At Sapan Inka, we believe participating in an Ayahuasca retreat is a powerful opportunity for profound energetic and spiritual cleansing and healing. An Ayahuasca experience can be immensely favorable for those embarking on a journey of transformation and spiritual development. Our unique model is a conscious synthesis of the millenary wisdom of Amazonian medicine and the principles of depth and transpersonal psychology. We are not a center for spiritual tourism or mere Ayahuasca experiences; we are a dedicated space for exploring the deep psyche, practicing ancestral Amazonian medicine, and supporting transformative processes.
We distinguish ourselves through our philosophy of minimal interference and the unwavering shamanic and spiritual support provided in our ceremonies. Our commitment to ethics and professionalism is paramount. We believe an Ayahuasca ceremony is an opening to the reality of the soul and a world of sacred images. For this reason, we practice minimal interference during your experience of expanded states of consciousness, allowing the healing intelligence of Ayahuasca and your own inner being to guide the process. This is not abandonment or a lack of warmth; it is a conscious act of respect and trust in your innate capacity to heal and in the divine power of the medicine itself.
The transformative power of Ayahuasca is fully realized through a structured integration process. At Sapan Inka, our psychotherapeutic integration is more than a simple conversation; it is a rigorous process designed to help you assimilate, process, and effectively integrate your experiences. We provide a space for you to understand the intricate symbolic language of your visions, converting profound insights into tangible and lasting change. This is how the spiritual revelations from the ceremonies are bridged with your daily life, ensuring the journey leads to genuine personal growth.
To navigate this journey, rigorous preparation is essential. An Ayahuasca experience can be incredibly challenging, and its potency demands thorough mental, emotional, and spiritual readiness. It is crucial for participants to understand that this is not a shortcut, but a deep and profound inner work that requires commitment and maturity.
Given the serious nature of our work, we are aware that our approach may not satisfy everyone’s expectations. Those who seek a more superficial, less confrontational experience or group activities may find other centers more suitable. Our model is designed for individuals committed to holistic healing and willing to embark on a serious psychospiritual path. This is why our groups are intentionally small, to ensure the personalized and ethical attention that is the cornerstone of our years of experience and dedication.
At Sapan Inka, our commitment is to support you on your journey, respecting the authenticity of your process and providing a safe and professional environment for a genuine transformation.
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Saki
December 3, 2016 at 6:48 pmThis was my and my partner’s first experience of ayahuasca, so we had done a lot of research about it and were extremely wary about finding the right place. The experience at the retreat that Erik and Nilda create was perfect. This seems to stem from the fact that they themselves are genuinely caring, thoughtful people who care passionately about helping others and sharing their own learnings. I am usually scared to give up control, but Erik and Nilda helped to create the perfect environment, allowing me to trust them completely, to enable me to have an experience that was truly life-changing, humbling and mind-opening. That would not have been possible if I had had any doubts. I will be forever grateful to them for creating the circumstances to allow me to have breakthroughs in insight about my life and the world/universe. Gaining self-knowledge and self-healing are processes that are utterly accelerated by this retreat – I actually would never have believed what turned out to be possible before experiencing this. Not only were the ceremonies carried out perfectly (although I cannot compare to others), talking to both Erik and Nilda before and after, during the daytimes was amazing. These were some of the most enjoyable as well as valuable and interesting conversations I’ve ever had. On the physical level, the living conditions were very clean and comfortable, all the details had been thought out (details do make a difference to allow us to feel comfortable and safe). Nilda’s home-cooked food was very healthy, local, seasonal and delicious. It was also wonderful to visit Macchu Picchu together as a group, and have great guides to chat with there. I could not imagine a better retreat really. I recommend Sapan Inka extremely highly. I feel like I have not only made incredible progress for myself and those near me, I have also made deep connections and relationships that I will always be grateful for. I do believe that the world is being made significantly better due to Sapan Inka.
adamrondeau
November 6, 2016 at 6:29 pmI went to Cusco in Sep 2016. I attended the 6 day ayahuasca/san pedro/machu pichu retreat. I spend a lot of time researching different retreats and found the amount of options to be overwhelming. I chose Sapan Inka initially for a few reasons. I liked that it also included a San Pedro cermeony, and it also included machu pichu.
The main concern I had with booking a retreat through any of the many companies was to try to find one that offered what I was seeking; a genuine experience. I also didn’t want to break the bank.
