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14 Day Master Plant Dieta with Papa Gilberto Mahua 

Oct 17th- 31st, Amazon, Peru

This Dieta is geared towards all those who would like to explore the deeper aspects of plant spirit medicine as taught by Papa Gilberto Mahua, one of the last, great curanderos of our time.

Time & Location

Oct 17th – Oct 31st, 2025, Amazonian Peru

 

About the event

This Dieta is geared towards all those students of the plants who want to receive the transmission of the "nete rao," the world of the plant spirit medicine, in the presence of a true master and lineage holder, Papa Gilberto Mahua. The retreat will be led by Robin and Alicia York, who are seasoned facilitators and who've been apprenticing with Papa Gilberto for the past decade. 

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS DIETA:

During this Dieta there will be a strong emphasis on learning the deeper aspects of this ancient technology, including beginner and intermediate Shipibo chanting lessons as taught by Robin York.
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In Spanish, the word “dieta” literally means “diet.” However, in the lineage of the Shipibo tradition, "a plant dieta" refers to both dietary and behavioral ​conditions, as we consider everything that we ingest whether it be physically, emotionally, or spiritually to be a part of the "diet". This is a sacred time we create for ourselves. It is a period of isolation in which we abstain from everyday consumption and distraction in order to commune with the healing energy of the plants.  Through this deep mutual transference of energy, we are purified and fortified in mind, body, and spirit.
During a master plant dieta, the knowledge of these benevolent teachers is transmitted to the "dietero" through prophetic dreams, visions, and the Icaros in the ceremony.
This ancient technology can help bring about deep personal shifts. A dieta is a special time to practice​​ inner reflection, to cultivate stillness​ inside ourselves so that we can ​be receptive the subtleties of the messages and teaching​s of​ these plants ​and spirit ​have for us. This is a path of devotion, and it is through our sincerity to know ourselves and our divine purpose, that these gifts grow, slowly, over time. Just like the plants themselves.
A traditional plant dieta can be a profound and life-changing experience. The lessons from this journey will continue to echo their healing into your life​ ​for years to come. ​
This intimate connection with ​nature, and more specifically, with plant spirit​s​, ​brings us back to our own ​divine knowing​. It is the reattunement of ​our inner compass toward that which is sacred in all things.​ Through this symbiotic relationship with the plants, and our own connection to spirit, we learn how to heal ​ourselves. And, in time, we learn how to help heal others.
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Testimonial:
"What I got from this Dieta, specifically, is the Icaro. The ability that Robin has to chant and to teach chanting, that was something that brought me to this Dieta. And I have come away with a great deepening in my ability to understand the chants and to be able to develop my own icaros." 
 
Madhu A.

 

INCLUDES:

  • Personalized Master Plant Consultation and Dieta with Maestro Papa Gilberto Mahua
  • 5 ceremonies with Papa Gilberto Mahua
  • Daily Beginner & Intermediate Shipibo chanting classes (taught by Robin)
  • Purifying vomitivos & flower baths, expertly prepared
  • 3 Integration Sessions
  • A "Pusanga" (plant perfume) that we will make as a group and that will be blessed by Papa Gilberto
We will share teachings that serve as guideposts for personal healing and growth. These integration sessions, born from our extensive experience as facilitators, will support the integration of the lessons from ceremony and your connection with the master plant you'll be dieting.
  • Personal consultations during your diet
  • Robin will serve as a translator for you to communicate with the Maestro
  • Transportation by boat to and from jungle center
  • Accommodation in a stand-alone private or shared-wall tambo at the retreat center
  • All food consumed during your dieta: breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared to dieta protocols
  • Plants/trees available to diet are: Noyarao, Bobinsana or Chiricsanango (other plants available upon request)

 

COST:

Cost
Two options:
$2,500 - Private Tambo with porch or
2,350 - Private tambo with shared porch and shared divider wall
 
Early Bird Registration (reserve by March 24th, 2025): 
$2,400 - Private Tambo with porch
$2250 -  Private tambo with shared porch and shared divider wall
 
This Dieta will fill up very quickly. Please book early to secure your seat. 
 
Dieta limited to 16 participants. Seats will up quickly, so be sure to book early to ensure your participation. 
 
How to book:
To reserve your space please send a $600 deposit via Stripe using this link:
DEPOSIT
 
Please write us an email at [email protected] as soon as you make your deposit, to let us know that you signed up. 
 
Scholarships
We have two partial scholarships available. Please inquire directly.
Flights not included.

 
If you have any questions or would like more info, please book a call with us. We would be happy to answer your questions.

Please follow the link here to book a call with us: Discovery Call Link 

 

ABOUT KIBI KAYA HEALING + OUR MISSION:

In Shipibo, the language of our indigenous teachers in the Peruvian Amazon, "kibi" means "towards," and "kaya" is "soul" or "spirit."

Our mission at Kibi Kaya Healing is to serve as a bridge for Spirit. For when we come together to sit and pray, we support each other in a journey of inner transformation that takes root at the very core of our being.

Robin (Mananxawe) and Alicia (Ani Kaya) offer ceremonies in the traditional Shipibo way - sitting in the dark - which allows for deep, personal reflection and healing.

Robin is a direct apprentice of Papa Gilberto Mahua, of the Mahua family, widely considered to be one of the most renowned healing lineages of the Ucayali region of Amazonian Peru. Through his extensive training and his many plant dietas, Robin serves as a channel for Spirit and the plants. He chants traditional Shipibo icaros that help to purify the body, release blockages and restore balance.

Robin is supported in ceremony by his wife Alicia, a seer and intuitive guide. What often happens in ceremony is that people come up against their most primal fears and core wounding. With her compassion and deep understanding, Alicia assists in navigating through this to gain deeper clarity.

Cancellation Policy:
  • 120 days or more prior to the start of the retreat, you receive:  Any money paid above the non-refundable deposit.
  • 90-120 days prior to the start of the retreat, you receive:  50% credit of the cost of the full retreat towards another retreat within 12 months, and Kibi Kaya Retreats will forfeit the remainder.
  • 0-90 days prior to the start of the retreat, no refunds or credits will be given, and you will be responsible for the full cost of the retreat. Your spot has already been paid for in advance and we are thus unable to offer any refunds. 
  • If you wish to cancel, please send an email stating your reason for canceling. Please send your email to: [email protected].​​
  • In the event of an emergency, we will do our best to fill your spot from someone on our waiting list. 
To cancel, you must send an email stating that you wish to cancel to: [email protected].​​
 
Travel Insurance
The best way to protect yourself from any unforeseen circumstance is to purchase trip insurance. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your trip.
 
Giving back:
A portion of the profits from this Sama will go towards purchasing supplies and medicines to support the Shipibo community in Papa Gilberto's village. 
 

ICHIBIRES IRAKE & MANY BLESSINGS!!

-- ROBIN & ALICIA
KIBI KAYA 

 

Papa Gilberto Mahua Opening Icaro
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