Icaros- healing song of the plants.

Icaros are sacred songs or chants used by shamans during Ayahuasca ceremonies. These songs are the primary healing tool, utilizing sound frequency and vibration to facilitate deep healing. Each Icaro is imbued with specific intentions and energies, which help guide the healing process and connect participants with the spiritual realm.

1. Healing Through Sound: The sound frequencies and vibrations of Icaros interact with the participants' energy fields, promoting physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healing. The vibrations resonate with the participants, helping to release blockages and restore balance.
2. Guidance and Protection: Icaros are used to call upon beneficial spirits and energies. These spirits provide guidance and protection throughout the ceremony, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for the participants.
3. Connection with Plant Spirits: Shamans, through their dietas (extended periods of learning and fasting with specific plants), establish deep relationships with the spirits of these plants. During ceremonies, shamans use Icaros to invoke the healing properties of these plant spirits, facilitating communication and healing.

Shamans undergo rigorous training to learn Icaros. This training involves:

• Dietas: Shamans spend extended periods in isolation, consuming specific plant medicines and adhering to strict diets. During this time, they receive teachings and visions from the plant spirits.
• Dreams and Ceremonies: The plant spirits often communicate with shamans through dreams and during Ayahuasca ceremonies. Each plant has unique healing properties, and shamans learn which Icaros to sing to call forth these properties.
• Chanting: During ceremonies, shamans chant Icaros to guide the participants' experiences. The chants can vary in tone, rhythm, and melody, depending on the intended healing effect and the spirits being invoked.

Different Icaros serve different purposes. Some common types include:

• Healing Icaros: These are used to address specific physical, emotional, or spiritual ailments.
• Protection Icaros: These are chanted to create a protective energy field around the participants, warding off negative influences.
• Guidance Icaros: These help participants navigate their inner journeys, providing clarity and direction.

At Matte De Luz, our Ayahuasca ceremonies are led by Maestro Gaspar Rengifo, a highly experienced Shipibo shaman. His mastery of Icaros ensures that each ceremony is a powerful and transformative healing experience. Join us to discover the profound impact of these sacred songs on your healing journey.