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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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xxruthxx
December 15, 2017 at 3:13 pmI traveled to Peru nearly two weeks after hearing about Heberto’s work at the Ashi Meraya Center and stayed for 2 weeks. Heberto is a shaman with a great deal of knowledge and professionalism. He is not doing this work to take advantage of people or fool them into any “hippie” practice, this work is his passion and ancestry and it shows in each ceremony. His humor and lightheartedness make the experience comfortable allowing you to relax and absorb the full benefits of the medicine. You feel the power of his lineage and expertise in his shamanic practices, though he carries it with admirable humility and groundedness.
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.
Joke
December 15, 2017 at 2:23 pmA few weeks ago I experienced an unrest that I could not describe. During a night Heberto came in my dream, he beckoned me to come, so he could help me. Immediately the next day I have puzzled in my overflowing agenda. Eventually it was possible to book December 1 and 2 at Kura Waka (where I’ve met him before). I experienced the ceremonies as lovingly. I surrendered confidently. As a guardian, Heberto watched over me and I felt the unrest slide away. This time the ceremonies were peaceful and I fell into a very deep sleep where I felt that it did a lot. Dreams, trust and love, AMD letting go of fear and blockades. I am grateful.
Niki
December 15, 2017 at 2:09 pmI’ve met Heberto for the first time at Kura Waka, Roodeschool (the Netherlands). I did two ayahuasca ceremonies with facilitators before I came to Heberto, a real Shaman. I felt the difference immediately. With Heberto the ceremony is so much more. He works on all kinds of levels, energetic, mind, spiritual. Heberto creates a safe space, and sees where you at in your process and what you needs. It’s not just one journey, he works with you through your whole path. I’ve been with him for three weekends at Kura Waka, and I visited him at his own centrum in Peru last summer. That was a wonderful experience, I can recommend it very strongly.
Dermot
December 14, 2017 at 7:47 pmI had my fourth Ayahuasca experience with Heberto and whilst the first three were very positive, the pale into insignificance compared to the powerful and carefully orchestrated journey that this great Shaman enabled.
I had been searching for my ideal medicine man to help me work with this amazing plant and in brother Heberto I have found him.
Seek him out.
Dermot (Ireland)