MEET OUR FAMILY AND TEAM
Vicky (Neyreymbu):
Victoria Corisepa is Alberto´s wife and founder and owner of Parign Hak. She is in charge of organizing the kitchen and keeps an eagle´s eye on the smooth unfolding of everybody´s work and duties during the retreat. She also makes most of the beautiful crafts from rainforest seeds that are for sale in the center´s handicrafts corner. Many years ago, with the help of Ayahuasca, and to the surprise of medical doctors, she has not only overcome a life-threatening illness, but also learned to appreciate her Wachiperi heritage (she named the ceremonial space “Mini-hospital Majeno”, after her father who was a tobacco healer) and to use many of the medicinal plants available in the area. In ceremony she takes turns with her husband to help hold a safe space and assist participants whenever necessary. Victoria can also offer additional treatment such as teas, plant baths, sopladas, and traditional tobacco treatments with seri (a Wachiperi snuff) and her pipe.
Alberto Kiramo is Victoria´s second husband and founder and owner of Parign Hak. He has built all of the existing infrastructure, with the help of Victoria´s sons. As an expert Harakbut farmer and fisherman, he takes great pride in providing all the organic bananas and tasty river fish that you will find on many of your plates.
He has ample personal experience with Ayahuasca which has helped him heal from past trauma and become a more reliable partner to his wife. His job is to protect the ceremonial space, for which he uses tobacco smoked in his hand-carved wooden pipe. This, his calm presence, his quiet manners and his overall solidity is very reassuring and have resulted in him being nicknamed “Rock Man”.
Alberto (Suwit):
Steve Flores Corisepa is Victoria´s second son. He is the kitchen assistant, goes out fishing with Alberto and steps in whenever a helping hand is needed. With the help of Ayahuasca he has overcome many years of heavy physical and psychological abuse inflicted by Victoria´s first husband and his Andean family. He is very knowledgable about medicinal plants and is currently undergoing an apprenticeship under Jessica´s supervision that includes doing "dietas" with different plant teachers and stepping into his Grandfather´s footsteps. Steve also offers plant-based steam baths throughout the retreat upon request.
Steve:
Milke Pasquel Sinuiri Panduro is a Shipibo-Konibo-Xetebo musician and artist, family man, traditional researcher and urban healer who comes from a lineage of traditional healers.
He came to the city of Pucallpa at the age of 12 to finish his formal education.
He studied the world of medicines through Mother Ayahuasca and plant diets, mentored by Nature and family.
He started to diet Noya Rao, its chants and its stories told by his ancestors who were illuminated by dieting this magical tree.
Nowadays it is very difficult to find this tree, so in ceremony, the guardian spirits of this tree are called forth, who are regarded being the most ancient Shipibo people on planet Earth, called Chaykuni. In Ayahuasca ceremonies these beings are called forth, so that they may bring us their wisdom and medicine to heal our wounds from the past. Under the effects of Ayahuasca they guide us and show us us where to turn, in accordance to what we seek.
To listen to Mother Ayahuasca's call opens up great opportunities in life.
Milke:
Jessica (Widwid)
Jessica Bertram has been working in the Manu region and with Harakbut community people since 1997. She currently is the retreat organizer, cultural facilitator, tour guide and interpreter at Parign Hak. She is certified as a "médico tradicional" (traditional medical practitioner) by the Escuela Superior de Medicina Tradicional Shipibo (School of Traditional Shipibo Medicine) in Pucallpa, Perú, and is on its advisory board. ​
See her full bio here:
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FOOD & ACCOMMODATIONS
The facilities at Parign Hak are simple. The main complex contains three double occupancy cabins, two cold water showers, a dining room/kitchen, and a meeting hall that holds a growing library and community craft store. Our maloca, or ceremonial space, is located about 10 minutes by foot from the main complex, surrounded by a beautiful garden full of medicinal and edible plants.
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We offer a blend of local organic produce (bananas, plantains, manioc, papaya and much more) and river fish, combined with fresh vegetables that we bring in from Cusco, as many of these don't grow on site. Depending on the fisherman's success, we may occasionally offer organic free-range eggs and chicken on the menu. Vegetarian and vegan options can be made available upon request. Boiled water for drinking is available throughout your stay.
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Please note that there is no electricity or wifi at Parign Hak.
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In the event of any emergency, we can get internet access and primary medical assistance in Shintuya, the nearby native community.
