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Sapan Inka: Small groups (7 people) and integration sessions
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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.
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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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Volker
May 12, 2015 at 12:00 amI was with my girlfriend in their retreat in april 2015 and while she was able to just stay at my side without participating it was my first experience with ayahuasca.
It was the one of the best decisions I have made so far. The accomodation they provide is simple but beautiful and the surroundings are amazing.
The experience itself was an absolute amazing one and I am very glad I was introduced and guided by the two. The groups are very small (4 people max) which makes up for a very pleasant time and hands on talks before and after the ceremonies. And having a woman and a man guiding the ceremony gave me great comfort. You will always feel held and cared for. The preparation with Erik is serious and on point and gave me a good feeling right from the start. He also picked me up after my cleaning and gave me advices long after the retreat itself. The dishes they served are just delicous too!
Overall you can not fail with this retreat and if you decide to have your experiences with the two I wish you an experience as pleasant and changing as mine was.
I’m looking forward to another journey with Nilda and Erik in the future!
Manuel
April 24, 2015 at 12:00 amThe only thing I’d like to say is that there are no words able to describe what a life-changing experience this was for me. Ayahuasca put me in touch with my inner soul, my ‘god’ and I simply found the answers I was looking for. I removed blocks from my past, my childhood, I got solutions and I even got hints of very important things which happened to me after that, in the nearby future. Mystic, it’s not hard to believe that Ayahuaska is considered to be a Goddess plant. San Pedro, the male God plant, is lighter but gives the chance to connect with nature and complete the cleaning process started with Ayahuaska. Erik and Nilda are the humblest and most genuine people I’ve ever met and I couldn’t wish to be led into this journey by anybody better. They’re extremely knowledgable, experienced, caring and spiritually powerful, always there ready to support, advise and guide. On top of that their house is beautiful, right in the middle of a magnificient display of nature, and the food they provide you with…is just perfect! We also went to Machu Picchu, guided by Raul(…I think this was his name!!!), who showed us the spiritual side of this Wonder of the World, away from the touristic one! I would definitely recommend this retreat to anyone with the strong intention of purificating his/her mind and soul, willing to get a deeper and more truthful self knowledge. As Erik said to me when I was there, then it’s up to us to apply in the daily life the lessons we learn with the teacher plants, in order to successfully proceed with our process of self spiritual development. I’m now trying to apply that every day of my life. I will definitely be back! Thank you Erik and Nilda. For everything…
evacon
April 14, 2015 at 12:00 amSapan Inka Retreat under Erik and Nilda’s guidance was a very memorable experience. I wasn’t sure what to expect initially but was comforted by reading so many great reviews from other participants.
When we arrived in Calca we first encountered the remarkable nature surrounding the retreat house. We then met Erik and Nilda and immediately felt the warmth, and genuine caring which was very palpable. Our retreat was for 6 days, included 2 Ayahuasca ceremonies, trip to Machu Picchu and also San Pedro ceremony.
Even though, those ceremonies are very personal, can be challenging at times, there was never doubt that we all were very safe and it was under caring supervision of both Erik and Nilda.
They are very special people, who are here to assist others with their psychological, emotional, spiritual and physical journey in a very caring, professional and intuitive way.
We all came out much stronger with new insights.
The whole time we were there we had a wonderful organic, vegetarian, fresh food, prepared daily by Nilda, assisted by Erik. I still miss their food, the wonderful nature everywhere around and mainly their company.
I would highly recommend Sapan Inka to anyone who is ready to search within and go through cleansing and reconnecting with the nature.
Many thanks to Erik and Nilda for their wonderful project which I hope to revisit.
Jeffsamantha
April 14, 2015 at 12:00 amMy girlfriend and I recently visited Erik and Nilda for the first time. This was also our first ayahuasca experience.
The surroundings where they live and do the ceremonies are absolutely perfect. Their retreat house is very comfortable and tranquil. The food they prepare follows a strict diet but it is prepared in such a loving way and it tastes excellent also!
From the very beginning it is obvious that both Erik and Nilda really care about each and every individual who come to them. The preparation for the ceremonies and the subsequent preparation for post ceremony life is extremely thorough and thought out with care. It is also very personalized.
Without going into detail about our personal experiences, we can tell you that the actual ceremonies are amazingly well thought out and professional. Both Erik and Nilda are master healers and they truly know how to give you the most of the experience. Another important aspect is that they only accept four people at a time in the ceremonies which allows them to really focus on each individual.
If anyone needs any more advice or has any questions feel free to email me.
jeffreycorno@gmail.com
SereneKiwi
April 12, 2015 at 12:00 amMy first Ayahuasca and San Pedro experience was at Nilda’s and Eriks beautiful retreat in March of 2015.
By putting the experience into words cannot describe the feelings of love and beauty that is the experience at Sapan Inka Project.
The retreat is in a cosy home and at all times did I feel safe and secure, the number of participants is limited so being able to connect with Erik and Nilde is easy and you are not left wanting for answers about your very own experience. Before and after each ceremony you get to sit one on one with Erik to discuss what you would like to get out of the experience and then after the ceremony what happened to you personally during the ceremony in respect to your own visions, feelings or thoughts.
The ayahuasca medicine was perfectly strong and the icaros sung by Erik and Nilde were so beautiful; I was left with the most wonderful sense of being made whole after the 2nd ceremony and in the morning at breakfast felt like I was on cloud 9, in complete bliss. 🙂
The location near the foot of a beautiful mountain with views of a large waterfall in the distance, the walk up a beautiful track to experience nature at its finest. The traditional San Pedro ceremony for me on the 2nd last day were all life changing experiences. I never have felt such Gratitude before in my life, it is not just a word with meaning anymore, it is a word with meaning and feeling.
While there on retreat there was a lovely young couple from New York who were laughing and chatting with each other in a state of sublime happiness, if you are looking for answers in your relationships then this place is for you, me, well I’m going back again as soon as I’ve saved up my pennies. The couple from New York were there for the 3rd time because they found it so healing.
Personally, I’m still discovering little secrets about myself weeks after the ceremony, many parts of the puzzle that is me have fallen into place nicely after this special time away from my home in Australia.
My next journey to Peru and Sapan Inka project will no doubt be with another special friend in my life and maybe my 24 year old daughter in 2016