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MASTER-PLANT
DIETAS IN PERU

Traditional Rustic Practice
for Self-Discovery and Shamanic Learning

Next Available Dieta:
20 August - 02 September
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Ayahuasca openS the door
Dietas invite you to come in

The "Sama" or Dieta with Teacher Plants stands as an ancient discipline from the depths of the Ancestral Peruvian traditions.
This process of shamanic apprenticeship and self-healing requires specific dietary and behavioral disciplines, allowing participants to purify themselves and intimately bond with a chosen "teacher" plant as an ally for life.
In the Shipibo tradition, this practice is known as "Sama"
(La dieta de la medicina tradicional), and we will use this term as it comes from the Shipibo language.

UPCOMING
SAMA’S DATES
20 AUGUST - September 02
Rustic Jungle Dietas
  • 14-Day Program All Included;
  • 3 Ayahuasca Ceremonies;
  • 12 nights Teacher Plant Diet;
  • Legendary Master-Shaman;
  • Therapist on-site;
  • Flower Baths;
  • Preparation & Integration
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14 DAY PROGRAM
Price: 2800€ p/p all included, with accommodation in a private rustic bungalow
UPSCALE RETREATS
Not ready for a rustic jungle experience with no facilities?

No worries — you can still experience the power of traditional retreats and Dietas with high-comfort accommodation in Peru.

Click below to explore your options on a different page.
09 - 18 August | 2025

To many, Ayahuasca acts as a brief, shining window into the vast world of shamanism. This revered brew, though powerful in its glimpses, offers a fleeting journey into our inner cosmos and the spirit realm. It illuminates hidden corners, granting insights, but leaves deeper mysteries untouched.

Building on Ayahuasca's introduction, Sama present a deeper, more intimate dive into the heart of the shamanic tradition. Guided by the wisdom of teacher plants, individuals can truly connect with spirits, uncover layers of shamanic knowledge, and embark on a tailored journey of self-healing.

While Ayahuasca might present the path,
Sama allow you to step onto it, letting you explore every corner of your spiritual dwelling.

AYAHUASCA

SAMA (DIETA)

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF SAMA?

A shaman chooses a suitable teacher plant based on the individual's needs after performing a screening during the first Ayahausca ceremony in the camp.
Choosing a Plant:
Committment:
Participants live in small huts in solitude in the rainforest and follow a strict diet, avoiding salt, sugar, oils, and often many other foods. Sexual abstinence, avoiding exposure to sunlight, and social interactions.
Duration:
Dietas can last from a few days to several months, depending on the intended depth of the experience.
We offer 10 days Sama as a perfect way to learn without being subjected to “shamanic” risks of longer dietas.
Integration:
After completing the dieta, there's a period of integration where participants slowly reintroduce foods and return to regular activities, while reflecting on the lessons learned.
This phase is crucial to solidify the insights and healing obtained during the Sama.

APL RETREAT
SHIPIBO ONANYA
Maestro Sani
Over 30 Years of Practice
Life-Long Experience: With over 30 years dedicated to sacred plant medicine, Sani carries a rare depth of mastery, presence, and unwavering devotion to the healing path.

Respected Elder: As a recognized member of ASOMASHK, the Shipibo Healers’ Association, he embodies the highest standards of ancestral ethics and spiritual integrity.

Master Plant Authority: Shaped by decades of dieta and communion with Teacher-Plants, Sani’s work reflects profound sensitivity, precision, and alignment with Shipibo cosmology.

Sacred Lineage: A Shipibo Onanya from the Pucallpa region, Sani honors and continues the powerful legacy of his grandfather—a healer of the highest rank, titled Muralla.


Teacher plant dietas need the guidance of an experienced Onanya (shaman).

The Maestro Onanya opens the spiritual connection, guides spirit interactions, and safely closes the journey, ensuring balance and protection.

Teacher Plant Dieta:
Unlocking the Secrets of Sama (Dieta)
The Role of a Shaman in Ceremony:
Why is it so important?
Ayahuasca “Bad Trip”:
Maestro Sani Explains
LOCATION WITHING
THE RAINFOREST
In the embrace of untouched nature, one's soul connects deeply with teacher plants, shielded from modern distractions.

