SAPAN INKA
If you are looking for a deep and transformative ayahuasca experience or a shamanic healing experience, maybe you can be part of one of our Ayahuasca Retreats. In our Retreat Center there is a real integration between Amazon wisdom and Psychospiritual Practice. Our commitment is to help and guide you in a journey to the spiritual dimension, and you will be able to experience mental clarity, emotional balance and inner growth.
These are our retreats: Sapan Inka Ayahuasca Retreats
We are Psychotherapists and we are also shamans and ayahuasca guides. We’ve been training directly with Shipibo healers since more than 20 years, we are as part of the Shipibo family. We are Peruvians and we have a sincere and true commitment to protect our traditions and cultural heritage. The ayahuasca used at Sapan Inka grows in Shipibo lands and the Ayahuasca medicine is prepared by Shipibo healers.
We organize our Ayahuasca Retreats in our house at home in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, Peru. You can feel safe and as a part of our family when you participate in a retreat. In our retreats you will participate in ayahuasca and San Pedro ceremonies. We use only ancestral medicinal plants and no other substances.
We include in our Retreats the use of Pandora Star Light, this device emits flashing beams of light focused on the retina, stimulating different regions of the brain. People who are exposed to light with their eyelids closed may experience images of kaleidoscopic patterns, of mandalic and psychedelic type, which may allow deep introspection, similar to a state of deep meditation. To participate in this session with the Light helps the body to produce its own DMT by simulation of the pineal gland. So, a session with the Light helps to be more prepared for the Ayahuasca experience and the journey to the psychic reality.
To participate in an Ayahuasca Retreat is a possibility to explore your spiritual dimension, reconnect with the healing power of you own body and spirit, and reconnect with higher Self.
If you are interested to know more about these Ayahuasca Retreats, you can visit our website:
What’s an Ayahuasca Retreat?
Available Ayahuasca Retreats
We organize a 6 days Ayahuasca & San Pedro Retreat including a visit to Machu Picchu. In this retreat you will participate in 2 ayahuasca ceremonies and in 1 San Pedro ceremony. Close to the end of the retreat, you will visit the Sacred Incan Temple Machu Picchu. SEE HERE:
6 days Machu Picchu Retreat
We also organize a 5 days Ayahuasca & San Pedro Retreat which includes and offering to Mother Earth, a session with Pandora Star Light, and and a Healing Sound session. This retreat includes: transportation from Cusco to our house and way back, all meals during the retreat days, and Integration Psychospiritual therapies. SEE HERE:
5 days Ayahuasca & San Pedro Retreat
There is also a 5 days Ayahuasca Retreat, it includes 3 ayahuasca ceremonies. All our retreats are in our house which is located in the Sacred Valley in Urubamba, Cusco. In this retreat you will participate in a session with Pandora Light. Next day after every ceremony there is an integration therapy in order to talk about the contents of your experience to know how to understand, assimilate and integrate this experience into your daily life. This Integration Therapy is a very important part of this process, because we will work on the symbolic meaning of your experience and together we will discover sense and meaning. SEE HERE:
5 days Ayahuasca Retreat
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Review of Sapan Inka Retreat Center by My husband and I had a beautiful experience at Sapan Inka in October of 2023. This was my first time doing ayahuasca, and I could not have had a better experience. Erik and Nilda were so welcoming and kind. The… Read More from oliviac May 3, 16:14
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phindangle
March 30, 2024 at 8:53 amWow. All I can say is wow.
Everything at the sapa inka retreat was top notch. Erik is an incredible shaman and his wife Nilda is an incredible woman in her own right with a feminine erergy that really helped balance the center. They work as a team to provide an excellent experience for every one there. The house and amenities are very nice (hot showers and comfortable beds) and it is located in a beautiful area in the sacred valley of Peru where there’s a beautiful river maybe like 100 meters from the retreat center. The food Nilda provides is healthy and delicious.
During the 3 aya ceremonies I did I had a tough time of it on my first two ceremonies and I am very happy I came here because of the small groups I was able to get individual attention. During my second ceremony I was tossing and turning and making noises kinda uncontrollably, and after letting me battle it for some time which I appreciate, Erik was able to come over me, say a prayer and put some kind of liquid on top of me which instantly calmed me down. It was incredible. It’s like he knew exactly what I needed when I needed it.
I am 2 weeks back from my aya retreat at Sapa Inka and I was just at a party and I had the most incredible time. A month ago at the same kind of party I would not know what to say to keep conversations going and it was very difficult for me be engaging, but now after Aya I feel like my brain is so much more clear and at this party this weekend I was so much more engaging, so much funnier and I was maintaining eye contact like I never have before.
It’s really incredible and I really have to think that it was Aya that helped clear my brain. It also gave me tangible steps that I need to do in order to live a better, happier life which includes nurturing my relationships better with people, maybe getting rid of my smart phone and either getting a dumb phone or something similar and creating more.
Creating more art, creating more music and potentially creating children. I had been very anti kids before but now I see it as something that I want.
My third ceremony was absolutely incredible and unbelievably beautiful. I am so glad that Aya called me and I finally answered that call.
There are also two dogs and a cat at the center and they are lovely to interact with.
I really could not recommend the center more. Thank you Erik and Nilda and a special thank you to mother Aya for helping me so much in such a short time. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.
Omy
December 17, 2023 at 8:37 pmIn English:
In May (my boyfriend and I) we attended one of the ayahuasca retreats organized by Erick and Nilda in May 2023.
