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The mission of Yosi Ocha, The Peruvian Institute of Shamanism and Natural Medicine, since its foundation in 2014, has been to establish a brand of excellence in the preservation of authentic Shipibo shamanic practices. Maestro Heberto García, who is today one of the most recognized shamans among the Shipibo descendants, preserves this indigenous tradition with great rigor. The centre was named after his grandfather and mentor, Yosi Ocha, known as the last Meraya, a title granted to curanderos that attained the highest level of shamanism.
Today we pride ourselves on offering the most complete combination of original Shipibo shamanic treatments available. The centre is the ideal refuge for those who seek deep healing and transformation through a personalised program, or wish to be trained in the fascinating art of shamanism following the ancient Shipibo tradition. Maestro Heberto makes a holistic diagnosis of each guest and designs a tailor-made program taking into account his or her individual objectives.
The passengers are free to choose the starting date and duration of their stay. Many centres offer retreats with fixed start and end dates for cost savings reasons, but in Yosi Ocha we believe that such rigidity does not favour the personalised treatment approach and goes against the central shamanic spirit that values the healing and promotion of integral well-being above any consideration of personal benefit.
Yosi Ocha is located in the depths of the Amazon rainforest, about 20 km southeast of Iquitos, in the Allpahuayo Mishana National Park. The diverse ecosystem in this magnificent part of the jungle includes majestic trees of impressive sizes, streams of reddish water and distinctive white sands that contribute even more to the enchanting beauty of the place.
Once a year, Maestro Heberto travels to Europe (Holland, Spain, etc.) to conduct intensive 3-days healing retreats. These retreats are an excellent opportunity to carry out deep personal work in a safe and loving environment, while discovering his unique approach to the medicine and healing.
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February 2, 2018 at 5:17 pmAmazing experience! I did the two week retreat option and it was the best thing I could have done. Heberto is an extremely knowledable, patient, and down right incredible person. His skills go for beyond what I had imagined going to there and my life altering experience will have me returning in the future.
If you plan on delving deeper in the plant dietas and take your journey very seriously, I would look no where else but here. I am honored and humbled in being there and a student for my short stay.
ColetteO
January 4, 2018 at 3:44 pmHeberto is more than just a shaman, he’s amazingly loving, generous with his knowlegde and time, thorough in his teachings, open to questions and discussions. The feedback he gives after the ceremonies is personal, detailed and most helpful. Doing ceremonies with him feels very safe, it is clear that he has a lot of deep knowledge of the plants he uses from sure sources. I was delighted to take part in these ceremonies and advance in my spiritual quest with his help, I don’t think I expected that much. His helpers were also very dedicated, honest and always ready to help at difficult times. I felt very well held, and looked after. His traditional knowledge comes from a long line of shamans, and years of practice. I highly recommend him. His use of icaros is particularly striking and powerful, re-establishing peace in one’s soul at the end of the night. I will be back.
Evita
January 2, 2018 at 1:20 amI participated in ceremonies with Heberto Dec 2017 in Kura Waka in Netherlands (NL) For me it was the first encounter with Shipibo tradition and I am grateful it was Heberto who led me. He is a trustworthy, knowledgeable and experienced, real Amazon homeopathy expert. Learned about various plants and medicine from him. Individual icaros he sang were really strong and touching. Also the stone massage was helpful and healing.
The experience from ceremonies was definitely lasting, actually I am still trying to work with them. I can highly recommend both Heberto and Kura Waka.
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December 16, 2017 at 5:17 pmHeberto is the most honest and capable Shaman I met and experienced.
I have met more good and experienced workers with medicine plants but Heberto is the one who knows the best how to prepare to receive the messages and healings of the plants. He is really connected to the wisdom of this in every way.
His knowledge is the knowledge of anchestors and it is a honour to recieve this and be part of this by the teachings of Heberto and the plants he works with.
I am very gratefull for the experiences with healing plants and exercises he guided.
Heberto is a great Shaman and a very nice and kind person. I have deep respect for his attitude and work.
When you really want to learn and grow and feel save and good guided I recommend Heberto to work with.
I am looking forward to do this again.
xxruthxx
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I cannot express enough how much I would recommend anyone and everyone to go see him. I met people that had been going for years to him, that had healed from serious conditions and never did I sense even an ounce of judgment from him. I felt safe and cared for by him and the staff at the center and during the ceremonies. After my two weeks there, I felt like family to say the least. I am so grateful to have been able to go sit with him, heal and learn; and that he has opened up the space for non-indigenous folks to benefit from his Shipibo traditions. If you are looking for the real deal and to do deep and work, Heberto is the person for you.