Bobinsana
Powerful Master Plant to Clear Trauma
- Author: Caya Shobo Facilitators
Bobinsana
A Powerful Master Plant to Clear Trauma
One of the most beloved and frequently prescribed Plant Dietas for deep healing at Caya Shobo’s Ayahuasca Retreats in Peru is Bobinsana (Callindra angustifolia, Fabaceae). This beautiful Master Plant is also renowned as a powerful Teacher Plant of shamanic mysteries.
The flower of Bobinsana is so intricate and luminous it appears otherworldly. A delicate crown of pink and white filaments surrounds a bright white star center which opens in the night and closes at dawn. It has been likened to the heart’s energetic connection with life itself.
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Bobinsana
A Powerful Master Plant to Clear Trauma
- Author: Caya Shobo Facilitators
One of the most beloved and frequently prescribed Plant Dietas for deep healing at Caya Shobo’s Ayahuasca Retreats in Peru is Bobinsana (Callindra angustifolia, Fabaceae). This beautiful Master Plant is also renowned as a powerful Teacher Plant of shamanic mysteries.
The flower of Bobinsana is so intricate and luminous it appears otherworldly. A delicate crown of pink and white filaments surrounds a bright white star center which opens in the night and closes at dawn. It has been likened to the heart’s energetic connection with life itself.
Contrary to her delicate flowers, Bobinsana is a very hardy bush that grows on river banks in the Amazon rainforest withstanding strong, cold river currents by spreading its deep, powerful roots. Similarly, this Master Plant medicine is known amongst Shipibo shamanic healers for its excellent remedial benefits related to strengthening and invigorating the body – the bones, blood and veins. Bobinsana is also used to fortify the female reproductive system and for clearing of inflammatory conditions such as rheumatism or arthritis – typically described as ‘cold airs’ in the Shipibo shamanic healing tradition.
There is a Shipibo legend about a golden eagle which nests inside the Bobinsana bush and is sometimes seen in Dieters’ visions or dreams.
Contrary to her delicate flowers, Bobinsana is a very hardy bush that grows on river banks in the Amazon rainforest withstanding strong, cold river currents by spreading its deep, powerful roots. Similarly, this Master Plant medicine is known amongst Shipibo shamanic healers for its excellent remedial benefits related to strengthening and invigorating the body – the bones, blood and veins. Bobinsana is also used to fortify the female reproductive system and for clearing of inflammatory conditions such as rheumatism or arthritis – typically described as ‘cold airs’ in the Shipibo shamanic healing tradition.
There is a Shipibo legend about a golden eagle which nests inside the Bobinsana bush and is sometimes seen in Dieters’ visions or dreams.
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Facilitators’ Plant Dieta experiences with Bobinsana
Most facilitators at Caya Shobo have done a Master Plant Dieta with Bobinsana several times and have had strong shamanic experiences with her and found her to be a strict but generous Plant Teacher spirit. Here are some sharings from a few of our experienced healing retreat facilitators:
Flor describes her experience as deeply transformative: “Little by little she broke an armor that I had carried throughout my life and helped me connect more with my heart… Above all, it helped me transform my vision of beauty, teaching me how to find my own beauty from the inside out. Once I learned this I became capable of finding beauty everywhere.”
For Charlie: “Bobinsana felt like heart medicine, unfurling the walls of protection that I had created around my heart, like petals of a lotus opening. A slow, but extremely deep process of bringing heart ‘intelligence’ into the forefront of my consciousness. Also it offered healing of ancestral baggage: especially wounds of the heart and emotional body.”
Natasha experienced: “Without hesitation Bobinsana began the work to reawaken frozen energies within me and remove everything that was in the way. The energy of creativity was almost too intense but she helped me to see where to direct it in my life. There was also a huge teaching of trust. Like she was making things happen and I just had to be watchful and follow with trust. Towards the end of the Dieta I saw new doors were opening and my life changed so much that I feel I’m still integrating. I am still painting actively today due to the creativity unlocked during that Dieta, whereas before I felt uninspired for years and unable to finish what I started.”
Facilitators’ Plant Dieta experiences with Bobinsana
Most facilitators at Caya Shobo have done a Master Plant Dieta with Bobinsana several times and have had strong shamanic experiences with her and found her to be a strict but generous Plant Teacher spirit. Here are some sharings from a few of our experienced healing retreat facilitators:
Flor describes her experience as deeply transformative: “Little by little she broke an armor that I had carried throughout my life and helped me connect more with my heart… Above all, it helped me transform my vision of beauty, teaching me how to find my own beauty from the inside out. Once I learned this I became capable of finding beauty everywhere.”
