Shipibo-Konibo
Master Plant Dieta

the way of the shipibo-konibo

At Sama Nete we work in the Shipibo-Konibo tradition with Master Plant Dietas. A Dieta is more than a “diet”.

It´s a very sacred and honored tradition that facilitates a temporary way of life that creates a clear and undistracted environment for the mind and body so the plants can teach and heal you in the most beneficial and effective way possible. It carries a complex and structured science and methodology that have been developed and perfected over vast spans of time.

the two paths

You have two aspects of the tradition. A Healing Dieta and an Apprenticeship Dieta. The Shipibos emphasize that in order to heal others, you have to have healed yourself first. So naturally, before apprenticeship, comes the Healing Dieta. They call this process “Re-alignment”.

During the process of Dietting, each “Samatai” (Dietter) will be under the supervision of an Onanya (healer). In your case, this will be Celinda and Fredy. During the ceremonies they synergize into a unified field— making all the incredible results we are achieving here possible.

Shipibo-Konibo healer Fredy wearing traditional clothing

The Onanya

To be able to call yourself “Onanya” (Healer/Wisdom-carrier/Maestra) you must have undergone many different Master-Plant Dietas - Some of them lasting years at a time. This is where they receive their Icaros (Healing songs) and advanced, energetic “tools” to further enhance the processes that take place.

The Onanyas belongs to Spiritual Linages, dating back hundereds - if not thousands of years. Celinda´s Father and Grandfather were both powerful and respected “Onanyas” throughout the Shipibo Community along with her Grandmother - reaching the highest title possible within the tradition - “Meraya”.

Fredy, Melinda's son chose to follow his Mother's footstep when he was very young. Through years dedicated Apprenticeship and proper Guidance, he's grown to become a powerful Healer himself - carrying the Lineage into the next generations to come while furthering the horizons of what's possible in the pursuit of helping and teaching others whom feels the call of walking The Path Of The Medicine.

forming alliance with the plants

For the Shipibo-Konibo´s the process extends much deeper than merely consuming a plant that aids you temporarily on your journey through life.

Master-Plants are regarded as sentient, highly intelligent and advanced beings within their culture,
in which they've found a way - taken both sides into consideration; a method to form a relationship with them.

When the Onanya opens up your Dieta - imagine a small seed being planted in your body (your soil).
For a seed to properly grow it requires careful attention and needs to be tended to with the right care for it to reach a healthy state. This is why the Process Before, During and After plays a significant role in getting good, lasting results.

Renaco Dieta Tree with vines and bark stretching high

a Call to action

From ancient times The Dieta wasn't only for the ones having the call towards The Medicine Path.

Complex illnesses of all sorts would struck somebody in the village. If a common Payanti (Ceremony) wouldn't be enough - they would be initiated to go into a Master-Plant Dieta in order to solve their issues.

Some started their journey to become healers themselves after this. Other times, the illness disappeared and they could once again live in harmony with life itself as a cause of this.

At Sama Nete, we welcome anybody that might either feel the call for the path, or to simply heal in order to live a good and balanced life back home.

We are very proud to be carrying out this tradition from its roots - in a time where many of these ancient customs are being modified and endangered by outside influence.