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.
If you wish to explore the details of our retreats or simply prefer a more personal connection before beginning your journey, we invite you to schedule a 15-minute video call with us.
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snb
April 15, 2022 at 3:04 pmI am so grateful to have found Erik & Nilda and to have had the opportunity to experience such a powerful life changing retreat with the two of them facilitating. The property is beautiful, and coupled with the warmth radiating from the hosts made for a very comfortable journey.
The small group (6 people total while I was there), though fully prepared meals, peaceful grounds, nearby hiking, incredible private sound journey, powerful ceremonies, well organized trip to Machu Picchu…all highlights of this invaluable experience.
If ayahuasca is calling you and you’re looking for an affirmation, let this be it. My life has changed tremendously and in ways that are hard to fathom. The medicine is still working & I am still tapping into everything I took away from my time in Peru. I can sincerely and wholeheartedly recommend Erik & Nilda to guide you through your ceremony.
Orlando
April 15, 2022 at 10:12 amI received the inspiration to go and have this experience, after seeing on TV how Ayahuasca has worked since ancient times in the human being; then after researching all the online sponsored retreats I came to Sapan Inka for a wonderfully powerful, healing and transformative retreat. Sapan Inka inspired confidence and I confirmed with the help given by Erik, Nilda and La Negra (the Dog) an important member of the house in her beautiful, cozy and spacious place.
My experience was so important and revealing that I am going to repeat it this coming May 2022…
y_soroush
May 25, 2021 at 2:54 pmEverything was PERFECT! Nilda and Eric are amazing people. Very kind, caring, and loving. Their house is beautiful and very peaceful. We really enjoyed staying with them for a week in 2020. Highly recommend them. Thank you both for everything 🙂
minq1979
May 20, 2021 at 6:55 pmThere is not enough space to express the amount of gratitude I have for my experiences at Sapan Inka with Erik and Nilda, they are so welcoming and create not just a safe environment but a loving one as well and I am eternally grateful. I have experienced 3 retreats (2 six day retreats) with them, my last was Dec of 2020 and all have been life changing. And I will be back in another 2 years!
I researched ayahuasca for years before I got the guts to travel alone, as a young black woman to a country where I do not speak the language in search of an experience that could heal and bring clarity to my life.
I traveled to Peru on a group tour in 2011 and didn’t tell my tour guide I was leaving for one night to participate in a ritual until the car Erik and Nilda arranged to pick me up arrived and my tour guide was furious! He pleaded with me not to go, warned me about all the various things that could happen but no alarm bells within me went off so I left. When I arrived at the retreat in the dead of night Erik came to greet us. The driver handed his phone to Erik and then Erik handed the phone to me, my tour guide was on the other end super excited for me and told me I was blessed to have found them, to enjoy my time and take it all in.
The retreat house is beautiful, I had my own room and bathroom. The small groups of 4-6 give a great balance of time alone to digest and reflect on your experience and also creates an intimate familial environment amongst the participants where each time I was there the group dynamic forms fast and we’ve instinctually looked out for another. My last trip 3 of us went exploring the neighborhood amongst the friendly locals ended up at the Urubamba river.
All the meals are aesthetically pleasing and delicious traditional foods prepared with love and care by Nilda. Since my last trip in Dec 2020 I have continued to enjoy the benefits of eating a plant based diet inspired by Nilda’s cooking.
The arrangements to Macchu Picchu are seamless and each time has been an amazing experience.
They have added new features to the retreat since my second visit in 2016, they had a very talented musician do an amazing healing sound session, he had like 20+ instruments. There was also a meditation session with a device that induces DMT where I experienced amazing visualizations with my eyes closed!
I would encourage anyone looking to experience ayahuasca to do so with Sapan Inka.
Everyone’s ritual experiences are different and it can get really hairy at times, you want to be in a safe environment where you feel supported. And in my experience be blessed to meet strangers that become friends, eat great good and also have a good time!
zalaney
May 9, 2021 at 9:02 pmbeautiful space…i was nervous but did both ceremonies…had demons i was working through so eric helped with that opening space and counseled me. first time doing aya i would recommend going to see eric and nilda..great food and home.