a complementary health practice for autoimmune diseases such as fibromyalgia, helping to reduce nausea in cancer patients, etc. Its action is complete on the physical, emotional, mental and energetic bodies.
*Amount charged separately from the Traditional Huni Kuin Ceremony.
HÃPAYA*
It is a very sacred ritual in Huni Kuin culture. The ritual is carried out with prayers, songs and a macerate of chili pepper (yutxi), which the shaman passes on the tongue of the initiate with the beak of the Txana bird, a bird that imitates the songs of all birds. The practice is, therefore, a ritual to ''open the song'' and ''ignite the memory'' of the singers, so that they can be spokespeople for all the sounds of the forest, the prayers and the spirits. Recommended for people who wish to become masters of singing and praying, Hãpaya brings benefits in communication, expression and improvement of reasoning.
*Amount charged separately from the Traditional Huni Kuin Ceremony.
SÍTIO FAROLETE
O Sítio Farolete está situado em Araçariguama, onde o trabalho é realizado ao ar livre, com a possibilidade de desfrutar de uma agradável fogueira. Em caso de condições climáticas adversas, há um salão a poucos metros do local. No entanto, o mais importante é se sintonizar com a energia do ambiente e torcer para que o tempo esteja a nosso favor. Independentemente das condições climáticas, posso afirmar que a experiência é incrível.
PREPARATION DIET
WHAT TO BRING TO THE CEREMONY?
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During the ritual, it is common for the temperature to get colder, so we recommend that participants dress warmly and bring a blanket or comfortable clothes. Additionally, we will have a fire pit to help keep you warm.
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It is important that each participant brings with them a roll of toilet paper, a bottle of mineral water and a bag to collect their own trash.
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For accommodation on site, we suggest that participants bring a mat or beach/camping chair.
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Musical instruments are welcome during the ceremony, as long as they are used with respect and harmony with the environment.
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You are all very welcome, may you come in love and peace. Haux haux.
NOT ALLOWED
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During the ritual, it is important that participants focus on what they came for and avoid distractions, such as using their cell phones to record audio, videos or take photos.
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Sleeping is not allowed during the ceremony and it is essential that all participants are sober to enjoy the experience.
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Smoking cigarettes within the prayer circle is not permitted, as is entering the forest, lake or pool during the ceremony.
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It is also important to remain in the healing circle throughout the work and not leave before it ends.
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Participants must avoid shouting or playing instruments at high volume, respecting the sensitivity of others.
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Those who join are allowed, but it is important not to interfere or send messages to other participants.
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Finally, if you wish to share some music during the ritual, be it a prayer or point, it is essential to follow the native line of the forest, avoiding music that is not in accordance with the Huni Kuin tradition. Additionally, it is important not to cleanse (vomit) the healing circle.
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