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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.
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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December 10, 2018 at 5:08 amMy experience at Sapan Inka retreat was truly profound and incredible. This was my first time doing ayahuasca.
Firstly, Erik and Nilda are such incredibly genuine and warm people, you will feel the love the moment you meet them.
The setting is perfect. The surrounding area is very scenic.The retreat home is comfortable and has all the amenities you could ever need. The rooms are super comfortable and have their own bathroom/shower. The food is also delicious.
Erik spends time talking to you before the ceremonies so you feel prepared and you can ask any questions. He makes you feel relaxed and ready to step into the unknown.
The ceremony is in the temple in the upstairs of the house. It is an extremely good setting. Our ceremony was very intimate as it was only me and my 2 friends. I felt very comfortable in the temple. The songs Erik and Nilda sing are beautiful, and they always come at the perfect time during your trip. I really liked the fact that they ceremony was only 2-3 hours, and then you can retreat to your room to continue your work with the medicine(you can stay in the temple if you wish).This felt like the perfect amount of time.
The day after the ceremony, Erik talks with you to discuss your experience and offers his insight and wisdom. I found this to be so important as it helped me gain a fresh perspective on what I experienced, and led to some very important lessons learnt.
On the last day we did San Pedro and went for a walk into nature for a few hours. This was truly the cherry on the top. The hours spent reflecting and meditating were blissful. If you have the chance, I highly recommend doing both ayahuasca(I did 2 ceremonies) and San Pedro.
This was easily one of the best 5 days of my life. I thank Erik and Nilda so much for the experience they facilitated. I cant recommend this retreat enough. I really hope to be back one day.
Erik and Nilda thanks again, you will always have a place in my heart. All the best!
Tammie
December 8, 2018 at 4:48 pmErik & Nilda are lovely and knowledgeable. Great experience. I would recommend highly to anyone interested in a vegan retreat.
alison_w
December 7, 2018 at 5:18 pmThis experience was life-changing for me and I can’t imagine having done it anywhere besides Sapan Inka. I stayed for a 5 day retreat in September 2017 with a friend.
I remember from the beginning Erik and Nilda were very good with email communication, ensuring I had the information I needed. When I arrived in Cusco, they picked me and my friend up at our hotel and drove us to the Retreat Center. A very beautiful hour or so drive in a comfortable SUV.
I appreciate how they always gave us time to settle in and have alone time. They would hold meetings with the other people in the group so we were informed about what to expect for the ceremonies and gave you time to answer questions (i.e. what to wear). I also appreciated the 1:1 time Erik does with you the day after the ceremony to debrief on how it went. There’s also a good focus on journaling and disconnecting so you get a really nice integrated, off-the-grid experience.
The ceremonies you will see for yourself and I don’t want to spoil anything but I will say they were beautiful, organized, and give you the clarity you need. I have friends who have done Ayahausca in other environments (i.e. outside, with a bunch of people, where you’re open to the elements, etc). While I’m sure that’s all well and good, for me, someone who is prone to anxiety — I liked being in the safety of the beautiful retreat center, in the ceremony room. I felt very safe and it was intimate with such a small group. It’s like you’re ‘there’ for each other while going through such an intense internal (and physical) process.
My friend and I had a room with twin beds which was great because we had access to a shower and our private room to go back to after the ceremonies. The house is very comfortable and safe (large wall gate) so you don’t have to worry about that at all.
The food is delicious and healthy. The staff is amazing, very warm. And we really enjoyed getting to know the other two members of our group. We had dinner with them we we all returned to Cusco and are still friends on Facebook.
Be sure you take Erik and Nilda’s advice to cut out meat, dairy, alcohol, etc. for a good amount of time before the retreat. It will make the experience better and you’ll feel more ‘clean’ going into the retreat. We had just come from Argentina where we had been eating red meat and should’ve taken the advice more seriously …
I would love to do Ayahausca again at some point (San Pedro also, but I got more out of the Mother Plant) and the three main points that I took away from the ceremony still stay with me.
This was a wonderful opportunity and you won’t regret it.
Thanks Erik and Nilda. Miss you guys!
Jamesp
December 7, 2018 at 12:42 pmThis was my first experience of Ayahuasca which I undertook after several years of research and internal questioning. Erik and Nilda came highly recommended and the entire experience gave so much more than I could have dreamed of.
I have read another review on this site suggesting that Sapan Inka was austere and dry. My own view is that what Erik and Nilda do is create an environment where anything which could distract from the medicine and the process is minimised, and this creates the most effective way to enter the spiritual world. That being said the house itself and its setting is absolutely beautiful by the way, in case anyone was worrying, and the food delicious and sustaining.
I will minimise any description my own experience with the medicine because that will be different for everyone, but I can say that my life has been profoundly changed and I do believe that Erik and Nilda’s guidance was a significant part of that. Erik’s knowledge, wisdom and honesty cannot be questioned by anyone who has been through the process with him. If and when the calling comes to me to engage with the medicine again, Sapan Inka is the place I shall go to do it.
Main tips: be firm in your intention, stick to the diet, be honest and open yourself up.
roymundo
December 4, 2018 at 12:48 amFour of us stayed for two nights with Erik and Nilda in 2018. It was the first time doing ayahuasca for all four of us.
Erik and Nilda were very kind and clear, with a lot of experience, which we greatly appreciated. Erik speaks better English, so he prepped us and screened us to decide how much to give us. We did ayahuasca two nights in a row.
In short, the first night was one of the most difficult of my life. I probably did not do the diet perfectly, which is advised. I also got to face and see my demons and shadows right in my face, terrifying but all good.
The second night was one of the best experiences of my life, super profound. The veil lifted, and I felt like I was hanging out with God and the angels all night!
Food was fine. Overall, a great experience. One difference between this and other experiences I have had is that Erik and Nilda find that keeping the group experience short (2-3 hours) and then sending people to their room (when ready) is more powerful for personal process time. Other experiences I have had where there was longer group time and group processing, and also more individual attention from the leaders. Both ways work well.
Oh, the music was awesome as well! I would recommend Sapan Inka to anyone! Blessings.