About this Retreat
Born in a small native community village down-river from Atalaya, Arturo started learning the medicine path at a very young age (under 10 yrs old) from his mother and father who are both Maestro Onánya healers of the Shipibo tradition. By age 18, while studying Teaching at university in Lima, Arturo was already holding healing ceremonies for his university professors.
Now in his early 40s, we believe Arturo is one of the most talented young Shipibo Maestros working in Peru today. Arturo holds an advanced technical knowledge of Shipibo healing and medicine plant dietas. He is an excellent teacher of the Shipibo culture, history and cosmovision. In Arturo’s powerful icaros, his beautiful melodies, his vitality, and his calm, self-possessed presence we see a person who carries the legacy of the ancient knowledge of his forebears.
Arturo lives with us at the Center and often visits his family in Atalaya. We are very happy to have his help as a lead resident Maestro, and to have his family in our hearts as our dear friends.
Maestra Lucinda is the eldest daughter of renowned Shipibo maestro Pascual Mahua Ochavano, born in the Shipibo village of Paoyhan or 'Water of the Pearls' located on the banks of the beautiful Ucayali river, north of Pucallpa.
Lucinda has been immersed in the medicine world of her family her entire life - since she was a tiny infant of 4 months old when her father opened her first learning dieta to bring her the advanced knowledge of the "tree of light" of her ancestors.
Now 57 years old, Lucinda is a confident and intelligent maestra, with a sweet and modest nature and a powerful reportoire of master plant dietas and advanced medicine knowledge. Her gentle Icaros belie a quiet power within, and her feminine energy of care and compassion evokes a feeling of being embraced in the calm flow of life. She is a tireless worker and a steadying presence in the intensity of the ceremony. Her Shipiba name Coshainbo means Powerful Woman.
Lucinda has worked with a variety of Ayahuasca centres in Iquitos and Pucallpa. She has 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren, and holds strong family values and ethics as well as a great sense of humour. We are very happy to have her presence, her knowledge, her laughter and her help at Caya Shobo.
Born in the small jungle village of Nuevo Loreto, 3 hours boat journey from Pucallpa in the Imiria National Forest, Maestro Walter opened his first dieta at age 15, and learned the way of the medicine with his father. He is now 63 years old, and lives close to Iquitos with his wife and 5 of his children.
We met Walter 4 years ago and immediately recognized his natural warmth and humility as a person, as well as his impressive capability as a Maestro healer. His beautiful, lower toned voice and variety of melodic Icaros can transport you to an amazing place of peace and reconciliation with your life’s experiences and your healing path. Walter’s Shipibo name Wesha Mano means World of Happiness.
In all the years we have known and worked with Walter, he has proven his loyalty and friendship and his dedication to helping people. We are very proud to present Walter as a resident lead Shipibo Maestro of our Center.
Details of this retreat
Caya Shobo is dedicated to providing real healing, highly tailored to each individual, for small groups of no more than 12 guests.
Experience deep healing with Ayahuasca and the Master Plants of the Amazon jungle with genuine high-level master Shipibo shamans and knowledgeable, caring western facilitators
In this traditional Shipibo Ayahuasca with Master Plant Dieta retreat you will learn ancestral Shipibo knowledge of how to connect with the master plants to receive their incredible gifts of wisdom and healing for your body, mind and spirit.
Our highly experienced facilitation team and our amazing service staff will support and guide you as you enter an intensive process of deep self-reflection, cleansing and restoration. Begin to rewrite your future with the sacred assistance of the master teacher plants.
Ongoing guidance and integration support from our passionate, experienced community will help bring the benefits of your healing retreat back to your life at home.
This beautiful healing sanctuary, full of flowering gardens and medicine plants, is a unique and exceptional place.
We are one of the only Western-run Ayahuasca centers that has been endorsed by the Coshicox Shipibo Conibo Tribal Council for the outstanding quality of our medicine and our master healers.
Please note, you will need to submit a health form which we will review before your acceptance to a Caya Shobo Ayahausca Retreat can be confirmed.
