45-Day Traditional Shipibo Shamanic Apprenticeship | Inca Shipiba
45-Day Traditional Shipibo Shamanic Apprenticeship | Inca Shipiba
Nauta, Peru
Up to 10 in group
45 Days Package (44 nights)
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- Master Plant Dieta (45 Days) – A continuous, personalized dieta guided by Maestra Matilde, combining isolation, discipline, and direct relationship with traditional Amazonian teacher plants for deep transformation.
- 18 Traditional Ayahuasca Ceremonies – Held in darkness in the Shipibo lineage and guided by sacred icaros for purification, protection, and spiritual training.
- Tobacco & Foundational Plant Work – Initiation with mapacho for cleansing and energetic strengthening. Optional kambo when appropriate.
- Plant Baths & Herbal Steams – Traditional plant therapies to cleanse, rebalance, and support the body and nervous system throughout the dieta.
- Direct Mentorship – Ongoing guidance and integration support from Maestra Matilde and her family within a living Shipibo healing tradition.
- Shipibo Cosmovision & Culture – Immersion in ancestral knowledge, ceremony, and the worldview of the Shipibo lineage in the heart of the Amazon.
About this Retreat
She is the creator and leader of the Inca Shipiba Center coming from the Contamana community along the Ucayali river. She’s 63 and has almost 50 years of experience with Ayahuasca and plant medicines which you can hear in the countless Icaros she sings during ceremonies. She’s one of the most powerful female shamans in Peru at the moment, one of the very few who owns her own retreat center and attracts guests from all over the world. She’s young enough to lead a ceremony with lots of energy, but also wise and grounded enough to hold a safe space. Her energy is very caring, giving her guests an experience guided by love and light.
During ceremonies she is supported by her daughter Sara and son Wilson. Their huge wisdom of medicinal plants will support you with many health issues. She also offers a medicinal massage or plant vapor saunas that greatly support the healing process.
Her name “Korin Beka” carries profound spiritual symbolism, reflecting a beautiful soul intertwined with the essence of the Inkas. It signifies a being infused with a fresh spirit, resonating deeply with the wisdom and heritage of the Inka civilization. This name suggests a connection to ancestral roots and a profound understanding of ancient traditions, embodying a harmony between past and present
Daughter of Maestra Matilde, Sara is a being full of light and it’s rare that you will see her without a smile on her face. She adds a lot of love into the ceremonies with her Icaros song but also with her ukulele and medicine song. As the younger generation, she is great at blending the long tradition of the Shipibo Icaros with the new age medicine music adding soothing energy to the sometimes hard work. Together with her brother and mother, they create a powerful trio of voices that guide you through the darkness into the light.
Son of Maestra Matilde, studying under the maestras guidance has allowed him to combine the typical strong masculine style of Shipibo Icaros songs with the softer high pitched feminine, creating his beautiful melancholic style. A very talented singer who’s balancing the feminine energy of the family without overwhelming it. Wilson has also trained to serve Kambo frog medicine with the Matses tribe and is always honored to offer his services to deepen your process of healing.
His name “Chonon Meni” carries a deeply spiritual significance, symbolizing a men who has embarked on a profound journey of learning and understanding the healing properties of medicinal plants. It represents an individual who has delved into the ancient wisdom of plant medicine, seeking to uncover their therapeutic benefits and unlock their potential for holistic healing.
Details of this retreat
45-Day Traditional Shipibo Shamanic Apprenticeship – Inca Shipiba
The 45-day apprenticeship at Inca Shipiba is an immersive training in the ancestral Shipibo-Conibo plant medicine tradition in the Peruvian Amazon near Nauta. Led by Maestra Matilde and her family of Shipibo healers, this is a structured initiation rooted in lineage, discipline, and direct experience, not a casual retreat.
At the core of the training is the master plant dieta, a traditional process of isolation, dietary restriction, and deep communion with a chosen teacher plant. Each apprentice receives an individualized plant according to their readiness. Master plants may include Bobinsana, Ajo Sacha, Chiric Sanango, Uña de Gato, Noya Rao, Ayahuma, Chuchuhuasi, and, when appropriate and under strict supervision, Toe (Brugmansia).
Throughout the 45 days, apprentices participate in traditional ayahuasca ceremonies held in darkness and guided by icaros (sacred healing songs) sung by Maestra Matilde, Maestra Sarita, and Maestro Wilson. The ceremonies support deep purification, emotional healing, and spiritual alignment while offering experiential learning within the Shipibo healing framework.
The apprenticeship begins with a tobacco purification ritual, and kambo may be offered as an optional cleansing preparation.
This training is intended for individuals sincerely called to the path of plant medicine and prepared for disciplined inner work. It offers the opportunity to live within a Shipibo healing lineage while directly contributing to the preservation of ancestral wisdom.
The 45-day apprenticeship at Inca Shipiba is an immersive training in the ancestral Shipibo-Conibo plant medicine tradition in the Peruvian Amazon near Nauta. Led by Maestra Matilde and her family of Shipibo healers, this is a structured initiation rooted in lineage, discipline, and direct experience, not a casual retreat.
