Ayahuasca Ceremony
Sacred Encounter with Self and the Spirit of Nature
Ayahuasca Ceremony
Sacred Encounter with Self and the Spirit of Nature
The journey of self-discovery begins...
When we come into the Maloka ceremony space, we sense this is a sacred place. In here, everything is more silent and subtle. The candles illuminate the mystery of Ayahuasca.
At Caya Shobo our retreat groups are limited to a maximum of 12 guests. You can relax knowing that you will receive focused attention and care throughout your Ayahuasca Ceremonies and healing retreat.
The lead master Onánya shaman prepares the medicine with a sacred prayer for healing and one by one, everybody drinks. When the circle is complete the candles are put out…
Ayahuasca is the sacred knowledge plant of Shipibo shamans
Ayahuasca is the sacred knowledge plant of Shipibo shamans
The journey of self-discovery begins...
When we come into the Maloka ceremony space, we sense this is a sacred place. In here, everything is more silent and subtle. The candles illuminate the mystery of Ayahuasca.
At Caya Shobo our retreat groups are limited to a maximum of 12 guests. You can relax knowing that you will receive focused attention and care throughout your Ayahuasca Ceremonies and healing retreat.
The lead master Onánya shaman prepares the medicine with a sacred prayer for healing and one by one, everybody drinks. When the circle is complete the candles are put out…
Shipibo Onánya shamans have profound respect for the plants
Revealing the mystery within
Clearing the blocks to self-understanding
Pouring Ayahuasca at the beginning of Ceremony
For each person the Ayahuasca experience is different. Each of us is an entire universe unto ourselves, and the medicine is mysteriously unpredictable. Every Ayahuasca Ceremony is a sacred, non-repeating moment in time.
For some, the Ayahuasca experience is visual. For others, it can be more physical or emotional. It might be pleasant and relaxing or perhaps very moving. Sometimes Ayahuasca is strong, other times more gentle. At times we may feel “blocked” (which often depends on your preparation for Ayahuasca Ceremony). There are times when the experience may be frightening. Often it is revelatory.
Essentially, Ayahuasca confronts us with a reflection of ourselves in mind, body, heart and spirit that we need to observe with calmness and attention. This reflection may not always be as agreeable as we might desire. For this reason we recommend trying not to hold too much expectation about your Ayahuasca experience.
Revealing the mystery within
Clearing the blocks to self-understanding
Pouring Ayahuasca at the beginning of Ceremony
For each person the Ayahuasca experience is different. Each of us is an entire universe unto ourselves, and the medicine is mysteriously unpredictable. Every Ayahuasca Ceremony is a sacred, non-repeating moment in time.
For some, the Ayahuasca experience is visual. For others, it can be more physical or emotional. It might be pleasant and relaxing or perhaps very moving. Sometimes Ayahuasca is strong, other times more gentle. At times we may feel “blocked” (which often depends on your preparation for Ayahuasca Ceremony). There are times when the experience may be frightening. Often it is revelatory.
Essentially, Ayahuasca confronts us with a reflection of ourselves in mind, body, heart and spirit that we need to observe with calmness and attention. This reflection may not always be as agreeable as we might desire. For this reason we recommend trying not to hold too much expectation about your Ayahuasca experience.
Ancient heritage treasure of sacred wisdom
Shamanic Vision
Prior to arrival and throughout your Ayahuasca Retreat, we give expert guidance and support. We are dedicated to ensuring you have a safe and healing Ayahuasca experience.
Master Plant Dieta Practice
Master Plant Dieta with master Master Plants is the principle shamanic practice used by master Shipibo shamans for developing their skills, knowledge and shamanic vision.
Healing Songs (Icaros)
The shamans sing Icaros to shift energies in the Ceremony. They say their songs are received directly from Master Plants through long-term Dieta practice.
Waking up the consciousness
We are more than what we see or think
Our inclination to logic loses its place of importance in Ayahuasca Ceremony
The human mind has a general tendency and structure which determines our way of being in relation with the world. This is essentially founded on maintaining control of our emotions and our logic.
However, our inclination towards logic and control loses its place of importance in the context of an Ayahuasca Ceremony because the experience of Ayahuasca escapes any rule of control. Such uncertainty can bring us to a potentially intimidating zone, especially when we don’t want to see the roots of our suffering.
We recognize this blessed predicament as a first step in the waking up of our consciousness. Ayahuasca offers an authentic experience of the truth that we are not just what we believe we are. We are much more than what we see or what we think. And that “who” we are, is determined by our experiences, both negative and positive.
Gratitude and calm self-observation are important keys to initiate the process of healing.
Waking up the consciousness
We are more than what we see or think
Our inclination to logic loses its place of importance in Ayahuasca Ceremony
The human mind has a general tendency and structure which determines our way of being in relation with the world. This is essentially founded on maintaining control of our emotions and our logic.
However, our inclination towards logic and control loses its place of importance in the context of an Ayahuasca Ceremony because the experience of Ayahuasca escapes any rule of control. Such uncertainty can bring us to a potentially intimidating zone, especially when we don’t want to see the roots of our suffering.
