Shipibo Master Plant Dieta
July 12 - 22, 2025
Shipibo Master Plant Dieta
This is a special opportunity to take part in a traditional Amazonian practice involving deep communion with specific plants, known as master plants, under the guidance of experienced Shipibo shamans coming from ancestral lineages of healers and medicine people.
In this tradition we work with Ayahuasca with four ceremonies as a part of the dieta to deepen our spiritual work and help open us to receive the more subtle teachings of the plant we are dieting.
You will have the opportunity to diet Bobinsana or if you're feeling the call to diet another master plant / have already dieted Bobinsana, please reach out to discuss available options.
A master plant dieta is a profound experience that nurtures your connection to the sacred medicine of Ayahuasca, the plant queendom, the living earth, nature and your true nature.
About Bobinsana
Scientific Name: Calliandra angustifolia
Bobinsana is a revered master plant in Amazonian healing traditions, known for its heart-opening and healing properties. It grows as a shrubby tree, often found along the riverbanks of the Amazon. Considered a gentle teacher, Bobinsana is used to open emotional and spiritual channels, offering clarity, compassion, and a deeper connection to nature and oneself. We’ll be working with the Bobinsana that is currently growing and thriving on the land of Yacumama.
Benefits of Bobinsana:
- Opens the heart.
- Supports emotional healing, particularly related to grief and heartache.
- Increases spiritual awareness and sensitivity.
- Known to activate musical creativity & openness to receiving songs.
- Enhances dreamwork and intuition.
- Strengthens mental clarity and resilience.
If you have questions and would like to speak to one of us we're happy to support.
The Tradition of Shipibo Master Plant Dieta
The Shipibo are an indigenous nation from the Peruvian Amazon known for their rich traditions in plant medicine, particularly their mastery of Ayahuasca. The Shipibo people are revered for their deep knowledge of healing plants, their intricate song patterns (known as icaros), and their spiritual healing ceremonies.
Lila and Damian are Onaya or healers that both come from lineages of healers and medicine people. They are living libraries of knowledge and wisdom from forest. This is a very special opportunity to work with the medicines with deep ancestral roots.
As part of the tradition, during the dieta we follow strict dietary and behavioral protocols, including limited social interactions, abstaining from certain foods, and maintaining energetic focus to allow the plant to teach and heal at deeper levels.
Aside from the opening and closing circles, the 10-day dieta will be held in noble silence, a beautiful practice that allows participants to dive deep into the healing work without distractions.
What's Included:
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Private Consultations with the Maestros
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4 Grandmother Ceremonies
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Flower & plant baths
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The opportunity to commune deeply in dieta with Bobinsana or another master plant
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Preparation & Integration Practices before, during and post retreat guided by Mariana Mae & Dylan Moscovitch
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Nature immersion in pristine land with river, creek, mountains, ocean views, wildlife - monkeys, toucans, hummingbirds, scarlet macaws.
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10 Nights private single accommodation
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All of the food served will be local and organic and as delicious as possible (the dietary regimen will adhere to the traditional way of the dieta no salt, no spice, no oil, etc.)
If you have questions and would like to speak to one of us we're happy to support.
facilitators
Lila Lopez Sanchez
Lila Lopez Sanchez is an Indigenous Shipibo Onanya Maestra from the native community of Roaboya in the Ucayali basin of the Amazon of Peru. Maestra Lila ‘Caná Jisbe’ in Shipibo, was born into a family lineage of Traditional Healers, including her mother, highly respected and renowned Onanya Maestra Ynes Sanchez. From a young age, Maestra Lila was initiated into the study of the Plants and Ancestral Healing System through various rigorous Dietas under the guidance of her grandfather, Maestro Jose. Lila is a living library of knowledge and wisdom from the ‘Warmi’ Plants, and is known for her strong and striking voice through her Icaros, sacred chants filled with love and joy. Lila’s vivacious and grounded energy is infectious, as she imbues an open heart-led way to live. Lila is a Mother of 2 children and a Traditional Midwife, specializing in Female Reproductive Health, Womb Massage, Bone setting and Vaginal Care.
Damian Pacaya Rodriguez is an Indigenous Shipibo Onanya Maestro from the native community of Nuevo Nazareth in the Ucayali basin of the Amazon of Peru. Maestro Damian, Senuye meaning “everything in equality” is a devoted, powerful and humble Traditional Medico (Healer). His Life trajectory led him to inherit his Ancestral Lineage through his grandfather and carry on the knowledge passed onto him. It wasn’t until his grandfather passed that he sought out his uncle to help Damian heal himself, thus catapulting him into the Path of Curanderismo. Before Damian committed to his life as a Healer, he was fully dedicated to his career in Agroforestry — offering him a plethora of experience and skill in working with the Plants, later translating into a natural intimate understanding of the Shipibo Pharmacology. Maestro Damian carries a clear vision for the future, as he works with tremendous dedication, humility and love in honoring the Sacredness of the healing work with the Plants. Those who know Damian can attest to his incredibly caring nature and the fountain of Wisdom that he is. Damian is a Father of 7 children, a master Agriculturalist and a Medico Healer specializing in strong Tree + Plant Remedies as well as Massage.