At the core of the training is the master plant dieta, a traditional process of isolation, dietary restriction, and deep communion with a chosen teacher plant. Each apprentice receives an individualized plant according to their readiness. Master plants may include Bobinsana, Ajo Sacha, Chiric Sanango, Uña de Gato, Noya Rao, Ayahuma, Chuchuhuasi, and, when appropriate and under strict supervision, Toe (Brugmansia).
Throughout the 45 days, apprentices participate in traditional ayahuasca ceremonies held in darkness and guided by icaros (sacred healing songs) sung by Maestra Matilde, Maestra Sarita, and Maestro Wilson. The ceremonies support deep purification, emotional healing, and spiritual alignment while offering experiential learning within the Shipibo healing framework.
The apprenticeship begins with a tobacco purification ritual, and kambo may be offered as an optional cleansing preparation.
This training is intended for individuals sincerely called to the path of plant medicine and prepared for disciplined inner work. It offers the opportunity to live within a Shipibo healing lineage while directly contributing to the preservation of ancestral wisdom.
Schedule
45-Day Apprenticeship Schedule
18 Ayahuasca Ceremonies | Continuous Master Plant Dieta
Phase 1 – Initiation (Days 1–14)
Day 1: Arrival & orientation
Day 2: Tobacco purge or optional kambo + Ceremony 1
Days 4, 6, 9, 11, 13: Ceremonies 2–6
Rest days between ceremonies for grounding and dieta integration
Phase 2 – Deepening the Dieta (Days 15–29)
Ceremonies 7–12 held on Days 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27
Extended silence and isolation
Plant baths and integration circles on ceremony days
Additional rest days (including double-rest periods) to stabilize the nervous system
Phase 3 – Apprenticeship Intensification (Days 30–40)
Ceremonies 13–18 held on Days 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40
Deeper energetic work and refinement of perception
Strengthening of relationship with master plant
Continued discipline and simplicity
Phase 4 – Closing & Integration (Days 41–45)
Day 41–42: Silence, reflection, integration circles
Day 43: Preparation for closing the dieta
Day 44: Formal closing of the Master Plant Dieta
Day 45: Departure
18 Ayahuasca Ceremonies | Continuous Master Plant Dieta
Phase 1 – Initiation (Days 1–14)
Day 1: Arrival & orientation
Day 2: Tobacco purge or optional kambo + Ceremony 1
Days 4, 6, 9, 11, 13: Ceremonies 2–6
Rest days between ceremonies for grounding and dieta integration
Phase 2 – Deepening the Dieta (Days 15–29)
Ceremonies 7–12 held on Days 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27
Extended silence and isolation
Plant baths and integration circles on ceremony days
Additional rest days (including double-rest periods) to stabilize the nervous system
Phase 3 – Apprenticeship Intensification (Days 30–40)
Ceremonies 13–18 held on Days 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40
Deeper energetic work and refinement of perception
Strengthening of relationship with master plant
Continued discipline and simplicity
Phase 4 – Closing & Integration (Days 41–45)
Day 41–42: Silence, reflection, integration circles
Day 43: Preparation for closing the dieta
Day 44: Formal closing of the Master Plant Dieta
Day 45: Departure
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Inca Shipiba Ayahuasca, Nauta, Peru
Directions
We are 2 hours away from Iquitos Airport.
The center is located near Nauta, the closest town.
We arrange the cab for you to arrive safely to the center.
The center is located near Nauta, the closest town.
We arrange the cab for you to arrive safely to the center.
Accommodation
The tambos are private cabins specifically designed to support your master plant dieta process. Each tambo is equipped with a private bathroom, a bed, a hammock, and a desk, providing a functional and comfortable space for rest and reflection. These individual cabins offer the privacy needed for personal exploration, journaling, and integration throughout your dieta. Surrounded by the natural environment, the tambos provide a quiet, secluded space where you can focus on your healing and deepen your connection with the plant medicine.
Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Inca Shipiba Healing Center is located deep in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, dedicated to preserving the Shipibo tradition of plant medicine.
The center features two traditional malokas, where ceremonies, integration sessions, and healing treatments take place. There are also shared common areas that encourage a sense of community and relaxation. For those who need to stay connected, Starlink internet is available, though the focus is on creating a space for deep personal work.
The center features two traditional malokas, where ceremonies, integration sessions, and healing treatments take place. There are also shared common areas that encourage a sense of community and relaxation. For those who need to stay connected, Starlink internet is available, though the focus is on creating a space for deep personal work.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
The food includes vegetables, salads, rise, oatmeal, bread, fish, chicken, eggs.
Could be vegetarian, vegan or daily free. Please let us know your diet requirements.
What's Included
- 1 Master Plant Dieta
- 18 Ayahuasca Ceremonies
- 18 Plant Baths
- 18 Meetings with the Maestra
- 1 Tobacco Purge Session (Optional Kambo available at an additional cost)
- 18 Integration Sessions
- 2-3 Meals a Day
- Airport Pick up and Drop off
What's Not Included
- Massages
- Sauna Baths
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