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Hapéh Masterclass with Ninawa Pai da Mata

Ninawa

$60

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Join Chief Ninawa Pai da Mata, leader of Novo Futuro village deep in the Brazilian Amazon and one of the region's most respected Indigenous leaders, for a masterclass on the sacred tradition of Hapéh.

In this course, Ninawa shares the origin story of Hapéh within the Huni Kuin tradition, the correct protocols for working with this medicine, and a sacred song used to invoke its spirit for healing and protection. As Hapéh grows in global popularity, it is increasingly used outside its cultural context — this offering brings the teachings back to their source.

What this course includes

  • Recorded lecture: A ~50 minute transmission from Chief Ninawa Pai da Mata in his village on ceremonial uses, stories, and songs of sacred Hapéh medicine.
  • Live session + Q&A recording: Including a demonstration on how to properly receive and administer the medicine, plus future live sessions with Ninawa.

This course does not include physical Hapéh medicine or applicators — those are available separately in the Aniwa marketplace.

Authentic Huni Kuin Hapéh medicine, Tepis, and Kuripes are also available in our shop, sourced directly from the community.

Content

2 sections · 3 lessons

  • Hapéh Masterclass with Ninawa Pai da Mata
  • Listen to Ninawa's song
  • Next live session: July 25th, 2026 10am PT

The teacher

Ninawa

Ninawa Pai da Mata

Ninawa Pai da Mata

Huni Kuin · Brazil

Ninawa comes from an unbroken lineage of powerful pajés (spiritual leaders) and musicians, he has been on the pajé path since he was born and has undertaken the highest initiations (dietas) of the Huni Kuin, some of which lasted up to a whole year in isolation and fasting in the forest. Considered one of the greatest musicians from the forest, he captivates people with his charisma and humility and upholds the power and traditions of his ancestors through his work with the sacred medicines of the Amazon.

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