Damian Pacaya Rodriguez
Mariana Mae
Mariana Mae is an artist, cultural bridge and medicine arts practitioner native to Coyoacan, Tenochtitlan, Mexico. Her Life’s work is anchored in the core principle of recognizing Ethnicity, Ethics, Expression + Empowerment in the Creative, Ancestral, Feminine Healing Arts with a focus on revitalizing the Lifeforce of one’s Health, Voice and Purpose. Through a Holistic, Trauma-informed and Integrative approach, she stewards the altar of MAE Earth Medicine Arts School, MAI KAYA, TIERRA Viviente and is the co-lead facilitator and organizer for Samati Xobo. Devoted to her path of Curanderismo, Mariana has been in study with the Plants for a decade, a student of the Shipibo Lopez Sanchez lineage for 3.5 years and Shipibo Pacaya Rodriguez lineage for 1.5 years. Her walk is informed by her alliances with various Indigenous Traditions through their Healing Systems, Cultural Education and Craft Preservation. She is passionate about the intersection of Earth-based Medicine and Somatic Integration through the values of Self-Responsibility, Ancestral Remembrance and the cultivation of Collective Care. Currently, the fieldwork of Relationship + Communication inspires her hope in the Restoration of Harmony upon our Mother Earth.
Dylan Moscovitch
Dylan Moscovitch is a guide, story teller, and ceremonialist native to Toronto, Canada — now residing in Costa Rica. He is the founder of HEALX, co-founder of TIERRA Viviente, co-founder of MENKIND Collective and the co-lead facilitator and organizer for Samati Xobo. Dylan’s approach to healing, growth and expansion is through a holistic lens, incorporating the invaluable experience, technical skills and insight cultivated through many years in Olympic Sport and Martial Arts. At the heart of his work lies his passion for empowering others to find their own inner wisdom, offering fortification of self-belief and compassionate accountability along the journey home to oneself. Dylan walks his path with devotion to studentship as a way of being. Under the guidance of his Maestros, Lila Lopez Sanchez and Damian Pacaya Rodriguez, he integrates ancient wisdom into accessible, practical teachings that reach people from all walks of life. With a healthy blend of humour and reverence, Dylan brings balance and levity to the inner work.
SCHEDULE
This sacred schedule is designed to guide you through a profound process of healing, connection, and transformation.
Each day we will move through rituals, ceremonies, and moments of deep inner work, supported by master plants and the wisdom of the Maestros. Please approach each activity with openness, respect, and presence, allowing the experience to unfold naturally.
Trust the process, honor yourself, and remember — you are held in a safe and sacred space throughout this journey.
July 12 – Day 1
Arrival + Opening Circle
Welcoming Flower Bath
Orientation
Dinner
July 13 – Day 2
Vomitivo
Private Consultations with the Maestros
Lunch
Flower Bath
Pre-Ceremony Meditation
First Ceremony
July 14 – Day 3
Breakfast
Lunch
Opening of Dieta
July 15 – Day 4
Drink Master Plant
Breakfast
Lunch
Flower Bath
Pre-Ceremony Meditation
Second Ceremony
July 16 – Day 5
Drink Master Plant
Breakfast
Lunch
Sharing Circle with Maestros
July 17 – Day 6
Drink Master Plant
Breakfast
Lunch
Flower Bath
Pre-Ceremony Meditation
Third Ceremony
July 18 – Day 7
Drink Master Plant
Breakfast
Lunch
July 19 – Day 8
Drink Master Plant
Breakfast
Mapacho Sopladas
Lunch
July 20 – Day 9
Cutting of the Dieta
Lunch
Flower Bath
Fourth Ceremony - Arkana
July 21 – Day 10
Breakfast
Shipibo Craft Market
Lunch
Closing + Integration Circle
Dinner
July 22 - Day 11
Breakfast
Departure
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodation options ranging from simple glamping tents to more luxurious Balinese Cabanas are priced accordingly. Each space is designed to provide a quiet, comfortable environment to be connected to nature for deep inner work. Everyone will have their own private space with the exception of couples who wish to share a space.
The dieta is limited to 16 people to ensure an intimate and personalized experience.
LOCATION
Yacumama is in Ojochal, a small town near the Pacific Ocean, known for its international fine dining, which is part of the Ballena (whale) Coast.
We are 30-40 minutes south of Dominical and 15-20 minutes south of Uvita, where the Envision Festival has been held for the past ten+ years.
Yacumama is a 3-4 hour drive southwest of the international airport, SJO.
From San Jose or other airports in the country you can also take a 45 minute flight on a small plane or even hire a small private plane to Quepos airport which is about an hour drive from Yacumama.