The shaman will open a learning dieta with a different set of icaros specifically designed to allow the dietero to connect with and receive knowledge from the plants. A learning dieta is a level higher than a healing dieta and is not open to everyone. If you have not previously worked with Kestenyoi, a consult is required to determine if you are ready for a learning dieta or if there is healing that needs to be done first. While learning dietas are necessary for one apprenticing to becoming a curandero in the Shipibo tradition, it is not required to commit your life to this path to receive a dieta of this type. One may choose to open a learning dieta if, after their healing dieta, they feel called to work with other plants to continue healing subtler issues, expanding their knowledge of the spiritual world, or for learning different gifts and abilities that can complement their primary life's work. It is important to note here that it is not enough to complete one, or even two learning dietas to become a Shipibo Curandero. The path is arduous and requires years of intensive dietas, training, practice, and guidance from an experienced teacher for one to attain this level of mastery. For more information on learning dietas, please feel free to reach out