SEMINAR AT ISHMIN CENTER
August 15-24 2025
Ishmin Center, Peru
Ishmin Center, Peru
Join us in for a Seminar retreat at the world-renowned Ishmin Center. Hosted by Maestro Kestenbetsa and family, deepen your connection with nature in the Peruvian Amazon.
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 seminar, 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 the beloved Maestro Kestembesta 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 alongside Maestro, Maestra Hilda and family.
During this 10 day seminar, 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 the beloved Maestro Kestembesta 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 alongside Maestro, Maestra Hilda and family.
Maestro Kestembetsa
Maestro Kestenbetsa was born in the village of Yarinacocha in the Ucayali Region of Peru. Coming from a line of indigenous Shipibo-Conibo healers, Maestro Kestembetsa has spent decades learning and working in the jungle of Peru and the natural medicine path of his ancestors. At age 12, Maestro Ketstembetsa began practicing Shamanism, and at 24 he shifted course from nursing to practicing full time as a Shaman. His mission has been to preserve & share his unique knowledge.
He has dedicated his life to sharing his heritage with people from around the world. Through guided meditation, ceremonies, & retreats, Maestro Kestembetsa facilitates and furthers deeply healing experiences. Maestro Kestembetsa is a world-renowned healer, author, father, friend, and has established several community hospitals and healing retreat centers in Peru.
Maestro Ketembetsa treats all with care and compassion. He takes time and heart to address people's needs and guide their process of healing and self discovery. As an easygoing and sincere leader of the community he loves to experience gratitude, as well as share a good laugh with the people around him.
He has dedicated his life to sharing his heritage with people from around the world. Through guided meditation, ceremonies, & retreats, Maestro Kestembetsa facilitates and furthers deeply healing experiences. Maestro Kestembetsa is a world-renowned healer, author, father, friend, and has established several community hospitals and healing retreat centers in Peru.
Maestro Ketembetsa treats all with care and compassion. He takes time and heart to address people's needs and guide their process of healing and self discovery. As an easygoing and sincere leader of the community he loves to experience gratitude, as well as share a good laugh with the people around him.
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
Maestra, Shipibo Tabaquera, Shaman
Metsa Noma
Raomis, Translator, Sound Healer, Event Organizer
Vanessa Arevalo
Massage Therapist
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.