Shipibo Master Plant Dieta
November 25 - December 5, 2024
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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 a shaman.
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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.
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Aside from the opening and closing circles, the 10-day dieta will be held in noble silence, a practice that allows participants to dive deep into the healing work without distractions.
In this tradition we work with Ayahuasca 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. The first ceremony is to cleanse us and in the second ceremony, the plant spirit Bobinsana will be invited to “crown” the dieters, signaling the beginning of the deep communion between the participant and the master plant.
The third ceremony, the maestro will bestow an arcana on each dieter which is a protective spiritual force or shield with specific icaros and blessings of protection. The final ceremony is to close the dieta.
About Bobinsana
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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.
BOBINSANA DIETA
shipibo maestro
teo ochavano lopez
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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.
The Mahua family lineage is a particularly special family lineage within the Shipibo nation, carrying generations of sacred knowledge in plant medicine.
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Maestro Teo Ochavano Lopez of the esteemed Mahua lineage, brings a wealth of experience not only in plant medicine but also as a former advocate for indigenous rights and rainforest protection in Peru. His presence brings a unique blend of deep spiritual work, open heartedness and grounded efforts to preserve & protect the ancient wisdom embedded inside of the indigenous cultures of the Amazon.
What's Included:
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​4 Nights of Grandmother Ceremonies - 2 to open the dieta and 2 to close the dieta
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The opportunity to commune deeply in dieta with Bobinsana
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Preparation & Integration Practices before, during and post retreat guided by Ixchel Munay co-founder of Yacumama​
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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.)
SCHEDULE
Yacumama is a very special place on almost 100 acres of pristine land. Each day there will be the opportunity to commune with nature, our ancient grandmother tree, the creek and river and receive from the majesty of the birds and beings of the land.
November 25 – Arrival to Yacumama
Settle into your accommodations and prepare for the dieta. Opening circle to welcome you, create a coherent field together and further prepare you for the experience.
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November 26 – Cleansing Ceremony
We begin the dieta with a “cleansing” ceremony with “abuela” to prepare the body and spirit for the deeper work to come.
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November 27 – Coronation Ceremony (Crowning)
In the second ceremony, the plant spirit Bobinsana will be invited to “crown” the dieters, signaling the beginning of the deep communion between the participant and the master plant.
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November 28, 29, & 30 – Ingesting of Bobinsana
The formal dieta begins. Each day, participants will ingest Bobinsana and spend time in solitude, reflection, and connection with the plant spirit.
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December 1 & 2 – Mapacho Soplados by Maestro Teo
Mapacho and the practice of soplados are deeply embedded in the Shipibo tradition, playing crucial roles in the protection, cleansing, and healing of individuals undergoing dietas. The powerful smoke of mapacho, guided by the shaman’s breath and icaros, acts as a conduit for transmitting spiritual energy, ensuring that the participant is safe, cleansed, and ready to receive the full healing potential of the following ceremonies.
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December 2 – Arcana Ceremony
In the Shipibo tradition, an arcana refers to a protective spiritual force or shield that is established during the dieta. The word "arcana" itself can be understood as a cloak of energetic safeguarding that will be individually bestowed upon each participant through specific icaros and blessings of protection.
December 3 – Closing Ceremony
The fourth and final ceremony will be focused upon closing the dieta.
December 4 – Rest & Integration
This day will grant the participants an opportunity to rest, journal, cleanse in the rivers, and enjoy their final day in silence & solitude..
December 5 – Integration, Closing & Departure
After the final ceremony, we will gather for a closing circle to reflect, share, & integrate the dieta experience. There will be a vast amount of information and tools shared that will help us embody the insights & healing that we've received to be able to take them into our "daily lives".
PREPARATION & INTEGRATION
Preparation and integration are some of the most important aspects of this experience and Ixchel will be supporting with this to upgrade your experience.
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When you sign up, you will receive a package of preparation and integration tools with meditations, embodiment practices, journal prompts, an integration e-book, dietary and lifestyle guidelines.
These are all to prepare us for the ceremony of life so we can be more loving, aware humans in all of our relationships.
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We will have a post retreat group integration call on:
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December 11 @ 9:00-10:30am CST
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Ixchel has created an integration course that is also an option for additional support.
A community is created within the group and if you choose, you can continue to connect with people that may become your friends for life.
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TRUSTIMONIALS
The Shipibo Dieta opened a lifetime of discovery to deeper universal truths. The unique energetic frequencies of the plant awakened aspects of myself and my relationship to existence I otherwise would not have any awareness of. The effects are still revealing themselves years later. It was one of the most expanding experiences I’ve had the great privilege to participate in.
-Monique Claudio
The Shipibo way of deep healing and doctoring through the vibration of their icaros has supported me in some of the most profound ancestral healing. Master Plant Dietas for me have been incredible opportunities to commune with the spirits of the plant queendom and the deepest part of my being. Teo is one of my favorite maestros - he's pure love and light.
– Ixchel Munay
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It was a profound honor to sit with Teo and Marina. Witnessing them as a family and receiving their Icaros and prayers brought deep healing to my soul.
I am immensely grateful for their medicine and the sacred work they do is an incredible gift.
-Tish Steenkamp
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.
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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.