SHIPIBO-KONIBO RESIDENCY WITH MIGUEL METZA
OCTOBER 2026 · SACRED VALLEY, PERU
Ceremonies · Master Plant Dietas · Integration
AYNI Sanctuary, Calca - Sacred Valley - Peru
A multi-week residency at AYNI
Introduction to the Residency
This October, we welcome Shipibo-Konibo maestro Miguel Metza back to AYNI Sanctuary for a special multi-week residency in the Sacred Valley.
Throughout October, different spaces will offer an opportunity to encounter his work and the Shipibo-Konibo tradition, including ceremonies, master plant dietas and a closing retreat centered on reflection and integration.
All programs will take place in small groups, with a maximum of 10 participants.
Calendar
October 2 - Ayahuasca Ceremony
October 6 - Ayahuasca Ceremony
October 9 – 14 - Marusa Dieta
October 17 – 22 - Bobinsana Dieta
October 25 – 27 - Closing Retreat
Instructions in English & Spanish
10 Passengers Max
Transportation not Included
About Miguel Metza
Miguel Metza Sanchez was born and raised in the native community of El Porvenir, in the Lower Ucayali region of the Peruvian Amazon. Today, he lives with his wife and two daughters in the native community of Vista Alegre de Basilea, in the Ucayali region.
His relationship with traditional Shipibo-Konibo medicine began at an early age. From the age of ten, Miguel accompanied his grandfather through the forest, learning to recognize plants and observing how they were understood and worked with within his tradition. At fifteen, he began his formal apprenticeship through plant dietas and work with ayahuasca, guided by his grandfather, whom he considers his first teacher.
After his grandfather passed away, Miguel continued learning with his brother and, over time, began undertaking his own dietas — first for weeks and later for increasingly extended periods, including retreats of more than a month in isolation in the forest. For Miguel, these dietas are not simply a complementary practice; they are one of the foundations of the traditional knowledge he received.
After many years of learning and preparation, he began accompanying others in his role as a curandero at around the age of 28. Since then, he has continued to deepen his relationship with plants, songs and the practices of his culture.
For Miguel, being a curandero means above all keeping his culture strong, respecting people and respecting the medicines. His path is deeply connected to dieta, discipline and direct relationship with plants.
As he says:
“Every plant and every body has its own song.”
Miguel speaks of plants as teachers that can transmit knowledge, songs and ways of understanding the relationship between body, spirit and the natural world. Within his own path, dietas have been one of the principal ways through which he has received and deepened this knowledge.
During his residency at AYNI Sanctuary, Miguel will share part of this journey through his Shipibo-Konibo tradition, his relationship with master plants and the practices that have shaped his learning over several decades.
His traditional clothing — the kusma, crown and its designs — is also part of this cultural identity. For Miguel, these designs are connected to the songs, plants and medicines that accompany his tradition.
Program
From the depths of the Amazon rainforest, the Shipibo–Konibo lineage carries one of the most refined and ancient spiritual technologies on Earth: the sacred medicine of Ayahuasca. For generations, this tradition has served as a bridge between the visible and invisible worlds, accompanying people through processes of healing, purification, vision, and spiritual awakening.
Rooted in the wisdom, cosmology, and ceremonial practices of the Shipibo–Konibo people, this retreat offers a sacred and held space for profound processes of healing, spiritual purification, and inner reconnection.
Through prayer, icaros — medicine songs — ritual, and conscious ceremony, participants are invited to enter into relationship with a living medicinal lineage that works not only with the mind, but also with the body, heart, soul, and energetic field.
This is a path of humility, surrender, courage, and love — guided by ancestral wisdom and held with deep reverence.
About Shipibo–Konibo Ayahuasca
Ayahuasca is a sacred Amazonian medicine prepared from specific plants of the rainforest and transmitted through a ceremonial lineage.
Within the Shipibo–Konibo tradition, Ayahuasca is not only a medicine: it is a spiritual intelligence, a teacher, and a healer that works through vibration, frequency, and sacred song.
Shipibo–Konibo healers work with icaros — sacred medicine songs — to guide, direct, cleanse, and support the healing processes of participants’ energetic, emotional, and spiritual bodies.
Healing within this lineage is vibrational rather than conceptual. It is not only about stories or narratives, but about a profound reorganization of the inner field.
This medicine may support processes related to:
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Emotional healing
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Release of traumatic burdens
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Spiritual cleansing
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Energetic purification
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Ancestral healing
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Nervous system regulation
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Heart opening
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Inner clarity
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Reconnection with the soul
Intentions and Purpose
This residency is guided by sacred intention, not by the pursuit of experiences.
Its core intentions include:
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Healing and purification
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Emotional release
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Integration of traumatic experiences
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Heart opening
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Spiritual alignment
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Ancestral healing
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Inner clarity
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Nervous system regulation
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Presence, grounding, and connection with the body
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Reconnection with the soul
Who Is This Residency For?
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Seekers of all levels who feel called to explore the depths of consciousness with grace, reverence, and joy.
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Those drawn to heart-opening medicine paths and traditions of ancestral wisdom.
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Individuals moving through periods of transition, transformation, or inner realignment.