We recognize this blessed predicament as a first step in the waking up of our consciousness. Ayahuasca offers an authentic experience of the truth that we are not just what we believe we are. We are much more than what we see or what we think. And that “who” we are, is determined by our experiences, both negative and positive.
Gratitude and calm self-observation are important keys to initiate the process of healing.
It was the safest environment one could ask for.
Rest assured that if you visit Caya Shobo you’re in good, capable, loving hands that will guide you through your process.
Anna P
Ayahuasca Ceremonies with a generous ratio of healers and helpers
Because we keep our Ayahuasca Retreat group sizes to an intimate maximum of 12 guests, you are sure to receive highly focused attention and care.
Each Ayahuasca Ceremony is attended by a minimum of 1 master Shipibo shaman to every 4 guests. You will receive comprehensive treatment from each shaman throughout your retreat, and you will be supported by 2-3 dedicated facilitators.
Exploring the world of energies
Connecting with the spiritual side of life
Ayahuasca allows Shipibo shamans to move “between worlds”
For Shipibo people everything in nature has a spiritual or energetic essence. Ayahuasca is seen as a sacred spiritual medicine that allows the Shipibo shamans to “move between” the physical and energetic worlds.
In Ayahuasca Ceremony the shamans’ vision opens to be able to perceive energetic forms. They sing their Icaro songs to call on the spirits in nature, especially the Master Plant spirits which they have Dieted. The Icaros call the cleansing, uplifting energies of the Master Plants to help heal your body, mind, heart and spirit.
But, even for Shipibo shamans, it requires many years of Dieta practice with Master Plants to advance their shamanic vision to the levels required for healing others. For most people in the early phases of working with Ayahuasca a lot of the energies and visions we may encounter can be attributed to our own state. Over the years, and especially with focused Master Plant Dieta (Sama) practice, the quality of our visions in Ayahuasca Ceremony changes and matures.
Deciphering the meaning of Ayahuasca visions is a rich and complex study with no exact rules or truth. The many years of experience held by our master Shipibo shamans (Onányas) and lead facilitators makes them great teachers to help you navigate your Ayahuasca experience.
Exploring the world of energies
Connecting with the spiritual side of life
Ayahuasca allows Shipibo shamans to move “between worlds”
For Shipibo people everything in nature has a spiritual or energetic essence. Ayahuasca is seen as a sacred spiritual medicine that allows the Shipibo shamans to “move between” the physical and energetic worlds.
In Ayahuasca Ceremony the shamans’ vision opens to be able to perceive energetic forms. They sing their Icaro songs to call on the spirits in nature, especially the Master Plant spirits which they have Dieted. The Icaros call the cleansing, uplifting energies of the Master Plants to help heal your body, mind, heart and spirit.
But, even for Shipibo shamans, it requires many years of Dieta practice with Master Plants to advance their shamanic vision to the levels required for healing others. For most people in the early phases of working with Ayahuasca a lot of the energies and visions we may encounter can be attributed to our own state. Over the years, and especially with focused Master Plant Dieta (Sama) practice, the quality of our visions in Ayahuasca Ceremony changes and matures.
Deciphering the meaning of Ayahuasca visions is a rich and complex study with no exact rules or truth. The many years of experience held by our master Shipibo shamans (Onányas) and lead facilitators makes them great teachers to help you navigate your Ayahuasca experience.
To heal what is revealed in Ayahuasca Ceremony, we work with Master Plant Dieta practice
In traditional Shipibo shamanism, Ayahuasca is a diagnostic tool that supports the comprehensive healing method of Dieta practice (“Sama”). Dieta is a shamanic practice for connecting your body, mind and spirit with the spiritual consciousness and healing energies of Master Plants.
During our Ayahuasca Retreats we teach you how Master Plant Dieta can bring about deep, lasting healing and personal transformation.
Ayahuasca with Master Plant Dieta practice
A path to deeper healing and personal transformation
Plant Dieta allows deeper insights into ways of being, and fosters new energies in your body & mind.
Ayahuasca is a mystical, cleansing plant. Shipibo Master Plant Dieta with other certain plants known as Master Teachers is a complementary treatment method. Shipibo shamans work with Dieta for achieving deep, transformative healing. Long-term Dieta practice is the principal way Shipibo apprentices learn.
During your Ayahuasca Retreat at Caya Shobo, our Onánya shamans will give you a personalized Dieta treatment with Master Plant/s best suited to your unique healing needs. Plants such as bobinsana for spiritual understanding, suelda-con-suelda for self love, ajo sacha for strength, albahaca for deep-cleansing, piñon blanco for cleaning anxiety, or other plants may be recommended.
With Master Plant Dieta, your Ayahuasca Ceremony experiences tend to have a different quality or focus. As the shamans work to strengthen your connection with the plant/s you may receive deeper insights into your life and patterns of being. As Dieta practice slowly but surely grows the plant energies within you, you may start to perceive these energies during Ayahuasca Ceremony.
