Ancient Language
of Power
The Word as Creation
Feb 17th - March 10th
Before there were books.
Before there were borders.
Before history was written,
there was the word.
The people of the forest, up until recently never had a written language. Stories, prayers and values were passed down through oral tradition.
Language, for them, was and still is a bridge for communication, bridging this material plane and the one beyond.
This force is for prayer, for remembering, and cultivating belonging to the world and the Cosmos.
Among the Yawanawá and many Indigenous traditions of the Amazon, words are not spoken lightly. They are carried with intention, sung with prayer, and offered with responsibility. Language is alive. It breathes, it heals, and it shapes reality.
Every sound holds memory.
Every phrase carries lineage.
Every chant is an act of creation.
This ancient language was never meant to sit quietly on the page.
It lives in the body.
In the breath.
In the vibration of the voice moving through the chest and into the world.
To speak is to call something into being.
This study is an invitation to return to that knowing.
To sit with our nature.
To listen.
To remember.
Ancient Language of Power
Ancient Language of Power is a three-week online study centered on Nüketsãe, the ancestral language of the Yawanawá people of the Brazilian Amazon.
In the Yawanawá story, the world is not born from matter, but from sound.
From breath.
From word.
As the elders say, first the word, and from it existence takes form.
Nüketsãe is not simply a language to be learned.
It is a living worldview.
A way of seeing, feeling, and relating to life, time, spirit, and the forest itself.
To enter this language is to step into another way of perceiving reality.
To form a bridge between worlds.
To participate in an act of remembrance and continuity.
What You Will Receive
Over three weeks, participants receive one learning package each week, accompanied by a live call and time for integration.
Each weekly package includes:
Core Nüketsãe words and phrases
A central theme
A Saiti, an ancestral chant to study and sit with
A small Ruwawaki
Cultural context and guidance for listening and embodiment
This is not about mastery.
It is about relationship.
Live Calls and Structure
Three live calls will be held on
February 17
February 24
March 3
All calls are live and recorded.
Recordings are available to all participants.
On March 10, a closing message will be sent via email and the WhatsApp group.
The Weekly Themes
Week One · The Word as Origin
In this first week, we enter the Yawanawá understanding of sound and the word as the foundation of creation. We study language as prayer, as action, and as responsibility, observing the role words play in shaping reality.
We explore how words are present in rituals, names, and daily life, and how the act of speaking influences both inner experience and the world around us.
Week Two · The Living Voice of the Forest
We deepen our listening and study sound through chant, breath, and vibration. We observe how language is transmitted orally and how it manifests through the body and through relationship with nature.
We study Saiti chants and examine how language moves between the human body, the natural environment, and the unseen world.
This week emphasizes pronunciation, repetition, and oral practice with traditional speakers.
Week Three · Memory, Story, and Continuity
In this stage, we receive a Shenipahu, a sacred story of the Yawanawá people, and study language as a means of transmitting collective and spiritual memory.
We begin forming simple phrases, allowing the language to be practiced in a gradual and natural way, while reflecting on how this knowledge remains alive and can be integrated into daily life.
Chief Naiweni Yawanawá
Chief Naiweni Yawanawá is the first female Chief of her people and a deeply respected guardian of ancestral knowledge. She is one of the few remaining elders who speaks the Yawanawá language, Nüketsãe, fluently, carrying it as a living expression of her people’s worldview.
As a guardian of language and also the sacred medicinal plants, she holds the responsibility of preserving the spiritual, cultural, and linguistic heritage of the Yawanawá for future generations. Through her guidance, the language is transmitted not only as vocabulary, but as a living force that carries memory, prayer, healing, and relationship with the natural and unseen worlds.
Her father, Chief Tuikuru, started the village of Mutum and imbued his daughters, for the first time in Yawanawá history with responsibilities of leadership, prayer, education and continuation of cultural legacy.
Her leadership is rooted in lived experience, devotion, and service to her community.
She is a humble guardian of the Sacred, a devoted guide and mentor, and the mother of Kenewma Yawanawá.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Kenewma Yawanawá
Kenewma Yawanawá is a teacher, singer, and artist whose presence is both warm and steady. Through her voice, songs, and way of relating, she creates an atmosphere where people feel comfortable, at ease, and welcomed just as they are.
She is an initiated student of the late Pajé Tata, having been the first female youth to do the 1-year intensive diet of the Muká.
She shares wisdom in a grounded and relational way, offering support rather than instruction. Her presence helps participants feel safe to listen inwardly, trust their own experience, and reconnect with their inner strength without pressure or expectation.
