FAQ — Reshin Nika Traditional Shipibo Ayahuasca Retreat & Spiritual Healing Center Near Pucallpa, Peru

Q: Which master plants does Reshin work with? Can I suggest one to him myself which I would like to dieta?

A: If you feel called to diet a specific plant, Maestro Reshin Nika will first determine whether it is truly aligned for you. He may ask whether you prefer a plant that leans more toward teaching or healing—though both aspects are always interwoven, some plants emphasize one quality more than the other. You may also choose to let him select the most appropriate master plant for your process by scanning your energy and observing what is revealed during ceremony. Based on this guidance, he will prepare the corresponding plant(s) into a tea for you to drink each day.

He works with all the master plants that are available in the jungle including ones most shipibo do not work with normally, including tobacco, Ayahuma, and Noya Rao.

His very first dieta that he did with his grandfather was tobacco, which is a very powerful dieta, and most often saved for later, after a dieta of other plants and trees. Each year, he dedicates 2–3 months to dieta’s with Noya Rao, a highly potent tree of light, strengthening his connection to its healing energy and enhancing the medicine’s healing power in ceremonies. His decades of experience, deep lineage training, and mastery of Shipibo medicine, and his impeccable integrity and strong work ethic, make him the best shaman in Peru for those seeking profound emotional, energetic, and spiritual transformation with these powerful master plants.

Q: What are the benefit's of participating in a Master Plant Dieta?
A: Participating in a Master Plant Dieta offers a range of benefits that encompass physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. This traditional Amazonian practice involves forming a deep connection with a specific plant teacher through a period of dietary restrictions, solitude, and ceremonial work.

Emotional and Psychological Healing: Engaging in a dieta can bring unresolved emotions to the surface, allowing for their release and leading to deep emotional restoration. This process fosters inner stillness, focus, and resilience, which can positively impact daily life.

Spiritual Deepening: A dieta may open space for a deeper sense of presence, clarity, and connection to life. By dieting a master plant, a shaman forms a spiritual bond with it, receiving direct teachings in the form of dreams, visions, and intuitive insights.

Physical Cleansing: Many plants assist in detoxifying the body and supporting natural vitality. The dieta fortifies the energetic field, allowing for the clearing of negative energies and providing a safe, high-vibrational environment.

Personal Growth and Learning: The path of a Shipibo shaman is one of deep discipline, requiring years—sometimes decades—of dedicated plant dietas. This process instills profound humility, patience, and wisdom. By dieting multiple plants, shamans gain a wide range of healing tools, enabling them to address different physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances.

Overall, a Master Plant Dieta serves as a profound journey of self-discovery and healing, offering participants the opportunity to address deep-seated issues and foster a harmonious balance between mind, body, and spirit.

Q: When I put down a deposit, can I change the dates later, and not lose my deposit?

A: Yes, you can change your dates, or extend your time at the center, as long as there is room for you.

Q: Where is the center? Who is at the center, who runs it?

A: Located in the Peruvian Amazon, this center provides authentic Ayahuasca retreats guided by an experienced Shipibo healer, emphasizing safety and authenticity. Only Reshin Nika (owner) and his family and Facilitator / translator and guest are at this center.

Q: Is it safe here for solo female travelers?

A: Reshin Nika is always in ceremony with his wife, and facilitator/translator, and usually his daughters. The facilitator will always be on-site with guests, and stays in a Casita nearby the guests, in case anyone needs any assistance. The property has 7 woman including Reshin Nikas mother. He is very respectful to woman. This center is very safe for female travelers.

Q: Do cell phones work at the center?

A: Yes, throughout the center in data mode, there is WiFi available down the road, about a 15 min walk to another center, they have shaded tables where you can hang out and work on your computer or phone, using their wifi if necessary. They have a friendly pet wild boar they rescued form a forest fire and are very accommodating. However we ask you try to stay off your devices, and only check in with people to let them know you are ok.

Q: Will I be picked up from the airport, or hotel, when I arrive and taken back too?

A: Yes, when you book with us, we ask for you to send us the date and time you will fly into Pucallpa, and when you leave. We will be there to pick you up. The airport (or hotel) is very small, once you get. off the plane, there is a lobby you walk through then the doors to the parking lot are right after that where we will be waiting for you. When you fill out the online application, we ask for a photo of yourself which the driver will have so we will recognize you. We will then bring you back to the airport, or a hotel after your stay is completed.

Q: What is Ayahuasca and how does it work?

A: Ayahuasca is a sacred Amazonian plant medicine used for thousands of years by the Shipibo-Konibo people. The brew is prepared from:

• Banisteriopsis caapi, known as “the Vine of the Dead” The vine provides β-carboline alkaloids — primarily harmine, harmaline, and tetrahydroharmine (THH) — which act as reversible MAO-A inhibitors. These prevent the digestive breakdown of DMT, allowing it to enter the bloodstream and cross into the brain, where it interacts with serotonin receptors (notably 5-HT2A) to produce visionary, emotional, and therapeutic effects.

• Chacruna - a plant that contains N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT)

In Shipibo tradition, Ayahuasca opens a gateway for deep spiritual cleansing, trauma release, and emotional transformation. Under the guidance of a skilled healer, the medicine works on the energetic body, mind, and spirit in profoundly healing ways. In combination with other master plants, they work together powerfully creating a synergy that is even more helpful for you, along with focusing on your intentions.

Q: What types of healing does Reshin Nika offer?

A: As one of the best shaman in Peru, Reshin Nika offers very safe, traditional Shipibo healing methods:

• Traditional Shipibo Ayahuasca ceremonies

• Limpias (energetic cleansing)

• Mariri protection and purification

• Personalized icaros sung directly to each person

• Private healing sessions

• Plant dieta guidance

• Integration support after ceremonies

Q: What should I expect during an Ayahuasca ceremony?

A: An Ayahuasca ceremony is a deeply sacred night of healing. You can expect:
Participants often describe this as one of the most powerful healing experiences of their lives.

Participating in an Ayahuasca ceremony is a profound spiritual journey that involves several key stages:

Preparation: In the days leading up to the ceremony, it's recommended to follow a specific diet, known as the 'dieta.' This typically involves consuming wholesome, preferably organic foods such as soups, fresh and cooked vegetables, legumes, beans, fruits, nuts, eggs (preferably cage-free organic), seafood (preferably wild-caught), and chicken (preferably free-range). It's advised to avoid processed foods, alcohol, recreational drugs, and sexual activity during this period.

Setting Intentions: Before the ceremony, participants are encouraged to reflect on their personal goals and intentions. This introspection helps guide the experience and can lead to more meaningful insights.

The Ceremony: Typically held in a sacred space, the ceremony begins with the shaman or facilitator opening the space through rituals such as prayers, the use of sacred plants like tobacco, and traditional healing songs known as icaros. Participants then consume the Ayahuasca brew, which often has a bitter taste and may induce nausea—a part of the purification process.

Experiencing the Effects: The effects of Ayahuasca vary among individuals. Common experiences include vivid visions, emotional releases, and physical purging (such as vomiting or diarrhea). These purges are considered a cleansing process, helping to release emotional and physical blockages.

Integration: After the ceremony, it's important to take time to process and integrate the experience. This may involve journaling, meditation, or discussing insights with others. Maintaining a light, nutritious diet and avoiding alcohol and recreational drugs for at least a week post-ceremony is also recommended to support the integration process.

Approaching an Ayahuasca ceremony with an open mind, clear intentions, and respect for the process can lead to profound personal growth and healing.

Q: Is Ayahuasca safe?

A: Yes — when led by a trained, experienced healer.

Reshin Nika ensures:

• Careful medical screening

• A safe ceremonial structure

• Traditional Shipibo protection techniques

• Guidance throughout the entire night

• Post-ceremony grounding and integration

Safety and respect for the medicine are top priorities.

Q: How do I prepare for a ceremony with a Shipibo healer?

A: Preparation, known as “la dieta,” helps cleanse your body and spirit, which clears toxins the medicine will otherwise fight to clear more intensely in ceremony. To avoid heavy purging, its more beneficial to cleanse as much as possible before ceremonies and align with the spirit of the Ayahuasca medicine so you can go right to the teachings:

• Avoid alcohol, drugs, and heavy foods for 1–2 weeks

• Reduce salt, sugar, red meat, and fermented foods

• Avoid sexual activity for energetic clarity

• Stop contraindicated medications (with doctor supervision)

• Begin journaling, meditation, or intention-setting

• Drink plenty of clean water and rest well

Preparation is essential for a safe and powerful experience.

Q: Who should not participate in Ayahuasca ceremonies?

A: Ayahuasca may not be appropriate for:

• People taking SSRIs, MAOIs, or psychiatric medications

• Individuals with uncontrolled heart conditions

• Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals

• People with certain psychiatric disorders

• Anyone unable to follow dieta instructions

If unsure, a screening conversation is recommended.

Q: What are Icaros and how do they work?

A: Icaros are channeled sacred Shipibo healing songs the shaman are gifted by each master plant through years of dietas. They are energetic tools used to:

• Cleanse blockages

• Open visions

• Balance the emotional body

• Remove heavy energies

• Guide the medicine through your system

• Seal the healing at the end of the night

They are the heart of the Shipibo healing tradition.

Q: What is a limpia (energy cleansing)?

A: A limpia is a spiritual cleansing ritual using:

• Tobacco smoke

• Plant branches

• Prayer

• Mariri (protective healing energy)

• Shipibo icaros

It removes stagnant or negative energy and restores balance before or after ceremony.

Q: How does spiritual protection work in Shipibo ceremonies?

A: Protection is created through:

• Specific protection icaros

• Tobacco used as a sacred purifier

• Mariri blown over participants

• Ancestral Shipibo techniques passed through generations

• A tightly held ceremonial container

This ensures a safe and grounded experience, especially for deep healing work.

Q: How long does integration take after Ayahuasca?

A: Integration unfolds in stages:

• First days: sensitivity, clarity, emotional release

• Weeks 1–4: new patterns, grounding, positive life changes

• Long term: lessons continue to deepen over months, years or even a lifetime

Tools like journaling, meditation, breathwork, and being in nature help anchor the teachings of the medicine.

Q: Does Reshin Nika offer one-on-one healing?

A: Yes. You may be the only one at the center at times.
Private sessions are available for:

• Deep energetic long distance healing

• Soul retrieval

• Trauma clearing

• Personalized icaros

• Apprenticeship

Q: How do I know if Ayahuasca is right for me?

A: You may be ready if:

• You feel called to Amazonian medicine

• You seek emotional, spiritual, or energetic healing

• You’re ready for transformation

• You resonate with Shipibo wisdom

• You feel drawn to work with one of the best shamans in Peru

A short consultation can help confirm whether the timing is right.

Q: What is the cost of ceremonies or healing sessions?

A: Pricing depends on:

• Number of ceremonies per week

• Length of stay

• Location near Pucallpa or other areas

Q: Is this one of the best Ayahuasca retreats in Peru?

A: Yes — this retreat near Pucallpa, Peru is recognized by many visitors as one of the best Ayahuasca centers in Peru due to:

• Authentic Shipibo lineage

• Powerful healing from an experienced and safe shaman, surrounded by many female family members, including his mother and wife and 6 daughters. His wife is in every ceremony, along with his daughters and a trained facilitator/translator.

• Traditional ceremonies with personalized icaros

• Strong safety, purity, and ethical integrity

• Deep transformation reported by many guests

Q: How do I book a ceremony or retreat with Reshin Nika?

A: You can book by:

• Filling out the application form on the website

• Emailing to request availability

• Placing a 50% deposit, including transfer fees

After acceptance, you’ll receive preparation guidelines and retreat details.

Q: What is Reshin Nika’s healing philosophy?

A: Reshin Nika combines traditional Shipibo practices with personalized guidance, tailoring ceremonies and plant work to each participant’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. His approach emphasizes not just visionary experiences, but practical transformation that carries into daily life.

Q: How does Reshin Nika connect participants to the Amazon jungle?

A: All ceremonies and dietas are conducted in harmony with the Amazon jungle. Reshin Nika teaches participants to recognize the intelligence of the plants, animals, and natural elements, fostering a deep sense of interconnectedness and guidance from the natural world.

