PERU - SACRED SELF CARE

A yoga + creativity retreat in the heart of the Sacred Valley.

Welcome to Cusco! We will drive you for 1.5 hours from the airport to the Sacred Valley, through stunning mountains, where you will meet your hosts, Chelsea + Milan.
We will begin our retreat with an intention setting welcome circle, followed by a Despacho Ceremony, which is a sacred ritual rooted in the spiritual traditions of the Andean people. It is an offering to Pachamama, Mother Earth, and the mountain spirits. It is an opportunity to express gratitude, seek healing, set intentions, and release any energy that no longer serves us.
Dinner + Bonfire.

Energizing Yoga Flow
Breakfast at Munay Sonqo.
9AM departure from Munay Sonqo to explore Pisac’s Archeological Park, one of the most impressive Incan sites in the Sacred Valley, and Pisac’s Market, one of the most famous artisanal markets in the Cusco region.
Lunch with the indigenous community at Huchuy Qosqo.
Visit the peaceful water temple at Urca.
Creativity Workshop + Restorative Yoga - These workshops will begin with elements of art therapy and close with restorative yoga.
Dinner at Munay Sonqo.

We will begin our day at 4AM to enjoy the iconic two hour train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. The train will carry us through spectacular scenery, traversing mountains, rivers, and gorges.
Boxed breakfast in Aguas Calientes and then an exploration of Machu Picchu with a spiritual guide.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes.
Dinner + Rest at Munay Sonqo.

Morning Meditation + Grounding Flow
11AM departure from Munay Sonqo to explore Maras, ancient salt evaporation ponds used since pre-Incan times, and Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural terraces, believed to be used by the Incas as an agricultural laboratory that allowed the Incas to study how crops grow in different climates. We will enjoy a boxed lunch.
We will also visit Chinchero, a charming Andean village known for its Incan ruins, vibrant textiles and stunning views. Here we will watch a demonstration of traditional Andean weaving techniques.
Creativity Workshop + Restorative Yoga
Dinner at Munay Sonqo.

Those of us choosing to visit Rainbow Mountain also known as Vinicunca, will leave Munay Sonqo at 4AM for a three to four hour journey by car to Rainbow Mountain. This geological wonder is known for its colorful stripes, composed of 14 different minerals.
At the high elevation of over 17,000 feet above sea level, the 4.5 mile hike can take three to four hours.
After our hike we will return to Munay Sonqo in time for dinner and rest.
For those of you who prefer to rest, this will be a great day to enjoy the spa, an optional massage, or a short hike to the nearby Arin Waterfall.

Our final day in the Sacred Valley will be at Munay Sonqo. We will begin the day with a grounding yoga class and after breakfast, enjoy a creativity workshop.
After lunch we will give back to our Andean hosts by participating in a service project with Sach’a Munay Land, Munay Sonqo’s non-profit organization. We can choose between working on a local school’s project or on a permaculture project on the property.
We will end our retreat with a closing circle and bonfire.