For Charlie: “Bobinsana felt like heart medicine, unfurling the walls of protection that I had created around my heart, like petals of a lotus opening. A slow, but extremely deep process of bringing heart ‘intelligence’ into the forefront of my consciousness. Also it offered healing of ancestral baggage: especially wounds of the heart and emotional body.”
Natasha experienced: “Without hesitation Bobinsana began the work to reawaken frozen energies within me and remove everything that was in the way. The energy of creativity was almost too intense but she helped me to see where to direct it in my life. There was also a huge teaching of trust. Like she was making things happen and I just had to be watchful and follow with trust. Towards the end of the Dieta I saw new doors were opening and my life changed so much that I feel I’m still integrating. I am still painting actively today due to the creativity unlocked during that Dieta, whereas before I felt uninspired for years and unable to finish what I started.”
Andy recalls: “A beautiful, though very strict Plant Dieta in imparting the necessity of discipline I had not yet attained. I am grateful to her, despite the intensity of all that. I have come to respect the effectiveness of that ‘tough love’. It’s the ultimate expression… transform or die.”
Kevin says: “Bobinsana was a very, very strong plant that offered a lot and also asked for a lot. I found it to be very intolerant of falling into anger or acting on it. About 6 months in I started feeling angry and irritated all the time, but if I acted on it the punishment was heavy. It seems to really make you feel whatever negative emotion you struggle with and then punishes hard when you fail, but cleans heavily if you succeed. I feel far less angry and frustrated in my life than before the Dieta and that was some years ago now… it never really came back. I love that plant. So beautiful.”
Becky shares: “The first time Dieting Bobinsana I experienced a vision of her powerful branches delving into deep pockets in my mind, scooping out darkness from childhood memories of fear and sadness, and then returning with her brilliant white torch-like flowers to blast light into those forgotten spaces. The ongoing year of learning with her was one of the most challenging and yet also most rewarding times of my life. She pressed me to confront and address some major dynamics in my life that were just so unhealthy for me. I felt her walk me to the edge of the cliff and say ‘Jump. It’ll be ok, but you have to Trust!’ Thankfully I did, and was able to make some huge transformational changes.”
In summary, Bobinsana is a strong and demanding teacher. But if you are open to embrace her teachings and immerse yourself in Dieta practice with a firm commitment and willingness to grow, she has a lot to offer. Bobinsana will definitely have an impact in your life, helping you emerge stronger, less stuck, more authentic, more brave and with a greater appreciation for beauty and love in all your interactions.
Andy recalls: “A beautiful, though very strict Plant Dieta in imparting the necessity of discipline I had not yet attained. I am grateful to her, despite the intensity of all that. I have come to respect the effectiveness of that ‘tough love’. It’s the ultimate expression… transform or die.”
Kevin says: “Bobinsana was a very, very strong plant that offered a lot and also asked for a lot. I found it to be very intolerant of falling into anger or acting on it. About 6 months in I started feeling angry and irritated all the time, but if I acted on it the punishment was heavy. It seems to really make you feel whatever negative emotion you struggle with and then punishes hard when you fail, but cleans heavily if you succeed. I feel far less angry and frustrated in my life than before the Dieta and that was some years ago now… it never really came back. I love that plant. So beautiful.”
Becky shares: “The first time Dieting Bobinsana I experienced a vision of her powerful branches delving into deep pockets in my mind, scooping out darkness from childhood memories of fear and sadness, and then returning with her brilliant white torch-like flowers to blast light into those forgotten spaces. The ongoing year of learning with her was one of the most challenging and yet also most rewarding times of my life. She pressed me to confront and address some major dynamics in my life that were just so unhealthy for me. I felt her walk me to the edge of the cliff and say ‘Jump. It’ll be ok, but you have to Trust!’ Thankfully I did, and was able to make some huge transformational changes.”
In summary, Bobinsana is a strong and demanding teacher. But if you are open to embrace her teachings and immerse yourself in Dieta practice with a firm commitment and willingness to grow, she has a lot to offer. Bobinsana will definitely have an impact in your life, helping you emerge stronger, less stuck, more authentic, more brave and with a greater appreciation for beauty and love in all your interactions.
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