Here, in sacred seclusion, the Shipibo healing journey truly unfolds.
Remote & Authentic Location
Located about 3.5 hours by boat from the city of Pucallpa, the camp rests on the shore of a quiet lake along the Ucayali River—far from noise, distractions, and modern life.

Bungalows have no electricity or running water.
Showers and toilets with standard facilities are just a short walk away.

Community-Owned & Refurbished with Care
This sacred space belongs to the indigenous Shipibo community of Santa Rosa de Dinamarca and was thoughtfully refurbished by the APL team in collaboration with local families.

Traditional Setting for Sama (Master Plant Dietas)
The camp offers an ideal environment for deep isolation and communion with Teacher Plants, following the traditional Sama path passed down through generations.

Support for Indigenous Continuity
By participating in a dieta here, you are directly supporting the Shipibo-Conibo community and helping preserve their ancestral healing traditions
Remote & Authentic
Located 3.5 hours from Pucallpa, the camp sits by a quiet lake in the Amazon, far from noise and distractions.

Bungalows have no electricity or running water.
Showers and toilets with standard facilities are just a short walk away.

Community-Owned
Refurbished by APL, the camp belongs to the Shipibo people of Santa Rosa de Dinamarca.

For Traditional Dietas (Sama)
A sacred space for deep isolation and plant communion in the Shipibo tradition.

Giving Back
Your journey supports the local community and helps preserve ancestral wisdom.
Private Bungalow
Bathrooms are shared
Private Bungalow
Bathrooms are shared
Private Bungalow
Bathrooms are shared
Private Bungalow
Bathrooms are shared

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THERAPY BASED
TEAM

On-site retreat therapist
Leading Facilitator
Leading Facilitator
Lindsay
Boris
Sasha
  • Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Saint John Fisher University in New York

  • Licensure for diagnosis and treatment planning

  • Certificate in Ecopsychology by Pacifica Graduate Institute

  • Clinically Certified Adventure Therapist by Association for Experiential Education

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist Individual by Trauma Institute International (in process)
  • Trauma informed Facilitator and Mindfulness coach.

  • Started journey with Amazonian Plant Medicine in Peru in 2013.

  • Worked with traditional healers and participated in Ayahuasca and other plant medicine ceremonies.

  • Deepened shamanic tradition knowledge through Teacher-Plant dietas, becoming a skilled practitioner.

  • Blends traditional wisdom with modern neuroscience for a unique Ayahuasca usage perspective.

  • Established APL Shamanic Journeys retreats, facilitating transformative experiences for thousands individuals globally.
  • Trauma Informed Facilitator and Mindfulness coach.

  • Embarked on Ayahuasca journey in the Amazonian rainforest in 2013.

  • Worked alongside Shipibo, Achuar, Cocama, and Ashaninka and mestizo curanderos.

  • Spent over a year in isolation on Sama practice, learning from plants and enhancing understanding of Ayahuasca's healing power.

  • Passionate about melding traditional wisdom with modern psychological methods.

  • Founded APL Shamanic Journeys to aid individuals in achieving health, happiness, and harmony via Ayahuasca's transformative power.

The guiding team is the heartbeat of the Master Plant journey.

They lay the foundation, hold the space for both personal and collective unfolding, and gracefully close the arc of transformation — ensuring each participant feels seen, supported, and deeply fulfilled.

WHY PLANTS
ARE TEACHERS?

Ancient Wisdom: These plants are believed to possess ancient and deep wisdom about the natural world, the cosmos, and the intricacies of human existence. They are considered to be living entities with their own spirits and consciousness.

Healing Properties: Many of these plants have therapeutic properties that can heal various physical, emotional, and spiritual ailments. Onanya's undergo rigorous training to understand and harness these healing capabilities.