Ayahuasca with Master Plant Dieta practice
A path to deeper healing and personal transformation
Plant Dieta allows deeper insights into your ways of being, and fosters new energies in body & mind.
Ayahuasca is a mystical, cleansing plant. Shipibo Master Plant Dieta with other certain plants known as Master Teachers is a complementary treatment method. Shipibo shamans work with Dieta for achieving deep, transformative healing. Long-term Dieta practice is the principal way Shipibo apprentices learn.
During your Ayahuasca Retreat at Caya Shobo, our Onánya shamans will give you a personalized Dieta treatment with Master Plant/s best suited to your unique healing needs. Plants such as bobinsana for spiritual understanding, suelda-con-suelda for self love, ajo sacha for strength, albahaca for deep-cleansing, piñon blanco for cleaning anxiety, or other plants may be recommended.
With Master Plant Dieta, your Ayahuasca Ceremony experiences tend to have a different quality or focus. As the shamans work to strengthen your connection with the plant/s you may receive deeper insights into your life and patterns of being. As Dieta practice slowly but surely grows the plant energies within you, you may start to perceive these energies during Ayahuasca Ceremony.
During Ayahuasca ceremony I was shown the underlying emotional problem that I have been storing in my body which is causing my health issues."
Larinda S
Shamanic Vision - an essential tool of Shipibo shamans (Onányas)
In the Shipibo shamanic tradition, the level of “shamanic vision” and power of the shaman is developed through disciplined Master Plant Dieta practice.
At Caya Shobo all our Shipibo shamans hold a minimum of 25 years of Dieta experience and are actively engaged in committed Dieta practice.
Cleansing & healing with Ayahuasca
Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual clearing
Ayahuasca is a powerful entheogen that brings up a lot of locked energies that live within us. Cleansing of these energies in Ayahuasca Ceremony can occur at every aspect of your being – at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Physical cleansing may involve vomiting or diarrhea. Emotional, spiritual and psychological clearing is multi-varied and mostly related to your unique history of life experiences.
The cleansing process with Ayahuasca can be uncomfortable but there is also important learning about your issues and your potentialities. Our shamans have advanced knowledge and powerful Icaros to help clear away the negative energies and clarify and enhance your essential nature.
After Ayahuasca Ceremony your body and thoughts often feel strongly purified and revitalized.
Cleansing & healing with Ayahuasca
Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual clearing
Ayahuasca is a powerful entheogen that brings up a lot of locked energies that live within us. Cleansing of these energies in Ayahuasca Ceremony can occur at every aspect of your being – at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Physical cleansing may involve vomiting or diarrhea. Emotional, spiritual and psychological clearing is multi-varied and mostly related to your unique history of life experiences.
The cleansing process with Ayahuasca can be uncomfortable but there is also important learning about your issues and your potentialities. Our shamans have advanced knowledge and powerful Icaros to help clear away the negative energies and clarify and enhance your essential nature.
After Ayahuasca Ceremony your body and thoughts often feel strongly purified and revitalized.
Ceremony closes, Ayahuasca Integration begins
Grounding & weaving new insights into life
Every Ayahuasca Ceremony experience is unique, and there is often much to consider and reflect on. First, it is best to enter a generous period of rest.
By continuing the dietary restrictions, the energetic vibration of Ayahuasca can remain active in your body for a few days. Tasty, nutritious meals with clean, simple ingredients can help to keep your energy clear. This also facilitates your connection with your Master Plants and enhances your insights, visions and dreams during Master Plant Dieta practice.
After Ayahuasca ceremony, the Ayahuasca Integration period begins. You may feel emotionally delicate for a time. Throughout your Ayahuasca Retreat you will have regular opportunities for group discussions and individual consultations with our highly experienced facilitators and master Shipibo shamans.
Expert guidance is very important to help you make sense of your Ayahuasca and Master Plant Dieta experiences. Sometimes, it may be beneficial to receive professional therapeutic support. Our affiliate therapists hold extensive experience with Ayahuasca and the Shipibo Dieta tradition and are available for private sessions.
Ceremony closes, Ayahuasca Integration begins
Grounding & weaving new insights into life
Every Ayahuasca Ceremony experience is unique, and there is often much to consider and reflect on. First, it is best to enter a generous period of rest.
By continuing the dietary restrictions, the energetic vibration of Ayahuasca can remain active in your body for a few days. Tasty, nutritious meals with clean, simple ingredients can help to keep your energy clear. This also facilitates your connection with your Master Plants and enhances your insights, visions and dreams during Master Plant Dieta practice.
After Ayahuasca ceremony, the Ayahuasca Integration period begins. You may feel emotionally delicate for a time. Throughout your Ayahuasca Retreat you will have regular opportunities for group discussions and individual consultations with our highly experienced facilitators and master Shipibo shamans.
Expert guidance is very important to help you make sense of your Ayahuasca and Master Plant Dieta experiences. Sometimes, it may be beneficial to receive professional therapeutic support. Our affiliate therapists hold extensive experience with Ayahuasca and the Shipibo Dieta tradition and are available for private sessions.