Who we are
Mark was initiated into the Ayahuasca tradition in July 2015 and since then has been cultivating a deep and trusting relationship with both the Shipibo tradition and the Spirit of Ayahuasca. There are many unique aspects to Mark’s journey including the sacred alliance with the Lakota tradition, a tradition that has allowed Mark to learn many important teachings on the land where he calls home.
Mark was given the name Nai Keweya (With Sky Spirit Medicine) by Maestro Ricardo Amaringo as a recognition of his connection to the spirits of the Sky. He was also given the name Leon Joni Koshi Mutai - pronounced: leon ho-nee kooshi moo-tai - (Lion Taming Man) by the spirit of Ayahuasca as a directive to use his medicine to support others to become leaders in their communities. Mark also carries the honorable distinction of working at the root of the plants, being recognized as a true doctor of the medicine.
Mark A. Lewis
Tara understands that she has been on the Medicine Path her whole life, and in 2013 she fully answered the call, stepping into “The Work” by completely dedicating her life to it.
Tara has been gifted several names and each tells a part of her story; Stonemother – given by her ancestors in a drumming vision; Tita Mai Iluminar – given in a Shipibo ayahuasca ceremony in Peru; The One Who Sees Through Darkness – given by the Owl Spirit in a vision fast.
As a Wisdom Keeper and Medicine Carrier, Tara's primary purpose on Earth is to listen to the Great Mother; to be guided in Sacred Service to her people. Her people span the globe and her tribe grows with each person who finds her. Tara holds space in a deep way for those who are doing “Their Work.”
Among other things, she is a carrier of the Sacred Mushroom, Kambo, Bufo and Hapé, is a shamanic seer, and a mesa carrier in the Andean /Peruvian lineage of the Qanchis Ylla Inti.
As a deep and wide container, Tara is a guide holding her light as she walks with others in love, helping to illuminate their Path.
Tara Stonemother
LINEAGE
Mark A. Lewis is working with Maestro Ricardo Amaringo as a student of the medicine.
In Peru, Mark works at Nihue Rao under the guidance of Ayahuasca along with founder Maestro Ricardo.
When in Peru, ceremonies take place at the Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual near Iquitos, in the village of Llanchama.
This is an exquisite place to call a “second home;” a place to learn from the Shipibo tradition, the jungle and the village.
Send us a message to learn more about Nihue Rao and future group trips to the Amazonian jungle.
Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual