SEMINAR/RETREAT AT ISHMIN CENTER
August 11-21 2025, Peru
Because of matters outside of our hands, our beloved Maestro Kestembetsa may not be able to attend and lead this year’s Seminar in Peru. As we await news about his permission to travel, there is still hope that he will be able to make it.
In the meantime, we are still actively planning and organizing a 10 day retreat at the beloved Ishmin Center. If Maestro is unable to make it, the seminar will be postponed for next year. But if he is able, we will go ahead with the original Seminar but at the discounted price listed below.
We look forward to being with you all and working with his talented family, Maestra Hilda his daughter, and Maestro Ranin Rawa his nephew.
In the meantime, we are still actively planning and organizing a 10 day retreat at the beloved Ishmin Center. If Maestro is unable to make it, the seminar will be postponed for next year. But if he is able, we will go ahead with the original Seminar but at the discounted price listed below.
We look forward to being with you all and working with his talented family, Maestra Hilda his daughter, and Maestro Ranin Rawa his nephew.
SACRED SOUND MEDICINE
& ISHMIN CENTER
& ISHMIN CENTER
Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature as we explore the ancient wisdom of plants and their ability to nourish both the body and soul.
During this 10 day retreat, you will have the opportunity to connect and learn with the natural world, to deepen your understanding of plant medicine through a fresh plant diet, ceremonies, daily lectures, floral baths and more. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing as we cultivate a sense of balance within ourselves and with the Earth.
The seminar will be led by Maestro Kestenbetsa, Maestra Hilda and family at his Ishmin Center in Peru. As a renowned vegeta lista, mentor, guide, and master shaman we are honored to have the space to cultivate these experiences.
During this 10 day retreat, you will have the opportunity to connect and learn with the natural world, to deepen your understanding of plant medicine through a fresh plant diet, ceremonies, daily lectures, floral baths and more. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing as we cultivate a sense of balance within ourselves and with the Earth.
The seminar will be led by Maestro Kestenbetsa, Maestra Hilda and family at his Ishmin Center in Peru. As a renowned vegeta lista, mentor, guide, and master shaman we are honored to have the space to cultivate these experiences.
Maestro Kestembetsa
Kestenbetsa is a world-renowned Shipibo Shaman and Curandero "Healer" of the Peruvian Amazon.
His Shipibo name is Kestenbetsa, which means “echo of the universe.” He began to study shamanism at the age of 12. At the age of 24, he decided to renounce his job as a recovery room nurse and enter the field of shamanism. He retreated deep into the forest without clothing or food, armed only with a knife, a bow and four arrows and spent the next 12 months in complete isolation.
His Shipibo name is Kestenbetsa, which means “echo of the universe.” He began to study shamanism at the age of 12. At the age of 24, he decided to renounce his job as a recovery room nurse and enter the field of shamanism. He retreated deep into the forest without clothing or food, armed only with a knife, a bow and four arrows and spent the next 12 months in complete isolation.
our adventure
Our support team is dedicated to co-create an amazing opportunity for you to genuinely connect to the authenticity of this unique path of healing and learning. Each day will be filled with enriching lectures, new spiritual practices, and opportunities for profound healing.
We invite you to join us for this life-changing seminar, tucked away in a beautiful, secluded, and safe location in the Ucayali region of Peru. We are very excited to see you soon for this transformative time where we will undoubtedly gain invaluable knowledge and experiences.
The Ishmin Center is located deep within the Amazon rainforest, Two hours from the city of Pucallpa in Eastern Peru, the center sits on land that holds a very powerful historical and spiritual connection for the Arevalo lineage. The Ucayali region is world-renowned for its dedicated Shipibo healers and its home to the spiritual connections of these people. Read more about the Ishmin center here
We invite you to join us for this life-changing seminar, tucked away in a beautiful, secluded, and safe location in the Ucayali region of Peru. We are very excited to see you soon for this transformative time where we will undoubtedly gain invaluable knowledge and experiences.
