DIETAS
A dieta is a sacred process that is entered into with the spirit of the plant, Tobacco (the medicine). In undertaking a dieta process, a commitment is made to connect deeply with the spirit of tobacco, opening the heart and mind. In the traditional amazonian way, a dieta is conducted in isolation. Isolation allows the opportunity to silence the outside world by removing all distractions, enabling the dieter to listen deeply to the spirit of tobacco, his messages and guidance. In the silence, master tobacco begins to open the doors of connection long forgotten. Master Tobacco opens doors to divine connection, our soul and to the natural world through rememberance. Encouraging the dieter to be present in life, to see and feel in different way, with clarity and purpose from a heart opened and grounded space. In dieta a relationship is formed between the dieter and the spirit of Tobacco. The beginning of this sacred relationship can be further nurtured and deepen after the dieta itself has been completed. The dieta experience is when we go into isolation for a certain amount of time. We allow ourselves to go inwards with the plant ally without any distractions so that we can clear the chaos within and receive the clarity we are seeking.
TOBACCO
Tobacco has been used by indigenous groups throughout the Americas for centuries. His medicine is revered as sacred and used both medicinally and spiritually. Tobacco also known as mapacho in Peru, refers specifically to the plant species Nicotiana Rustica. In Amazonia, Tobacco is known as a Master Teacher Plant and the ‘Father of All Plants’ from which all trees and plants originated. Within Amazonia, Tobacco is believed to be the first plant gifted by God to Humanity. His medicine heals on all levels of the human being – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Master Tobacco brings grounding, clarity, strong protection and heart openings. Master Tobacco is a strong dreaming plant, opening the dream space and a messenger plantcarrying our prayers on his sacred smoke to the heavens.
“TOBACCO ALLOWS US TO SEE THINGS AS THEY ACTUALLY ARE.” ~JASON GRECHANIK
ROLE OF A TABAQUERA/O
The Tabaquera’s primary role is to be of service to the medicine of tobacco and to the dieter. They offer application and consultation with the dieter prior to undertaking the dieta. As the dieta begins, they call to the medicine and open a sacred space with the medicine, listening to the divine intelligence of Tobacco to guide the individual process of the dieter’s journey. The spirit of tobacco works through the Tabaquera/o to bring forth specifically what the dieter may require during the process of dieta. The Tabaquera serves as a clear channel for the medicine of tobacco, guiding the dieter in understanding the process of dieta and how the medicine is communicating to the dieter, particularly in the dream space. Upon completion of the dieta, the Tabaqura/a ensures the sacred space that was opened is closely securely with deep gratitude and prayer.
YOUR TABAQUERA
TIMMIE KIMBA LARODE
Timmie Larode is a multi-dimensional healer, Tobaquera, and Medicine Woman born in Trinidad and Tobago.
As a young child, she witnessed her mom taking care of the sick people in the village, with her prayers, touch, and spiritual baths. She knew one day she wanted to serve as her mom did. However, coming to America as a teenager shifted that prayer for her until a deep call to serve occurred in 2017. In 2017 she began her part of walking the red road. Offering Shamanic meditation to her friends and the community. She later deepened her healing tools by becoming a shamanic reiki practitioner.
Much of her work is deeply rooted around healing the inner child and healing trauma within the collective, especially for her black and brown relatives. Her work comes with an infusion of Caribbean and African spirituality.
Timmie also serves as a birth doula, spiritual mentor, shamanic practitioner, Reiki practitioner, and intuitive guide.
Timmie is based in Brooklyn, New York, and Peru.
YOUR TABAQUERA
LISA WOZNIAK
Lisa Wozniak is a trained Tabaquera working with the medicine of Tobacco, as a Master Plant teacher, offering ceremonies and Master Plant dietas. Lisa also works within the energetic field utilizing light language sacred geometrics codes, crystalline, sound healing and primus activation techniques to restore balance bringing forth a re-connection to the divine within.
DIETA INVESTMENT
TENT EXPERIENCE: $1675 USD
Dieter provides their own small tent and camping gear
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PRIVATE ROOM: $ 1900 USD
$500 USD | non Refundable Deposit to secure your spot
Dieta Costs Include:
Initial consultation & recommendation
8 days / 7 nights plant dieta
Daily Plant Dieta Ceremony
Light Daily Breakfast & Lunch (evening are fasting for the Plant Dieta)
Room or camping (Bring your own tents & gear)
Access to the Retreat House facilities (bathroom, kitchen, shower)
Daily support and coaching from Timmie and LISA
Post Dieta Integration Support
Accommodations
Cancellation/Refund policy: No exceptions to this policy. A 50% refund is available if cancelling 61 days or more from retreat start date. Then, due to limited retreat spots and costs to cover retreat, no refunds are available if cancelling 60 days or less prior to retreat. If one spot is cancelled in a shared room, the room becomes open for another random registration. If retreat is cancelled due to Covid-19 or any other reason, a full refund is provided. **Please note: Alma Alignment follow government guidelines for Covid-19. Status/numbers of covid-19 may change by your retreat date – above policy remains in place including reasons related to covid-19.
