Taita Cesar Lezama was born in Chaparral, a rural village in southern Colombia, and grew up immersed in the sacred teachings of his indigenous ancestors. With Seberuco and Coreguaje heritage, Cesar was guided toward shamanism from an early age. At six, he entered the Putumayo jungle, drinking Yagé under the mentorship of elder Taitas Juenal, Humberto, and Fernando. He learned native chants, created his own icaros, and absorbed ancestral healing wisdom with plants.

By seven, Cesar mastered the harmonica, which he integrated into ceremonies. At twelve, he began brewing Yagé, assisting Taitas, supporting participants, and protecting his community. His training extended to learning from the Siona people. In 2006, elder Taitas granted him permission to serve medicine independently. Since then, Cesar has shared jungle wisdom across ten countries, touching the lives of over 10,000 people.

Cesar's work includes constructing ceremonial malocas and collaborating with Colombia's National University and Museum to support indigenous art. Now based in the U.S., he continues ancestral teachings through Jungle Harmony, his healing center offering retreats in Colombia’s Putumayo jungle.