The experience with medicine is very personal, it depends a lot on whether and when you start the diet recommendations, etc. Personally, I believe that psychological work is more important (but this opinion is very personal based on my experience). We had a very good experience with the rest of the group, sharing our experiences with the rest of our colleagues after each ceremony, in our case, completed the experience we had had separately, in my opinion almost as much as the individual talks with Erick.
I only have good words for both of them, each one played a different and equally important role during the ceremony as in the before and after. I had never before met someone with that resilience and ability to transmit stability like Erick, just with his simple presence. Also that very necessary distancing so that we have an experience “ours.” Nilda is a sweetheart…she transmits affection, she is like a “mom” who lets you know that she is there if you need her, just her smile every day gave me everything.
We did the three-day retreat, the truth is that we were looking forward to completing it in 5 days. It depends a lot on each person’s personal objectives, but I think that the 5-day one would be ideal, the 3-day one is very good for a first contact.
I just have to thank you, and I hope to return one day.
A big hug, Omayra.
Original text:
Asistimos en mayo ( mi novio y yo) a unos de los retiros de ayahuasca organizdos por Erick y Nilda en mayo de 2023.
La experiencia con la medicina es muy personal, depende muchísimo de si se siguen y cuando se empiezan las recomendaciones de dieta etc. personalmente creo que el trabajo psicologico es más importante ( pero esta opinion es muy personal basada en mi experiencia ). Tuvimos una muy buena experiencia con el resto del grupo, compartir nustras experiencias con el resto de compañeros despues de cada ceremonia, en nuestro caso, completó la experiencia que habíamos tenido por separado, en mi opinión casi tanto como las charlas individuales con Erick.
Sólo tengo buenas palabras hacia los dos, cada uno jugaba un papel diferente e igual de importante durante la ceremonia como en el antes y después. Nunca antes había conocido a alguien con esa resilencia y capacidad de trasmitir estabilidad como Erick, solo con su simple presencia. También ese distanciamiento muy necesario para que tengamos una experiencia “nuestra”. Nilda es un amor…. transmite cariño, es como una “mamá” que hace saber que está ahí si la necesitas, sólo su sonrisa cada día me daba todo.
Nosotros hicimos el retiro de tres días, la verdad que nos quedamos con ganas de completarlo al de 5 días. Depende mucho de los objetivos personales de cada uno, pero pienso que el de 5 días sería ideal, el de 3 días está muy bien para una primera toma de contacto.
Sólo me queda darles las gracias, y espero poder regresar algún día.
Un abrazo grande, Omayra.
vlugo
December 4, 2023 at 5:54 pmI was extremely nervous to take part in my first Ayahuasca ceremony as a solo female traveler. I did a lot of research prior to choosing the right place for me and I am so grateful that I chose Sapan Inka. Nilda and Erik truly are the definition of pure love and both are highly spiritual people, there is no denying that. During my second ceremony, I became extremely overwhelmed with the amount of energy that I was feeling. Erik came near me to help me deal with the energy and helped me cleanse without touching me, what he did after he absorbed my energy was a true testimony of his spiritual abilities. I experienced first hand the connection, power and knowledge he has about the medicine. I really felt so safe under his guidance and care. The day after each ceremony, Erik helped us understand and process the meaning of each vision and feeling. This is such a crucial part in my opinion because it is so easy to become confused trying to make sense of it all on your own.
I will forever carry my dear Nilda in my heart. She was so kind and caring with all of us <3.. She fed us every day and made yummy vegetarian food to keep us nourished. She worked so hard to make sure we were comfortable but just her presence alone, was such a gift. I will forever be grateful for Erik and Nilda, they truly did become like a part of my family, it was definitely very hard to say goodbye at the end. 🙁
The entire experience exceeded my expectations and it was life changing. I returned a much happier person and gained a lot of clarity about the things I wanted to change in my life. Not to mention all the great friends I made for life during this trip :). I will forever be grateful and I cannot wait to do it again next year.
bosque
November 3, 2023 at 9:47 pmI had an absolutely wonderful and transformative experience on my 5 day retreat. I was looking for a more “therapy” oriented personal journey experience that would complement the work I’ve been doing in my own therapy and personal growth over the last many years. Journeying to Peru for an Ayahuasca retreat was a very intentional step for me, I wanted to be at a center that focused on personal development and not just “experience” oriented services that might appeal to folks wanting to try Ayahuasca for the novelty (aka “drug tourism”, which some centers cater to).
Everything about this center was perfect for me. It is run by highly ethical owners who are genuine in their dedication to facilitating and guiding people with these medicines, to have profoundly meaningful personal experiences. The facility is clean and comfortable and food very yummy, yet it is spartan and not luxurious or fussy—I think this is fairly reflected in their very reasonable prices—you are paying for the medicine ceremonies and counseling and integration work, not for a fancy hotel that caters to overseas tourists. The ceremonies were beautiful and expertly guided and supported by the very knowledgeable and empathetic staff.
The ceremonies were lovely. Max 6 folks, our group was an interesting intersection of different cultures and ages, and we all had a profound and positive experience individually and together as a group. As others have noted—the ceremonies included a mix of guest presenters including musicians and indigenous healers, i think these vary by session and time of year. My own experience was profoundly meaningful, beautiful, and I know i will be integrating further in the weeks to come.
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.
arzi
January 6, 2023 at 2:10 pmI attended a five-day ayahuasca etreat at Sapan Inka in June 2022. It was such an amazing experience. Nilda and Eric are wonderful, Nild is a great cook and eric accompanies her wonderflly. They will make sure you are comfortable and you have your privacy. Its an individual unique experience and everyone will receive as they expect. One should definitely try it, you won’t be disappointed.