Yama Nomanawa

Chief Yama Nomanawa, a guardian of the ayahuasca tradition from Brazil's Nomanawa/Nokekoi community, shares insights on the urgent need to protect the Amazon. He discusses the devastating impact of deforestation on the land and ancestral medicines like uni. Chief Yama explains the cultural importance of ayahuasca, its role in healing, and the responsibilities of pajé healers. He advocates for respectful engagement with this sacred plant and condemns its commercialization, emphasizing the need for collaboration with indigenous guardians to preserve their traditions.