Q: How does Reshin Nika ensure safety during ceremonies?

A: Safety is a top priority in all retreats. We have everyone fill out a health questionnaire and vet them for mental health issues, or prescription drugs which can create problems mixed with Ayahuasca. Reshin Nika uses traditional protection methods, including energetic sealing, tobacco (mapacho), and personalized icaros, creating a sacred and secure space for deep healing, even during intense visionary journeys.

Q: How does Reshin Nika support integration after ceremonies?

A: Participants are offered to receive guidance on continuing the medicine’s lessons in everyday life with our personal Integration Coach. The coach can guide you through many things which will help you through your process, including practical tools for grounding, energy protection, meditation, and maintaining clarity after ceremonies, ensuring that healing is long-lasting and transformative.

Q: What makes Reshin Nika’s retreats unique?

A: Reshin Nika offers a combination of authentic Shipibo Ayahuasca ceremonies, master plant dietas, and extended icaros sessions with skills and a work ethic that is unique among the Shipibo. He works with both commonly used master plants and rare, including multi-night ceremonies and combination master plant ceremonies with plants many of the Shipibo are not always qualified or skilled to work with such as Noya Rao, and Tobacco- he offers these experiences that are highly personalized and deeply transformative, in deeply masterful ways.

Q: What kind of experiences do participants have at Reshin Nika’s retreats?

A: Participants often report profound emotional breakthroughs, spiritual clarity, and lasting personal growth. The combination of Shipibo tradition, master plant dietas, and individualized guidance consistently provides life-changing healing and insight for those seeking authentic Amazonian medicine.

Q: Who is Reshin Nika and what makes him a master shaman?

A: Reshin Nika is widely regarded as the best shaman in Peru, offering transformative traditional Shipibo Ayahuasca ceremonies and master plant healing at his retreat near Pucallpa, Peru, this is regarded as one of the best Ayahuasca retreats in Peru due to Reshin Nika’s honorable work ethics, and 35 years of experience, along with a deeply humble and loving personality. He genuily cares about you and your healing. and it shows.

Working with Ayahuasca and Master Plants, Reshin Nika guides participants through deep healing journeys and works with all traditional Amazonian master plants, including Bobinsana, Chiric Sanango, Uchu Sanango, Ajo Sacha, Ayahuma, Marosa, Mapacho (tobacco), he is knowledgable, and skilled to work with every healing plant in the Amazon jungle.

Q: How can I choose a reputable Ayahuasca Retreat Center?

A: Choosing a reputable Ayahuasca retreat center is crucial for a safe and transformative experience. Here are key factors to consider:

1. Research Thoroughly: Begin your search well in advance. Utilize various platforms, including Google, Facebook groups, and forums, to gather information. Engaging with online communities can provide firsthand experiences and recommendations.

2. Assess Safety Protocols: Ensure the retreat conducts comprehensive medical screenings, including health questionnaires and preliminary interviews, to identify any contraindications. Verify the presence of experienced facilitator and low amount of guests, 5-10 participants.

3. Evaluate Facilitator Credentials: Investigate the backgrounds of the shamans or facilitators. They should have extensive experience and training within a recognized tradition.

4. Consider Group Size: Opt for retreats with smaller group sizes, preferably no more than 10 participants, to ensure personalized attention and a more controlled environment.

5. Review Transparency and Ethical Practices: A reputable retreat will be transparent about their practices, pricing, and what to expect. They should also demonstrate ethical practices, such as fair compensation for the shamans and respect for the local culture.

6. Seek Post-Ceremony Support: Integration support is vital for processing and applying insights gained during ceremonies. Ensure the retreat offers post-ceremony integration support to help incorporate experiences into daily life.

7. Trust Your Intuition: Ultimately, trust your gut feeling. If something feels off during your research or communication with the retreat, consider it a red flag.

By carefully considering these factors, you can select an Ayahuasca retreat center that aligns with your needs and ensures a safe, ethical, and transformative experience.

Q: Is this Ayahuasca Retreat suitable for beginner's?

A: This center offers 7-day retreats with three ayahuasca ceremonies, focusing on accommodating individuals on their path of awakening and healing, making it suitable for those new to ayahuasca.