What to Expect:
In a 12-day retreat you'll have the opportunity to participate in up to 8 Ayahuasca ceremonies, tailored to your particular needs through a personally prescribed Shipibo Master Plant Dieta treatment.
Throughout your stay, personalized plant therapies are available to supplement your retreat experience.
The Ayahuasca ceremonies will be led by our Shipibo maestros Arturo, Walter, Lucinda and/or Dominga. All hold a minimum of 25 years of healing experience with Ayahuasca and their Master Plant Dieta tradition, and great empathy and desire to help others along the path of healing and spiritual growth.
Caya Shobo’s team of experienced facilitators play an important supportive role during the ceremonies, providing translation assistance in both English and Spanish and sometimes also in Russian or German. Facilitators assist with knowledgeable guidance and integration counselling during your stay.
A Focused Journey:
To ensure a distinctive experience, we limit bookings to a maximum of 12 participants. This intimate setting allows participants to receive individualized treatment for their unique spiritual and healing journey. In our experience, large groups can be distracting to participants and don’t afford our maestros and facilitators the dedicated time they need to truly facilitate deep transformation and healing. Also with smaller groups, guests can more easily relax into and focus on their own process.
Please note, that the final number of confirmed maestros and facilitators in attendance at each retreat will depend on the number of guests participating. (Groups of at least 7 guests will have at least 2 maestros and 2 experienced facilitators in attendance).
What’s Included:
Your all-inclusive package covers everything you need for this extraordinary retreat: 8 Ayahuasca Ceremonies, personalized Master Plant Dieta and healing song Icaro treatments, comfortable accommodation with room-cleaning/laundry service, delicious Dieta-friendly meals, and convenient airport or hotel transfers to and from Iquitos.
Wi-Fi is available for guests in the common area.
Accommodation:
Choose from several accommodation options: The standard room, spacious and equipped with a private bathroom, is our most affordable option. For those seeking a more immersive jungle experience, we offer stylish hard-wood jungle tambos (with shared bathroom facilities). And for seekers of greater comfort in the jungle, Deluxe Tambos with high ceilings and their own beautiful private bathroom are our most deluxe accommodation options.
Retreat Preparation & Integration:
When inquiring about a stay at Caya Shobo, you will be asked to provide detailed information regarding your medical, physical and mental health history before your reservation is confirmed. We’re happy to talk with you personally to help answer all your questions, and we will also guide you about preparing your body and mind for the retreat in the weeks before your arrival in Peru.
After your departure from Peru we offer integration support including access to group and/or private integration sessions, the opportunity to open a Master Plant Dieta from home and recommendations for the next steps in your journey of self-transformation.
Getting There:
Once you’ve booked your retreat, we’ll provide you with all the information you need to know, including guidance on travel arrangements and related queries such as what to pack for your stay.
Payment:
Reserving your spot is easy – a 50% deposit secures your place. Please see our retreat Terms & Conditions for more information. cayashobo.com/terms-conditions/
About Caya Shobo:
Caya Shobo, nestled in the heart of the Western Amazonian Basin, is a tranquil haven just a 20-minute drive from Iquitos airport.
What sets Caya Shobo apart is its official endorsement by the Coshikox (Shipibo Conibo Xetebo Tribal Council), verifying the authenticity and advanced level of our master Shipibo shamans and the adherence to Shipibo plant medicine traditions, particularly the practice of Master Plant Dieta. Working closely with a team of highly skilled Shipibo Maestra and Maestro Onánya Curanderos, each boasting a minimum of 25 years of experience, Caya Shobo offers a wealth of expertise in Ayahuasca and Shipibo Dieta healing.
The entire team of facilitators is also deeply immersed in the Shipibo Dieta healing and learning process, so we are very selective about the quality of our master healers! Lead facilitators also undergo extensive training in traditional Shipibo healing and guest care, ensuring a secure and nurturing environment for each individual's unique healing journey. At Caya Shobo, your healing process is met with respect and confidence, acknowledging its intricate and personal nature.
Learn more about our Ayahuasca Retreats with personalized Shipibo Master Plant Dieta treatment on our website at
cayashobo.com/ayahausca-retreats
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