Guidance and Lessons: These plants don't just heal; they teach. They offer guidance, showing the right path or revealing truths about one's self, thereby facilitating personal growth and transformation.
Teacher Plants, Vines and Trees in the Shipibo tradition are not merely plants; they are esteemed guides, healers, protectors, and sources of profound ancient wisdom.

They facilitate a bridge between the tangible and intangible, guiding individuals through both realms with grace and insight.
WHAT DO YOU
WANT TO LEARN?
Overcome
fear
Open
the heart
LET GO
THE PAST

Attract
the love
Connect with
The mystery
Straighten
the spirit
Click on a Plant
to learn more.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR PARTICIPANTS
Before you apply make sure your are matching
the following requirements:
  • Experience with Ayahuasca:
    Dieta is a core aspect of shamanism. Participants should be familiar with the Ayahuasca diet and have experience with Ayahuasca ceremonies before embarking on a Sama.
  • Commitment to a Strict Diet:
    Sama involves refraining from most food products, sexual activity, drugs, alcohol, entertainment, and social interaction. It’s a commitment to a disciplined lifestyle during the dieta.
  • Ability to Refrain from Pharmaceutical Medication:
    Participants cannot engage in a dieta while taking pharmaceutical medication. Ensure your physical and mental health permits a break from all medications, as confirmed by your doctor.
  • Willingness to Diet without Modern Amenities:
    Sama experience excludes access to electricity, internet, and television for the profound connection with the Amazon. Participants must be prepared to depart from their daily routine and fully immerse themselves in the Sama process.
  • Mental Preparedness for Spiritual Encounters:
    During the Sama, participants might vividly sense or see spirits around their hut, experience visits in dreams, and have intense spiritual encounters. Mental readiness for these profound experiences is essential.
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The Process
Of La Dieta
In this video, our esteemed friends Maestro Anael and Celeste delve into the nuanced process of La Dieta.

They share their profound insights and the transformative outcomes they achieved over 20 days of dedicated practice with the Chuchuhuasi tree and Uña de Gato vine.
Maestro Anael about Sacha Ajos
Before & After
the La Dieta
In this revealing narrative, Celeste recounts her journey, elucidating her state of being before embarking on the 20-day dieta with Chuchuhuasi & Uña de Gato, and the transformative revelations she encountered upon its completion.

Through her personal account, witness the potential metamorphosis that unfolds through engaging in such a profound practice with these master plants.
Maestro Anael about Sacha Ajos
Path Of The Healer
Maestro Pepe
Maestro Pepe discusses his healer's journey and emphasizes the significance of dieting practices with Teacher Plants in the Amazonian rainforest. Through his words, explore the deep-rooted traditions and the profound impact these practices offer on the path of healing.
Maestro Anael about Sacha Ajos
Ajos Sacha Dieta
Ajo Sacha is often chosen as the initial dieta due to its spirit teaching protection against negative energies—a vital lesson for anyone delving into the spiritual realm. This foundational understanding is crucial as one steps into the world of spirits, setting the stage for a safer and more enlightened exploration.
Maestro Anael about Sacha Ajos
Chiric Sanango Dieta
The spirit of Chiric Sanango is often portrayed as a young warrior imbued with passion and wisdom. Although a strict teacher, the lessons imparted are nothing short of life-changing, offering profound insights and transformative experiences to those who seek its guidance.
Maestro Anael about Cat's claw
Cat's Claw Dieta
Cat's Claw is a renowned medicinal vine from the Amazon, boasting a legacy of remarkable physical healing properties. Despite over two decades of scientific research, the harmonious interaction of its myriad chemicals remains a mystery, underscoring the plant's complex efficacy and the enduring secrets of nature's pharmacy.
Maestro Anael about Cat's claw
Chuchuhuasi Dieta
The spirit of Chuchuhuasi embodies a nurturing female essence, guiding individuals towards opening their hearts to emotions and sharing love with those around them. Engaging with Chuchuhuasi's tender and caring spirit, one can find themselves enveloped in a warm embrace of love and empathy, fostering deeper connections and a more heartfelt existence.
APL's team in Peru with Chuchuhuasi tree