The Ishmin Center is located deep within the Amazon rainforest, Two hours from the city of Pucallpa in Eastern Peru, the center sits on land that holds a very powerful historical and spiritual connection for the Arevalo lineage. The Ucayali region is world-renowned for its dedicated Shipibo healers and its home to the spiritual connections of these people. Read more about the Ishmin center here
TEAM
Maestra Hilda
A Master Tobacco Healer offering her services to help you gain clarity and insight, these sessions and extended treatments, allow for a more thorough exploration and healing experience. Shipibo-Conibo healer, Curandera, and Tabaquera from the Peruvian Amazon, Maestra Hilda is known for her deep lineage and dedication to traditional plant medicine. Daughter of Maestro Kestembetsa, she has spent her life learning and practicing ancestral plant medicine. With some of her specialties being her work with flowers and tobacco, she harnesses a plant's natural ability to release energy blocks and heal from within. Maestra Hilda continues to protect and preserve her family’s tradition and culture through her work, by being an advocate for Amazonian tribes, and sharing her passion for spiritual healing with others.
Ranin Rawa
Born in the Pauyan community, Maestro Ranin Rawa began his spiritual path at 14. After his parents passed away, Ranin Rawa went deep into the jungle and stayed there for 3 years, dieting alone. His time spent in the jungle solidified his deep respect for nature and animals. After his time in the jungle, he went on to study Veterinary Science. Today, as a natural healer and spiritual guide, he continues to help people and animals through his energy work and medicine. As an apprentice and nephew of Maestro Kestembetsa, Ranin Rawa has dedicated himself to learning and sharing plant medicine. As he provides a balanced perspective on the spiritual sides of nature and the world.
Metsa Noma
Raomis, experienced plant healer, Apprentice to Kestembetsa and Event organizer, Metsa Noma’s passion is supporting people in their path to spiritual healing through plant medicine. Getting patients the right treatment, sourcing the materials needed for their well being and providing personal and spiritual counseling. Through her experience and work with natural medicine and plants, she works with the spirit and mind to foster inner peace and health. Metsa Noma also offers excellent translation during retreats, helping connect patients with themselves and with the medicine.Through her counseling Metsa Noma channels compassion, grace, and authenticity and is so motivated to help others on their healing journey.
Ronin Mane
Sound healer and Raomis, Ronin Mane, specializes in the blending of sound healing and the spiritual guidance of his medicine. Easygoing, charismatic, and warmhearted, Ronin Mane is an amazing counselor, listener, and friend. And if we’re lucky enough, he fixes up the most delicious and nourishing diet-friendly meals to enjoy. Ronin Mane’s lifelong passion has been that of a spiritual journey through a combination of traditional yoga and shamanism practices. Today, he continues to support others in their spiritual journey through song and spirit.
Vanessa Arevalo
A skilled practitioner combining intuitive touch with holistic techniques to support deep relaxation, healing, and embodiment.
Accommodation
In Shipibo, the word Ishmin means “Condor,” an important bird in Shipibo cosmology, a messenger soaring higher than any other animal, connecting heaven to earth.
Ishmin Center is located deep in the Amazon rainforest, two hours from the city of Pucallpa in Eastern Peru. The Ucayali region is renowned for it’s dedicated Shipibo healers and is home to the Arevalo lineage. The jungle land Ishmin is located on has historical significance to the Arevalos, sacred to their ancestors for it’s rich spiritual energy and powerful plant spirit teachers.
Ishmin Center is located deep in the Amazon rainforest, two hours from the city of Pucallpa in Eastern Peru. The Ucayali region is renowned for it’s dedicated Shipibo healers and is home to the Arevalo lineage. The jungle land Ishmin is located on has historical significance to the Arevalos, sacred to their ancestors for it’s rich spiritual energy and powerful plant spirit teachers.
Seminar Includes
Fresh Plant Diet
8 Ceremonies
Daily Lectures
Transportation to and from Airport
Interpreting Services
Accommodations
Diet-friendly Food
Daily Floral Baths
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
• Transportation during seminar to Pucallpa town
• Massages
• Flight bookings
• Tobacco Readings
• Day Treatments
• Ecology Tours
• Massages
• Flight bookings
• Tobacco Readings
• Day Treatments
• Ecology Tours
Booking
SUBMIT
Please make an appointment booking request below by sending us your preferred booking dates and availability, your contact information, as well as which type offerings you are interested in. We will reach out to you to confirm availability and consult.