My experience booking through Sapan Inka by far exceeded any of the expectations I had. The retreat house and surrounding property was absolutely beautiful. The shamans, Erik and Nilda were very prepared and knowledgeable. The food was delicious (all vegetarian – me, normally eating meat 3x a day, was very happy with the food).
The ayahuasca itself was as promised (legitimate, adequate dosages etc) and everyones experiences varied (as to be expected). Your individual experience will depend on you, but what you will for sure get with Sapan Inca is a genuine ayahuasca ceremony. It’s the real deal.
The San Pedro ceremony was a much more mild and ‘lighter’ experience. Very enjoyable, much more casual than the ayahuasca.
Not having attended any other retreats in Peru, it is hard for me to make a comparison. That being said, I have absolutely no regrets choosing Sapan Inka. Erik was the most knowledgable person I’ve met in real life in terms of psychology and philosophy, he was extremely knowledgable on nutrition, he knew a ton about Peru and its history, and was an encyclopedia of knowledge and experience when it comes to ayahuasca.
Contact me if you have any questions about my experience with Sapan Inka.
-Adam
rondeau_adam@hotmail.com
drmarine
November 6, 2016 at 12:37 pmSapan Inka was my first Ayahuasca experience. I loved it, just like I love mushrooms. The colorful visuals and intense body high combined with Erik and Nilda’s beautiful Amazon song were a perfect blend. Also, I definitely had medicinal breakthroughs, quickly analyzing and resolving personal troubles from my childhood and early adulthood.
First night is intimidating so you may feel mentally and physically confused. The second night is sensational and very relaxing. I didn’t realize the shaman (Erik + Nilda) take Ayahuasca drink before giving to anyone else. This makes sense and helps them connect with where we (guests) are at in each phase of the 2 hour high.
Location and facility couldn’t be better. Isolated in the Sacred Valley 2 hours from Cusco, below a large waterfall, and quick access to solitude. Food and accommodation was great.
If you are nervous about what to expect, know that Erik’s questionnaire (emailed to you prior to the retreat) is taken very seriously. Erik study’s it and talks through it with you prior to taking Ayahuasca.
Overall a fun and enlightening experience. +No bugs!
Elenchen
November 6, 2016 at 5:54 amI attended a 6 days Machu Picchu retreat with Erik and Nilda and I can highly recommend their work!
The retreat has been really well organized and it was a very loving experience to be part of the group. I felt really comfortable and safe with the caring guidance of Erik and Nilda. Their knowledge and advice helped me to integrate this really wonderful experience.
On top of that, the food was extraordinarily delicious and the place was so amazing! The perfect surrounding to connect to nature and meditate!
Thank you so much for everything!!!
Dmitry
November 5, 2016 at 10:17 pmI did 6-days Ayahuasca and Machu Picchu Retreat in Sapan Inka with Erik and Nilda. That is one of the most fantastic adventures in my life! In the beginning I planed to have ayauasca ceremonies in Amazonian Peru, but I wanted to visit Machu Picchu so much,so I stated to look for retreats near Cusco and found the Sapan inka’s website. The more I did read, the more I was getting a feeling that it’s the place to be for me . Just the way Erik and Nilda describe their approach to using ayahuasca in ceremonies, medical spiritual historical and cultural aspects,made me believe that they are not doing it for money, but really want to share their knowledge with other people. And I was 100% right about that.
In 6 days we have had 2 ayahuasca ceremonies, San Pedro ceremony and visited Machu Picchu. Pretty intense, but It was a very balanced program with enough time to learn your lessons, analyze them and relax and enjoy amazing surroundings of Sacred Valley. Erik and Nilda are such wonderful people, who make you feel very comfortable, safe, protected and cared of. They work with small groups of people (4-6 people) and create really family like atmosphere where everyone gets a lot of attention all the time. Taking the ayahuasca is a very unusual experience,sometimes even not so pleasant and it’s very important to have the Shamans, who you trust to, who will support you, protect, help you and after the ceremony describe and translate your experience to you. After each ceremony we had individual interviews with Erik where he listened to each of us and gave his insights and recommendations. He and Nilda generously shared with us their deep knowledge about medicine plants, healthy nutrition, psychology,spirituality and history of Incas and Peru. We had very interesting conversation with them. They are very good hosts: our accommodation was comfortable, food fantastic and all our transportation and the tour to Machu Picchu very well organized. I don’t write here about my Ayahuasca ,San Pedro and Machu Picchu experiences because you have to experience it for youself and I don’t want to spoil fun, but I highly recommend Sapan Inka and I am very grateful to Erik and Nilda for their fantastic job and dedication. Much Love!