At Sapan Inka, we believe that participating in an Ayahuasca retreat offers a profound opportunity for deep energetic cleansing, spiritual awakening, and personal healing. Our unique approach is a conscious synthesis of traditional Amazonian plant medicine and the principles of transpersonal psychology. We are not a center for spiritual tourism; we are a dedicated sanctuary for psychospiritual exploration, ancestral healing, and genuine personal transformation.
A Safe, Sacred, and Respectful Ceremonial Space
We distinguish ourselves through high ethical standards, personalized care, and unwavering energetic support during every ceremony. We honor a philosophy of conscious support: we respect the wisdom of expanded states of consciousness, allowing the healing intelligence of Ayahuasca and your own inner guidance to unfold naturally without unnecessary interference.
Safety and participant well-being are at the core of our practice:
Depth Psychotherapy & Integration
The transformative power of Ayahuasca is fully realized through structured integration. At Sapan Inka, psychotherapeutic integration goes beyond simple conversation. We provide a professional framework to help you interpret the symbolic language of your visions, bridging deep spiritual insights into tangible, lasting life changes.
Preparation & Commitment
An Ayahuasca journey can be intensely challenging and demands emotional readiness, maturity, and commitment. Our approach is designed for individuals seeking authentic inner work rather than a superficial experience. To ensure safety and deep, personalized attention, we intentionally keep our retreat groups very small.
A Warm Welcome to Your Healing Journey
Embarking on a path of sacred medicine is a courageous step toward self-discovery, emotional freedom, and inner peace. We understand that taking this step requires trust, and we are committed to holding a safe, honorable, and compassionate space where you can safely release old burdens and reconnect with your true self.
If you feel called to work with us, we warmly invite you to begin this journey. Whether you wish to explore the details of our retreats or simply prefer a personal connection before applying, we welcome you to schedule a private 15-minute video call with us. We look forward to meeting you and walking alongside you on your path to healing.
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BarmeyU
August 15, 2023 at 4:19 pmI chose Sapan Inka to be the place for me to experience Ayahuasca for the first time because I am wary of places that host 20 – 30 + participants. I did not feel something like that would be appropriate for my first experience. Sapan Inka’s maximum amount of people they host is 6 or 7. I spoke with Erik, the main guide and organizer, beforehand via Zoom. He gained my trust and was very responsive. Also, from the price and all the fantastic reviews, I was convinced that this was a genuine place of healing that was not motivated by profit or commercial success.
One great way to know if you’ll click with a center might be to take a look with their negative reviews, and see how they handled them. Were they responsive? Did they deal with the situation in a reasonable and fair way?
I did the seven-day retreat here, and I’m so glad my assumptions were correct. I’ve only been back home to normal life for a week now, but the change in my life has been palpable.
By some stroke of fate, I was the only attendee when I arrived during one of the busiest seasons. But no expenses or services were spared for the whole duration of my stay. They were happy to take me in, treat me like family, and show me all this medicine had to offer. I drank with a Shibipo priest from the jungle, took part in a traditional blessing from an Andean priest, and experienced perhaps one of the most unique and inspiring musical performances from their Healing Sound Session on San Pedro Day.
The schedule was all planned out and well organized. The food was modest but delicious and exactly what was needed. After each ceremony, Erik provided invaluable psychological and scientific insight into how to interpret my experiences, and he outlined a path on how to continue my development after the retreat ended through local resources in my hometown, literature, and lifestyle changes.
Now I am back to my normal life for several weeks and still buzzing with high vibrations, although I can feel it waning slowly. However, my mind, body, and spirit feel clean, and my energy and lifestyle have changed. I lost about 10 lbs, and I can feel this renewed energy reverberating to those around me in real tangible ways and results. I am so grateful for the experience and glad I did it at Sapan Inka.
Anneka
March 26, 2023 at 12:18 amI could not wish for better place and people to have my first Ayahuasca experience. Eric and Hilda are so caring and nice people and supported me a lot on my journey that did not go as I ever assumed but they acted very professionally and helped me to recover. I felt very safe and held. On top Eric is very knowledgable in field of psychology and help me a lot to understand the way my Ayuhuasca experience unfolded. The retreat house has magical vibe and is surrounded by beautiful mountains. It can only highly recommend this place. Thank you Eric and Nilda. I will never forget your hospitality and care!!
shaykwon
January 9, 2023 at 11:35 amI did the 5 day retreat with Erik and Nilda in April 2022 and it was an experience I’ll never forget. I feel like I got 10 years of therapy in 1 night. As a therapist, I really wanted to try the Aya experience with another therapist and it definitely did not disappoint. Erik’s presence was calm yet also inviting.
I also loved how small the group was. I went by myself and felt like by the end I had developed a close bond with my group, which made the experience even better.
cmaivu
January 7, 2023 at 8:44 pmIf you’re reading this review, then you already know this is the place for you! Erik and Nilda are so kind and the best teachers to guide and provide support for you on this journey. They really care about you – making sure you’re comfortable and there to provide guidance before and after the ceremonies. The retreat is purposefully intimate which is what you want. Their home is incredibly comfortable – your own bed and bathroom! I didn’t see other places that provided this. You know they really live this life – it’s not just a business. I’m so grateful to have had this opportunity to have done this with them – the lessons I’ve learned will truly last a lifetime.
ATXAYA
January 7, 2023 at 6:38 pmSafe and enlightening first experience with Ayahuasca. Erik and Nilda were very kind, helpful, and responsive.
I have been working on integrating my experiences since the retreat and have felt more aligned and centered with myself and my truth. I have found myself taking action steps to help make progress towards having a quieter mind, a more present heart/head/soul, and a deeper respect and appreciation for my personal time. I also have been able to put a lot of perspective regarding my strengths, weaknesses, and areas in which I could grow.
I have found myself setting better boundaries, approaching time with a more sacred view, putting fear in perspective, and operating from a more courageous and aligned sense of self.
An incredible experience. Thank you for opening up my mind, heart and soul in a safe and home-y space.