Hello Friends,

Yosi Ocha is truly a place of magic and the experiences that take place here are impossible to quantify in simple words. I was honestly a little concerned by the fact that I only saw 5 star reviews for Yosi Ocha … I suppose it seemed too good to be true and that could not have been farther from the truth. Every little thing from our pickup at the airport, to our simple housing accommodations, the food, the facilitators, the ceremonies were expectational. At no point did I feel uncomfortable, scared, worried or confused about what I should be doing next or where I should be going. Every minute of every day and night was filled with love and a sense of protection. I felt comfortable taking long deep walks into the jungle … its hard to explain but I just felt safe. As long as you are mindful of every step you take and respectful of the jungle around you then nothing will hurt, harm or frighten you under the protection of Maestro Humberto and his expert team of friends and family at Yosi Ocha.

I’d like to take a moment to talk about the food … WOW … weeks before my trip I was preparing for the experience with an extremely bland and boring diet. I’d recommend you do the same as it is a great test of will power and a showing of commitment, determination and strength to the Master Plants. That being said I was absolutely blown away by the quality, variety and exceptional tastiness of the food provided by the kitchen staff. Fish, chicken, soups, eggs, amazing vegetables and fruits in great abundance were shared with us. They even served us pancakes one morning for breakfast! Every day plates of fresh apples, oranges and many other healthy snacks were placed out for us to enjoy so we could sustain ourselves during our stay. Folks with special food restrictions were taken VERY seriously and every need was met with passion, care and enthusiasm.

The bungalow housing was incredible. Each visitor gets their own little house with a comfortable shower and toilet along with everything you need to keep your belongings safe from bugs and water damage. I felt safe from the jungle critters and insects inside of my high quality mosquito netting that encased my bed. The pillows, bed and blankets were very comfortable. One of my favorite parts of my days was lighting my provided candle and either swinging in my hammock on the front porch or sitting at my table inside writing in my journal. Each room is also provided with a large container of purified water so you can stay hydrated while enduring your time in the Amazon Jungle.

Next I’ll say a little about the ceremonies themselves without going into too much detail. This was my first time working with The Medicine and I had watched many YouTube videos and read many scary stories about “out of control” ceremonies with people screaming, crying out or running around like mad. The space held by Maestro Humberto is 100% peaceful, under control and felt extremely safe and totally contrary to the scary stuff I had previously read online. There are sober facilitators on hand the entire time to assist you if needed. What a wonderful experience … pure magic.

I’ll close my review by saying that the staff and facilitators on hand at Yosi were friendly, knowledgeable and overall great people. Everyone had a huge smile on their faces and were happy to take time for a quick hello any time they passed by. No worries if you don’t speak Spanish … I only know a few words and phrases but it did not obstruct my experience in any way. Any time that Maestro Humberto is speaking every word is translated for you so that none of his teachings and wisdom is lost in translation.

I could go on and on here and continue to pour praise and gratitude … there just aren’t enough words to describe the experience. 5 stars isn’t enough …. infinity stars MIGHT do the trick but I still wouldn’t feel like it was enough. I highly recommend Yosi Ocha as a safe place to experience the healing and teachings of the Master Plants and I hope you make the choice to select Yosi Ocha as your retreat. I know 100% that I’ll be returning here for years to come.

Light and many blessings from me to you!

Eric