Episode 75: Encountering the Spiritual Force of the Yawanawa Tribe with Angelique Watson

Indigenous people live in direct connection with nature, gifting them powerful spiritual practices, and magic if you will!, that have empowered their communities, way of life, and ultimately, their identity. Today’s guest is Angelique Txivã, who has been living with the Yawanawa tribe for the past 10 years and now shares the tribe’s mission of bringing the magic and teachings of the forest into the hearts of humanity.

In this episode, we discuss her first-hand experience of profound spiritual awakening and healing, living among the Yawanawa. We talk about dietas, healing ceremonies, nature’s medicine, Ayuhuasca, what it means to be healed and how creating a deep bond with the forest can truly change one’s life.

What we discuss:

01:01 – Moon School: 29-Day Lunar Makeover

03:10 – Introducing Angelique

05:42 – Angelique and Lauren’s Time Together in the Amazon

09:56 – Who Was Angelique?

15:19 – Receiving Healing

17:50 – Angelique’s Desire to Learn for the Past 10 Years

21:00 – Angelique’s Mission and Self-Healing

23:50 – The Mission of the Spirit of the Forest

25:13 – Cultural History and Resurgence of the Yawanawa

29:42 – The Sacred Knowledge, Studies, and Medicine

38:05 – Songs and Prayers

41:19 – Ayahuasca and Uni

44:38 – Ancient Traditions

51:55 – Closing Notes

If you wish to learn more from the Yawanawa visit their website on www.spiritoftheforest.com.

Beginning on June 12, Join “An Encounter with the Spiritual Force” a 1-month virtual indigenous-led diet, a deep dive to encounter the healing force of the forest through Yawanawá spirituality & ancestrality. More information on www.spiritoftheforest.co

Websites:

Teachings of the Yawanawa:  www.spiritoftheforest.com
Angelique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_txiva_/F


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