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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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FarhanQ
January 17, 2015 at 12:00 amI visited Erik and Sapan inka in 2012, and their work with medicines is both safe and hospitable. The environment is perfect and the mountain view for the last ceremony is exceptionally powerful. I am forever grateful for my time in Cusco and Sapan Inka.
jasonfrahm
November 24, 2014 at 12:00 amI have been blessed to work with Erik and Nilda of Sapan Inka over several years. I am so grateful for the beauty and integrity they share as human beings as well as adept guides of the plant medicine.
Of over a dozen ayahuasqueros that i have worked with, Sapan Inka are the only ones who I personally still refer people to work with. You are assured a authentic, safe and powerful experience with these shaman.
Erik holds the masculine in ceremony with such gentle, yet empowered strength. Nailed holds the feminine in ceremony with such beauty and grace. The two together offer such a unique-balanced way of experiencing the plants.
You will be happy you chose to work with Sapan Inka:)
Feel free to reach out to me to ask more questions: jasoncfrahm.com
Maureensan
November 9, 2014 at 12:00 amI live in Cusco and have taken part in several ayahuasca ceremonies with different masters. By far, the best experience I have had was with Erik and Nilda and, in fact, when asked for recommendations, they are the only people I have 100% confidence in referring people to.
First of all, as people, they have the most gentle and loving energy. From the first time I met them (and I?ve known them for years), I felt that this work was a calling for them and that they were doing it to help people as opposed to as a way to make money.
You are completely supported throughout the retreat. Welcomed into their tranquil home in the Sacred Valley, Erik takes all the time you need to be sure that your questions are answered and you are ready for the ceremony. He speaks English quite well, something that is rare in the shaman who is actually doing the ceremony. After each ceremony he speaks with each person individually to help them integrate their experience into their lives.
The ceremony itself is beautiful, and having both Erik and Nilda present is a special treat. You really feel the difference having both the male and female energy guiding the experience. I especially appreciate that it is done traditionally, with the icaros being sung (the songs that the plant teaches to the shamans). I?ve been in other ceremonies where the songs used could be any sacred songs and I much prefer the actual ayahuasca music as opposed to songs to Krishna, lovely as they may be. I could actually feel the plant responding at different times to the specific songs being sung, even down to the last after we were in our beds, telling the plant it was time to let go and let us sleep. Although I couldn?t hear or understand the words, the plant and I instantly responded.
Having the retreats limited to just four participants is also a great benefit. It makes it that much easier for the energy of the ceremony to be controlled and ensures that you are able to have the experience that you need without being unduly affected by that of the people around you. This is also helped by the fact that Erik screens all participants before allowing them to join the retreat, for their benefit and the benefit of all who partake.
Staying at Erik and Nilda?s home, enjoying their company, the delicious food and the gorgeous setting alone makes me want to go back for another ceremony. If you?re at all concerned or nervous about drinking ayahuasca, you could not ask for a better space or people to guide you than this.
MGamaliel
September 27, 2014 at 12:00 amSeeking out the right spiritual journey is important, but having the right people to help you along the way is even more important. I began my journey not knowing what to expect or which provider I should use. After researching local providers of ceremonies in Cusco, I came across Sapan Inka. After reaching out to Erik and Nilda, I was pleasantly surprised to find that they genuinely cared about providing a good experience from the very beginning.
They took great care and effort to answer any questions I had and they made sure that I understood the process. During the ceremony, they made sure that no comfort was spared and that nothing would interfere with the process. After the ceremony was the next most important part, the reintegration. This completion of the ceremony on the following day made Erik and Nilda’s service invaluable. They were always well informed on what changes I needed to make to experience the full potential of the medicine. They also took time to give good life advice and they made sure to answer any questions I may have had. Their service was so good that I have had 5 ceremonies during 3 visits with them.
In the end, this is all very high spiritual work and it’s important to make sure that you have the right people to guide you along the way. Having a comfortable atmosphere is just as important as having knowledgeable people to facilitate the work. Deciding that Erik and Nilda would guide me through my experience with the medicine was the best decision I could’ve made for myself. If you want a more authentic and caring experience you may have to journey much further away and even then, you may never find one. Good luck in your journey. Love and light to you.
we are one
September 22, 2014 at 12:00 amIt is with great respect and appreciation that I write this review for Sapan Inka Project.
Our retreat took place in March of 2012. It was my first and only experience with both Ayahuasca and San Pedro. I traveled with a group of 4 very different participants, all of which had life changing experiences while in the care of Erik and Nilda. 3 of the 4 participants in our group had never been exposed to Ayahuasca, and were a bit apprehensive as we ventured into unknown territory. Each of us were required to fill out a questionnaire prior to being approved to participate. We were then given specific dietary guidelines to follow during the weeks leading up to our retreat. There are so many positive things to point out about our trip, but the most important was the care and love that we each felt from the leaders, Erik and Nilda. This is not a money making venture where they are bringing in large groups of people to participate, but a genuine spiritual retreat. Even though we were crossing into unknown territory, I never felt alone or afraid. All my questions were answered both before and after ceremony. We each represented different belief systems; an atheist, a Christian, a Buddhist and a New Age practitioner. Each of us were brought to deeper places in our spiritual lives through the experiences. For those that have not taken Ayahuasca, I would recommend reading various reviews of the Shaman and the retreat centers prior to signing up. Proper leadership during the experience is critical. The mind is exposed to new realms and dimensions beyond anything that can be verbally communicated. It was extremely important for me to be able to discuss my experience with someone who understood. Erik and Nilda are doing this because they are true healers. They are full of God’s love and compassion and you will notice a true connection to Spirit in both of them. I loved the small setting for each ceremony. The first ceremony had 4 participants and 3 Shaman. The second ceremony had 2 participants and 3 Shaman. This is almost unheard of due to the mass marketing of Ayahuasca, but is of the utmost importance for those truly seeking a life changing experience. The advise I received from Erik was the best spiritual advise I have ever received. Over 2 years have passed since my experience and I am still experiencing positive results from the plant medicine. If you are being led to this experience, you could not be in better hands than those of the Sapan Inka Project. All of my future experiences will be under the love and care of Erik and Nilda. You will gain life long friends and will be safe and secure as you experience a new level of consciousness. My spiritual understanding and knowledge has been altered in a very positive way and I will always be indebted to Erik and Nilda for the love and care that they so willingly shared with us during our time in the Sacred Valley. We also all LOVED being able to also combine this retreat with a once in a lifetime trip to Machu Picchu. If you are undecided, I encourage you to make the decision to attend. You will forever be grateful that you did!