Highlights of our retreat:
Day 1, We arrive into Cusco and acclimate to the altitude. Late afternoon we walk the cobblestone streets of San Blas and visit the Korikancha Temple, the holiest site during the Incan times.
Day 2, We visit the Incan site of Saksaywaman and Tampumachay. A traditional coca-leaf ceremony invites you to tap into the presence and energies of Mother Earth. We drive to the sacred valley in the afternoon.
Day 3, Dedicated to Mother Earth. Relax in the splendors of nature and enjoy a tour of the Seven Chakra Gardens at the retreat center. Optional private coca-leaf reading with an authentic Qero healer visiting from the high Andes. After dinner, a full group Andean offering and transformative fire ceremony. The ceremony serves as a wonderful preparation of mind, body and spirit for our pilgrimage to Machu Picchu.
Day 4, We visit P'isaq overlooking impressive Incan terraces. Hike to the Temple of the Sun and walk in a silent personal vision quest.
Day 5, We leave for Machu Picchu. Enjoy a fabulous guided tour of the ancient “City of Light.”
Day 6, Visit the ceremonial site of Ollantaytampu and its famous Sun Temple. Lunch on own in the quaint picturesque town.
Day 7, A morning hike to the town of Urubamba through farming neighborhoods, visit a typical, lively Peruvian market and the famous Seminario ceramics shop. We close after dinner with Andean music performance.
Day 8, Departure
10 am check out time. One group bus transfer at check-out takes the group to the Cusco airport to connect to Lima, and flight home.
Experience Peru: Sacred Valley Yoga Retreat
September 21-28, 2024
Journey through time and immerse in past and present local culture on this one-of-a-kind Peru yoga retreat. You’ll hike the last miles of the famous Inca Trail, visit Machu Picchu, connect with indigenous communities well off the beaten path, explore the archaeological and soak up Andean wonders through all of your senses.
Experience Cusco and the awe-inspiring history of the former capital of the Incan Empire. You will stay in luxury accommodations to help you relax and integrate the day’s adventures. Enjoy organic gourmet vegetarian meals daily. You’ll be led by local experts specific to the day’s adventure, from visits with the Quechua Andean community to a traditional Despacho Ceremony. Deepen your understanding of yoga with our daily practice. Tune into the pure Sacred Valley energies and meditate or relax in the renowned Chakra Gardens. Our week will culminate in a sound healing ceremony! There will be time for personal add-ons such as private coco leaf readings, spa treatments and more!
You’ll actively immerse in the culture through physical and mental activity on this Peru yoga retreat. You’ll return home imbued with a sense of serenity and an appreciation of ancient wisdom and truths from the Sacred Valley. You’ll feel a reverence for the deep history of the land and a respect for the varied cultures and people of Peru.
Rooms will be given out on a first-come-first-served basis.
The spacious luxury rooms, designed using feng shui principles, include a seating area and offer mountain and garden views. The cozier garden rooms are tucked away in charming spots throughout the gardens.
Each room has its own private modern bathroom and entry to the gardens. The welcoming Quechua staff places fresh flowers in each room, and provides hot water bottles for your bed at night. To maintain a tranquil retreat atmosphere, rooms have no television sets or telephones.
Peru: Sacred Valley Yoga Retreat…
Single Occupancy Early Bird until 3/31 $4100
After 3/31 $4300
Double Occupancy Early Bird until 3/31 $3300
After 3/31 $3500
Book your retreat with $750 non-refundable deposit. 3 monthly payments thereafter. Full payment due by July 1, 2024.
What your tuition includes:
7 nights accomodations at retreat Center in Peru’s Sacred Valley
All breakfasts & three course dinners — gourmet organic, farm-to-table vegetarian meals
Daily yoga classes
Machu Picchu Day Trip
Cusco Day Trip including a stop at Saksaywayman (large stone archeological site)
Andean Ritual Fire Ceremony with a Qero Pakko healer
Sound Ceremony with local sound practitioner
Unlimited access to the Seven Chakra Healing Gardens
Warm hearted service from the devoted Quechua staff at the retreat center
What your tuition does not include:
Airfare
Transport to/from retreat center
Lunches
Tips
Alcoholic beverages
Laundry or spa services