Aya and Plant Dieta Retreat Peru

Maestra Matilda comes from the native Shipibo community of Canáan de Cachiyaw. They are an indigenous tribe from the Pucallpa area, in the Yarina Cocha and Ucayali river regions of Peru. The tribe is credited with holding the traditions of the Amazonian brew Ayahuasca and still hold their traditions to this day.

The Shipibo people are widely recognised for their beautiful textiles and for their long history of using Amazonian Medicinal Plants for healing purposes.

Matilda has dedicated her life to the traditional teachings of Shipibo Shamanism, with over forty Eive years experience as a Curandera (healer). During this time Matilda has completed an extensive range of Amazonian Plant Dietas, which assist her in all of her Shipibo healing methods.

Matilda has helped many people suffering a wide range of psychological, physical and energetic issues both within the local community, and throughout Peru. Many foreigners have travelled from all over the world to work with her. Matilda works with people of all genders, but has particular expertise in working with female-related health conditions and issues.

What’s included in your 10 day with option to extend at Ahum Post dieta community.

4 Night Ayahuasca Ceremonies, Master plant dieta, 10 nights accommodations, meals, plant bath and energetic massage from Matilda when needed. Plus you can enjoy the grounds and natural streams.

The concept of the dieta in Shipibo traditions and some other Amazonian cultures is learning directly from the plant you are dieting. This means that you will spend your days alone in silence to observe your thoughts and your whole being. There will be no sharing circles or any similar activities. You will need to take responsibility for your own experience. The quieter you can be, the more you can get out of it.

Am not saying it will be easy. Being with oneself, with no distractions and no talking is very challenging, especially in the beginning.

But the more you drop into the being, you will start to receive messages in order to heal.

This work and retreat is for people dedicated to make a change in their life and in lives of others. By silencing your mind, switching off external distractions or chaotic energies of everyday life, you can become still enough to hear subtle messages. They will appear in your dreams, visions and or in the forest surrounding you.

Specific master plants have their characteristics, some are better for opening heart and emotions. Some give you a solid centre and strength, defence against hardships of life. Some make you more focused, able to do what you want but so far only claimed you want, including leaving your addictions. Other can heal stomach problems, rheumatism, depression.

Matilda will choose one that’s appropriate for you, often after the first ayahuasca ceremony. She has a very strong intuition so trust her guidance without rationalising.

You can diet one of many plant teachers available, such as Ajo Sacha (Mansoa Alliacea), Bobinsana (Calliandra angustifolia), Chiric Sanango (Brunfelsia grandiflora), Chuchuhuasi (Maytenus laevis) and others. You can choose yourself if you are experienced, or Matilda will choose according to your intentions and what she feels you need after the first ceremony.

So, you spend most of the time in isolation in your Tambo (little house). But because we share the grounds with the family and many animals, there will be some interaction if you walk around.

Twice or 3 times a day, a simple meal will be served in your Tambo or occasionally in the communal kitchen. The dieta food is without salt, sugar, spices, oil, no fruits, very limited vegetables.

On ceremony day we will only eat breakfast and lunch. The other days 3 meals are served.

You are suggested not to read or use internet but instead to focus on your interior, meditate and connect with nature. You are allowed all activity that does not involve seeking distraction from outside. For example you are encouraged to draw, write, especially note your dreams, do yoga, sing or play instruments.

What are the costs?

Costs for the retreat, 17-27th of April 2025 is $1650 USD (or €1530). A non refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your place and the remains of the fee need to be paid in cash on the 4th of January when we meet, in USD new bills (ideally all 100$ and 1×50$).

If you decide to stay 1 or 2 nights extra either to integrate post dieta or want to go on a night walk to meet Kambô, additional costs are added ($ 60 USD per night including meals). The post dieta stay with Marta (as many nights as you wish) needs to be paid upfront via Revolut and is non refundable.

It will be possible to participate in a night walk with a man from the Matses tribe, to meet Kambô after the retreat (for those who want to stay post dieta with Marta) and do a ceremony the following day. Extra costs are to be paid to Robinson directly. If you are interested in this please let me know so I can organise this with Robinson The price will depend on how many will want to do this but the walk + fresh Kambo ceremony the following morning will be roughly between 100-150$USD.

Also if you wish to purchase Shibipo artisanal art , which will be possible on the last day of the retreat, please bring USD for this. To give you an idea of costs, altar clots and clothing are between $35-300USD depending on size. All the art is made by the family by hand and with love.