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A Shaman is considered to be a doctor because he is capable of treating certain diseases, spells and evils of the forest. Like all doctors shamans have specialties.
Some treat people with "Ayahuasca" (forest liana vine), which they call "Ayahuasquerros" while those who treat people with "Toé" are called "Toeteros". It isn't easy to become a shaman because you need to be a man with a powerful spirit and be able to endure strict diets while you are an apprentice.
The first test he has to take to become a shaman is to isolate himself for one month in the forest, feeding himself on the fruits and roots produced by Mother Nature. Then the apprentice goes home and is subject to a very strict diet. (No salt, no hot dishes, no fish, no garlic and no alcoholic drinks for fifteen days).
After completing this diet he will go back into the forest for three months, then for six months and finally for one year. During this entire period the apprentice lives a life with a restrictive diet and sexual abstinence. The next test he must pass is sitting on a chair to check that he doesn't loose his balance. If he falls then he didn't carry out his apprenticeship corrently and cannot become a shaman. If he succeeds then he will receive the title of doctor and wear a white garment. He will then be able to treat many diseases such as those caused by water, depression, anxiety, epilepsy, arthritis and certain cancers. The patient is monitored for one, two or three weeks and is put on a strict diet.
"Ayahuasca" Ceremony
The Ayahuasca Ceremony is a rite. The "Ayahuasca" is prepared by the shaman alone in the forest. The "Ayahuasca" is a special concoction made from four basic plants mixed together called: "Chacruna", "Toé", "Tabacco" and "Chiric Sanango". It must macerate for twelve hours in a kettle without boiling.
After taking the Ayahuasca, the shaman will sing in the "Quechua" or "Aymara" dialect which will let him communicate with the plant. The trance will last at least two hours depending on the metal and spiritual state of the patient.
The"Arcaneada" is the shaman's ability to be able to visualize the evil, infirmity or spell on the patient during the trance. At this instant the shaman will locate the problem and inhale it to free the patient.
The trance-state will give you the power to see your past, present and future. However only the shaman can see what is wrong with his patient.
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Special shamanism tour package:
This tour package can only be done during a minimum stay of 5 to 7 days. You will be able to learn about everything concerning natural medicine and be able to experience the past, present and the future during your visions and thereby calm or heal some of your problems. For people with certain diseases or serious health problems like obesity, epilepsy, arthritis, kidney, liver or stomach problems, etc. plan on a minimum stay of 10 days to follow the treatment and diet written down and recommended by the shaman.
Shamanic stay SHAM - 05.
5 days / 4 nights
2 ingestions of Ayahuasca.
Arrival in Puerto Maldonado where you will be taken to Cayman lodge amazonia. Lunch on board. In the evening you will be introduced to natural medicine by the shaman. You will take the Ayahuasca at 8 pm.
Long rest in the morning (optional). Lunch in the middle of the day recommended by the shaman. In the afternoon you will visit a local community to observe how the natives live and commune with them. After dinner in the evening there will be a conference with the presence of the shaman to exchange ideas about the Ayahuasca.
Early breakfast followed by a hike through the rainforest to observe the flora and the fauna. Outing on lake Sachavacayoc. Back to the Lodges. Lunch. Rest. At 8pm you will take Ayahuasca again.
Rest in the morning (optional). Outing in the afternoon in the canoe. Swimming in the Gato river and its waterfalls. Night time outing on the Tambopata river to observe the Caymans and Capybaras.
Early breakfast and trip back to Puerto Maldonado to catch your return flight.
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