My name is Mario, and I spent two and a half years living in the Peruvian Amazon immersed in the world of the Shipibo people.
During this time, I dedicated myself to studying the Shipibo language through daily life, direct experience, and a deep apprenticeship.
My understanding of the language is rooted in over 1.5 years of traditional Shipibo dieta, in which I learned not only understand Shipibo, but also to sing and receive healing icaros in the native language of the medicine. I carry this knowledge with great respect and aim to share it in a grounded and integrative way.
Shipibo Language Course
Language is the gateway to culture
What You Can Expect
This is not a standard language course. Each session is tailored to your individual background, interests, and intentions. Whether you are drawn to the Shipibo language for personal, musical, spiritual, or healing reasons – we will shape your learning journey together.
In-depth understanding of Shipibo grammar, not just approximate translations
Deeper insights into Shipibo and Ayahuasca cosmology through the lens of the language itself
Comprehensive vocabulary including verbs, nouns, phrases, and a growing personal dictionary
Support in composing your own icaros with personal intention and use
The ability to sing your first Shipibo icaros after your first session
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Online – Learn from Anywhere
All Shipibo language lessons are offered online via Zoom, making them accessible no matter where you are in the world. Whether you're at home, traveling, or in the middle of a dieta, you can join sessions from anywhere with a stable internet connection.
This flexible format allows for personalized, one-on-one learning, adapted to your pace and interests. Screen-shared notes, vocabulary lists, and optional recordings help you stay engaged and review material between sessions.
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In Person – Nelson, BC
For those located in or visiting the Nelson area, in-person Shipibo language lessons are available. Meeting face-to-face allows for a more immersive and focused experience, with space for deeper dialogue, live practice, and direct energetic connection.
Whether you're living locally or spending time here for retreat or integration, sessions can be arranged to suit your schedule. Come sit together and enter the language through presence, rhythm, and shared intention.