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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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Emma Ingrid
March 10, 2019 at 1:54 pmIf you are searching for a genuine traditional ( shipibo), safe and trustworthy experience with different kinds of plantmedicine, look no further. Heberto gives it all and more. I stayed for two weeks and now i feel homesick. I miss the jungle and the love and care of Heberto and sjamanka Mamasoila and the whole staff. Certainly want to go back for more healing and teachings. Oh feels this was just the beginning.
Agbe Ben Epou
December 31, 2018 at 1:31 pmI actually have been a member since 2011. I have been to the retreat center several times. That is indicative of how much work we have to do on our light (i.e., soul). The first time I went, I keenly remember don Herbert’s determination as well as do a Rcilia’s. Barriers between the so-called physical world and the nonphysical were broken as don Herberto stayed the path of clearing nonphysical, dark entities from me. This was hard to believe at first, especially when it nearly costed him his life, for the price to pay was a set up a day later via a car accident, which would reveal itself later…In any case, it is not hard to see that don Herberto is a master shaman who cares and is dedicated.
Yvette
December 26, 2018 at 1:56 pmIt was the 2nd time I did 3 ceremonies with Heberto and both times the medicine was calling me. I knew I had to go. The process already started long before the actual ceremonies took place. Although the ceremonies were sometimes very intense I always felt very safe and without fear knowing Heberto was in control. I was touched and impressed by his love and unbelievable energy to sing the powerful ikaros in such a perfect and passionate way. I am very grateful for the personal ikaros he sang to help me heal my fears and let my inner light shine again which had become very small because of several difficult times in my life. Heberto is a real Maestro and I recommend him to everyone who likes to do a ceremony.
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Era la segunda vez que hacía 3 ceremonias con Heberto y las dos veces la medicina me llamaba. Sabía que tenía que unirme. El proceso comenzó mucho antes de que tuvieran lugar las ceremonias reales. Aunque las ceremonias a veces eran muy intensas, siempre me sentí muy segura y sin miedo de saber que Heberto estaba en control. Me conmovió y me impresionó su amor y su increíble energía para cantar a los poderosos ikaros de una manera tan perfecta y apasionada. Estoy muy agradecido por los ikaros personales que cantó para ayudarme a sanar mis miedos y dejar que mi luz interior brille nuevamente, que se había vuelto muy pequeña debido a varios momentos difíciles en mi vida. Heberto es un verdadero maestro y lo recomiendo a todos los que les gusta hacer una ceremonia.
Boltjewiekje
December 18, 2018 at 10:58 amBob and I went for the first time to a ceremony with Heberto, on the advice of a friend. It was very special and valuable! The safe invironment he creates, his energy, his patience, his dedication, the icaros he sang for us individually full of love and also that he is completely tuned in on us, made me feel safe so I could completely surrender to the the process and to him. This has given me profound insights and healings in a loving way, which I am very grateful for. It was a valuable experience, for us no more ceremony without Heberto. Next year we will definitely go back (in the Netherlands) and hopefully next year, or the year after that, to Peru. We recommend him very much to anyone who is interested in an Ayahuasca ceremony.
Google translate Spanish:
Bob y yo fuimos a una ceremonia de ayahuasca este año por primera vez con Heberto, por consejo de un amigo. Fue muy especial y valioso! El ambiente seguro que crea, la paciencia, su energía, su dedicación, los icaros que cantó para nosotros individualmente llenos de amor y también que está completamente en sintonía contigo, me hicieron sentir segura y completamente entregada al proceso ya él. Esto me ha dado profundos conocimientos y curaciones de una manera amorosa, por lo que estoy muy agradecido. Fue una experiencia valiosa, no más ceremonia para nosotros sin Hebert. El próximo año definitivamente regresaremos a Holanda y con suerte a Perú. Lo recomendamos a cualquiera que esté interesado en una ceremonia de ayahuasca.
Muchas gracias, Heberto!
Bob y Annet
inesines
December 15, 2018 at 8:32 amParticipé de dos semanas de dietas y ceremonias con Heberto, y lo recomiendo mucho, como buena persona y como buen curandero. Lo primero que hizo fue soplarnos mapacho en la cabeza, las manos y los pies. A través del humo nos fue leyendo a uno por uno y al mundo invisible a nuestro alrededor. Sus visiones fueron tan acertadas que me sorprendí, sin dudas él podía ver. En las ceremonias la potencia y belleza de sus cantos me hizo emocionar hasta las lágrimas, ayudándome a destrabar bloqueos muy antiguos. Después, cada mañana nos reunimos en círculo y él se encargó de interpretar y comunicar los mensajes que le llegaron con mucha paciencia, recomendándonos meditaciones, hierbas y rituales pensados especialmente para cada uno de nosotros. En todo momento compartió su conocimiento con generosidad y humildad. Para mi fue evidente que, además de su sensibilidad innata, su habilidad para viajar entre los mundos es fruto de mucha disciplina, profundo amor por su trabajo, y toda una vida dedicada al servicio de los demás. Muchas gracias Heberto!
—In English—
I participated in two weeks of diets and ceremonies with Heberto, and I recommend him a lot, as a good person and as a good healer. The first thing he did was blow mapacho on his head, hands and feet. Through the smoke he was reading us one by one and the invisible world around us. His visions were so successful that I was surprised, no doubt he could see. In the ceremonies the power and beauty of their songs made me move to tears, helping me to unlock very old blocks. Afterwards, each morning we met in a circle and he was in charge of interpreting and communicating the messages that arrived with great patience, recommending meditations, herbs and rituals specially designed for each one of us. At all times he shared his knowledge with generosity and humility. For me it was evident that, in addition to his innate sensibility, his ability to travel between the worlds is the result of a lot of discipline, a deep love for his work, and a whole life dedicated to the service of others. Thank you very much Heberto!