Dates: April 17-27, 2025
Location: Amazonian Jungle, Peru
Guide: Maestra Matilde, an experienced Shipibo shaman and healer
Why Choose a Plant Dieta in the Jungle?
A plant dieta in the Amazon offers a profound connection to plant medicine and a deeper understanding of oneself. Guided by shamans, participants work with plants like Ayahuasca, Chacruna, and Bobinsana, renowned for their unique healing properties. The dieta requires a strict diet and intentional solitude, allowing for increased sensitivity to plant energies and fostering growth through introspection.
What to Expect:
- Isolation and Silence: Experience solitude in your private tambo (hut), with minimal interactions to enhance inner connection.
- Ceremonial Practices: Rituals like flower and plant baths, along with energetic massages from Maestra Matilde, facilitate a deep connection to the healing power of the plants.
- Self-Discovery: This intense journey invites self-responsibility, as you will engage in deep introspection without the typical distractions of daily life.
Who is Maestra Matilde?
A native Shipibo healer from Canáan de Cachiyaw, Maestra Matilde has over 40 years of experience as a curandera. She is widely recognized for her expertise in traditional Amazonian healing, particularly in addressing female-related health issues. Her intuitive ability to guide individuals through plant dietas has drawn participants worldwide to work with her.
Retreat Highlights
- 4 Ayahuasca Ceremonies: Guided by Maestra Matilde in traditional settings.
- Master Plant Dieta: Personalized plants chosen based on each participant’s needs after the first ceremony.
- Plant Baths and Energetic Massages: Performed as needed to support the healing process.
- Private Jungle Accommodations: Stay in your own tambo for privacy and focused reflection.
- Nutritious Meals Aligned with Dieta Protocols: Three simple meals per day (without salt, sugar, oil, or fruits) prepared to support plant work.
Benefits of Ayahuasca and Master Plant Dieta
This retreat supports healing on multiple levels:
- Emotional Healing: Release trauma, alleviate depression, manage anxiety, and cultivate emotional openness.
- Addiction Recovery: The dieta can assist in overcoming addictions, providing mental clarity and resilience.
- Self-Empowerment: Ayahuasca opens the path to self-discovery, helping participants gain insights into their lives, relationships, and sense of purpose.
Final Notes
This retreat requires a commitment to personal growth and self-discipline. By minimizing distractions, embracing silence, and trusting Maestra Matilde’s guidance, you’ll be fully immersed in the healing potential of Ayahuasca and master plants.
Costs and Additional Options
Retreat Fee: $1650 USD (€1530)
- Deposit: $500 non-refundable to reserve your spot.
- Balance Due: January 4, payable in new USD bills.
Additional options:
- Extended Stay at Ahum Post-Dieta Community: $60 per night, including meals.
- Kambo Night Walk and Ceremony: $100-150, depending on the group size (for those staying post-dieta).
Medical Requirements:
- Notify of any serious health issues, especially heart problems or mental health conditions, in advance.
- Discontinue all medications and supplements incompatible with Ayahuasca, especially SSRIs and other antidepressants, at least two weeks before the retreat.
- Avoid Alcohol, Pork, and Drugs: Abstain from these substances for a minimum of one week prior.
- Mental Preparation: Set clear intentions and mentally prepare for solitude and introspection during the retreat.
Recommended Packing List:
- Valid passport (6+ months).
- Backpack (preferable over suitcases).
- Headlamp with a red light option for ceremonies.
- Comfortable clothing, natural toiletries, and rain gear.
- Notebook or sketchbook, and any personal creative tools.
- Essential cash (USD) for additional costs, shopping, or extra stay arrangements.