Sacred Self Care Retreat
Yoga and art therapy retreat in Peru’s Sacred Valley! March 22-28th 2025
March 22-28th 2025
Join us for the Sacred Self Care Retreat in Peru’s Sacred Valley!
Join us in exploring the mystical medicine the elements offer on sacred land in Peru, to connect with Self and Spirit through movement and creativity.
Deeply care for yourself this spring
A full immersive week of art therapy, yoga, nourishing meals, excursions to sacred sites, Andean rituals, fire ceremonies, cacao, journaling and connecting with others.
Let yourself be spiritually transformed by this magical place.
Logistics &
Inclusions:
Six Night Stay at Munay Sonqo Retreat + Yoga Center
Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Yoga Classes with Milan
Art + Creativity Workshops with MFT and Art Therapist, Chelsea Owens
Excursions to Chincheros, Maras + Moray
Full day excursion to Pisac
Full day excursion to Macchu Picchu
Full day excursion Rainbow Mountain
Bonfires
Service Project
Spa Session (optional)
Yoga Mats + Props
Airport Transfers from Cusco Airport to Munay Sonqo
Tentative Schedule:
Day 1: Welcome + Despacho Ceremony
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.
Day 2: Pisac + Urca
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.
Day 3: Full Day Excursion to Machu Picchu!
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.
Day 4: Chinchero, Maras + Moray
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.
Day 5: Full Day Excursion to Rainbow Mountain, aka Vinicunca, or Sacred Self Care
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.
Day 6: Closing in Service to Others
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.
Day 7: Until Next Time!
Morning Yoga Flow
Breakfast at Munay Sonqo.
Departure to Cusco Airport.
Marvel at the wonders of peru and all your inner artist yo bloom
We will spend a day at Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain, visit small artistic villages and markets, take Andean painting or weaving or ceramics workshops or relax with spa treatments.
Packages:
Triple Room $2900: Three separate twin beds with ensuite private bathroom.
Double Room $3200: Two separate twin beds with ensuite private bathroom.
Single Room $3600: Private room with queen sized bed + ensuite bathroom.
Email sacredselfcareretreats@gmail.com or milanita@gmail.com to book!
