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Shaman

HEAD SHAMAN

Alfredo Chavez is one of the few pioneer tour guides of the Peruvian Amazon. He has been a guide in the Peruvian Amazon for over 50 years. He was featured as a guide for Nigel Marven In Discovery Channel's documentary “Anacondas” (2003). He started to train as a shaman when he was 15 years old. His family is of the Cucama tribe; He was born and raised in the jungle. Alfredo was trained in shamanism by his uncle, José Baras, who was a respected and powerful shaman. Later, he trained and was an apprentice of 8 other maestros (masters).  He has been been practicing shamanism for 55 years and specializes in diagnostic shamanism.  

EDUCATIONAL AYAHUASCA EXPERIENCE

Participate in an educational demonstration and historical lore session with a professional traditional Shaman in the Peruvian Amazon Jungle. This does not included the use of the plant (psychoactive-drug) Ayahuasca.

For more information about Ayahuasca, you can reach out to the shaman directly with this email link: Riverlodgeyanayacu@gmail.com

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INCLUDED IN SERVICE

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  • Historical information of Ayahuasca and plants involved in traditional ceremonies

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  • Historical and present information of Shaman culture 

    • Knowledge passing from generation to generation​

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  • Experience in a Traditional Shaman house surrounded by jungle

    • Guided meditations​​​​​

  • Blessings by the Shaman

    • ​Spiritual blessings unique to each individual​

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  • Head Shaman having personal experience with Ayahuasca for 50+ years 

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  • Discussion of possible sensations and experiences while utilizing Ayahuasca

    • Based off previous self-use by Shaman and other individuals

  • Ikaroses preformed by Shaman 

    • ​(Traditional songs and chants to interact with and beckon welcomed-spirits)

    • Unique self-crafted songs by Shaman

    • Use of Shakapa​ (Traditional Shaman instrument made from leaves grown in the jungle)

This service does not include the use of the plant (psychoactive-drug) Ayahuasca.

For more information about Ayahuasca, you can reach out to the shaman directly with this email link: riverlodgeyanayacu@gmail.com

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