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Healers, facilitators, and space-holders seeking personal renewal and spiritual clarity.
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Visionaries and leaders wishing to reconnect with purpose, integrity, and inner truth.
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Those who feel a deep calling toward the Andes, Pachamama, and Indigenous wisdom.
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People seeking a grounded and conscious spiritual experience rather than a form of escape.
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Those who feel ready to remember and reconnect with their essence.
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Participants who value sacred ceremony, community, and conscious living.
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Anyone who feels called to walk a path of awakening through love, presence, and humility.
What You Will Experience During the Residency
You will be guided through a structured, ceremonial, and safe process focused on vision, grounding, and integration.
During the residency, you will experience:
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Shipibo–Konibo Ayahuasca ceremonies
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Sacred icaros and vibrational healing
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Ritual preparation and purification
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Heart-centered medicine work
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Emotional and energetic release
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Trauma-informed ceremonial support
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Guided meditation and prayer
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Sacred silence and reflection
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Community healing circles
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Nature immersion
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Integration and grounding practices
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Spiritual protection and containment
The Offerings
Ayahuasca Ceremonies
October 2 & 6
Two gatherings within the residency, accompanied by Miguel Metza and held within the context of his Shipibo–Konibo tradition.
Groups will be kept small in order to preserve an intimate and carefully held environment.
Master Plant Dietas
Within the Shipibo–Konibo tradition, the dieta — also known as sama — is a practice of retreat, listening, and intentional relationship with a plant.
It is not simply a dietary practice. It is a period of greater simplicity and introspection, creating space to deepen the relationship with the plant and with one’s own personal process.
Marusa
October 9–14
Miguel describes Marusa, a plant with small white flowers, as one he has traditionally worked with in processes of learning, care, and relationship with the body and spirit.
Over six days, the dieta offers a space for deeper silence, observation, and listening, accompanied within his tradition.
The experience will also include baños de florecimiento, using plants and flowers as part of the traditional support of the process.
Bobinsana
October 17–22
Bobinsana holds a special place within Miguel’s traditional knowledge. He speaks of this plant in relation to song, the river, and the learning that can emerge through a sustained relationship with the plant.
This dieta offers six days of introspection, listening, and guided accompaniment within a small group.
Baños de florecimiento will also be integrated as part of the traditional process.
Closing Retreat
October 25–27
Three days to close the residency with a dedicated space for reflection, integration, and connection with what has been experienced throughout the process.
Application Process
How to participate:
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Submit the application
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Review by the AYNI team
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Preliminary conversation when appropriate
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Confirmation of participation
Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee a place.
After Your Experience: Returning to Everyday Life
After this process, many participants report experiencing:
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Greater emotional clarity and relief
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A deeper sense of nervous system regulation and balance
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Increased self-compassion
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Clearer and healthier personal boundaries
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Greater inner peace and calm
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Increased self-trust
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Greater emotional resilience
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A more grounded and integrated spirituality
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Improved relationships and connections
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A renewed sense of purpose and direction
Facilitators & Guides
This residency is guided by experienced Shipibo–Konibo medicine carriers, ceremonial facilitators, and integration guides.
The team is committed to respect for the lineage, cultural integrity, safety, ethics, and spiritual responsibility.
Safety, Ethics & Integrity
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Prior medical and psychological screening
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Trauma-informed facilitation
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Consent-based ceremonial culture
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Ethical and responsible sourcing of the medicines
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Cultural respect and lineage integrity
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Integration-centered approach
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Sacred ceremonial protocols
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Participant safety as the highest priority
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Spiritual responsibility and humility
Integration Support
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Guided integration circles
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Post-ceremony support
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Embodiment and body-awareness practices
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Grounding techniques
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Integration tools and practices
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Continued community support
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Personalized integration guidance
AYNI Sanctuary
AYNI Sanctuary is located in Calca, in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by mountains, gardens, and spaces created for rest, practice, and contemplation.
The residency will unfold throughout AYNI’s different spaces, bringing together accommodation, communal areas, nature, and dedicated spaces for both group and personal work.
Food & Nutrition
All meals are included.
Meals are prepared according to ceremonial dieta principles: clean, nourishing, light, and designed to support grounding and integration.
Vegetarian and plant-based options are available, with consciously selected ingredients and special attention to allergies and intolerances.
Special dietary requirements are available for an additional fee per plate, per participant. Please inquire about availability and pricing.
Important Notice
This residency is offered within a spiritual and ceremonial context. It is not a medical treatment.
Participation is voluntary and requires personal responsibility, psychological readiness, and informed consent.
Each participant is responsible for their own physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
SHIPIBO–KONIBO RESIDENCY WITH MIGUEL METZA
OCTOBER 2026 · AYNI SANCTUARY
Small groups. Maximum of 10 participants per offering.
Investment
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Open Ceremonies — October 2 & 6: S/200 per person
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Marusa Dieta — October 9–14: S/2,000 shared · S/2,500 private
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Bobinsana Dieta — October 17–22: S/2,000 shared · S/2,500 private
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Closing Retreat — October 25–27: S/1,450 shared · S/1,800 private
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Standard Deposit: 50% within 48 hours of acceptance; remaining balance due at check-in.