Kenewma is married to Jordão Pekûti de Souza, and have two children. They are guardians to Nipeïhu Sanctuary, a living village of Yawanawá spirituality located in Bahia, Brazil.
Who This Is For
This study is open to all.
It is for those who feel called to work more consciously with language and voice.
For those who wish to learn directly from Indigenous teachers and lineage.
For those open to listening, humility, and presence.
For those who understand that this is a living tradition, not something to consume.
No prior experience is required.
STEP INSIDE
Facilitated By
Angelique Marie (Txivã)
Angelique Marie is the co-founder of Spirit of the Forest and has spent many years walking in close relationship with the Yawanawá people and other Indigenous lineages of the Amazon. Living between worlds, she serves as a bridge between ancestral knowledge and contemporary life, supporting the transmission of living traditions with care, reverence, and responsibility.
Her role in this study is to hold the container, support translation and integration, and help participants meet the teachings in a way that is embodied, respectful, and grounded in daily life. Her work is rooted in listening, right relationship, and creating spaces where wisdom can be received slowly and with depth.
Shaina Michele (Nai)
Shaina is the co-founder of Spirit of the Forest. She supports this study as an operational space holder and facilitator. She brings warmth and clarity, helping to weave together the teachings, the group process, and the practical rhythm of the study.
Her presence supports participants in staying connected, resourced, and oriented throughout the journey, ensuring that the experience feels held.
Together, this team holds the study as a living container.
Rooted in lineage.
Guided by the forest.
Held with care.
Dates:
February 17 through March 10
Format:
Online
Live and recorded
Energy Exchange Options:
330 USD * One-Time Payment
2 Payments of 180 USD
444 USD * Pay-It-Forward
This contribution supports the teachers, the continuation of the Nüketsãe language, and the cultural and spiritual preservation work of the Yawanawá people.
FAQs
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The course will be hosted on Teachables. Each week you will be given materials to study and work with. You will also receive a prayer and video recording to watch. On Wednesdays there will be a live call on Zoom where we will all join together. If you cannot be live to the call, it will be recorded and uploaded afterwards.
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On Tueday's there will be a live call at 11AM PT /2PM EST on Zoom where we will all join together. If you cannot be live to the call, it will be recorded and uploaded immediately.
The call dates are February 17, February 24, and March 3rd.
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You will be led through a 3-week healing and transformative process focused upon the study of the traditional Yawanawá language. Chief Naiweni will be guiding, teaching and giving wisdom to this profound language. You will also receive an optional prayer, saiti chants and wisdom teachings from Kenewma about the importance of your word + voice in these times we are living. You will also have the opportunity to enter into a 1-3 week sacred cleanse. During this time you will refrain from anything that tastes of sweet, meat and also sex. In their culture it is believed that only by giving something up you are able to receive. You will be placed in a WhatsApp group along with the other course participants to share your progress and updates. It will be a beautiful journey for us all.
During the live call on Wednesday it will be a chance for Kenewma and Naiweni to share stories, teachings, practice the language and also for everyone to ask questions. The calls will be an 60 to 75 minutes.
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The course is a sacred exchange for the time, energy, effort and studies of each one. We recommend the price point of $330. There is a payment plan option available at 2 payments of $180. There is also a pay-it-forward option of $444, to help support those who do not have the financial ability to participate.
If you are in severe need of financial assistance and would like to join, you can write us at [email protected] and we can work with you.
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Forever and ever, you will be able to save these teachings.
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The Yawanawá are the People of the Wild Boar from the Brazilian state of Acre, deep within the Amazon Rainforest down the River Gregorio.
Despite many outside threats, these original people thrived in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest for thousands of years. When contact with non-indigenous was made, they spent over 100 years in slavery. Due to this, a long period of time passed when the younger generations did not learn their native language as well as much of their ancestral traditional practices.
In the late 70s, the Yawanawá peacefully freed themselves and sanctified their land in the state of Brazil. Within the Yawanawá Village of Mutum, the home of Kenewma, her Grandfather Chief Tuikuru chose to empower his daughters and through this, a great feminine leadership grew.
As the voices of the women gained respect, so too did the harmony between men and women within the villages grow.
Over the past 50 years, the Yawanawá have been reclaiming their ancient spiritual practices, traditions, and ways of life. They work to preserve the forest not only for themselves but also for the world. The Yawanawâ invite people from all walks of life to visit, to learn and encourage cultural exchange for the growth and preservation of their spirituality and also of our planet.
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You should expect to dedicate around two hours per week; however, the prayer is daily and the intention of why you are doing this course is always.
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Due to the nature of digital products, we have a strict no refund policy. Make sure before you purchase that you are absolutely sure you want this course. If you have a question before you join the course, send a message to [email protected]
