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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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November 28, 2017 at 11:04 amIt was an honor to be guided by Erik and Nilda throughout the week long ceremony. They are truly humble and beautiful human beings. I especially liked that they only accept five people at a time. This allows more focus on the individuals in the ceremony and reduces your anxiety. Plant medicines have changed my life but it is equally important that you prepare months ahead of your journey. These are not recreational plants and should be approached with reverence. I fasted two days into the first ceremony and the medicine ripped me apart but it was exactly what I needed. Erik and Nilda are there to help when it is absolutely necessary but they stress the importance of working on your own with the medicine. This was a very important and critical lesson for me. I think this is what sets other centers apart because they stress the importance of self reflection and introspection by allowing you to work with the medicine on your own throughout the ceremony. They are always there in the ceremonial room for you but will only approach you closely if you ask for help. You can do it! I would say that it is not the Ayahuasca medicine that heals but the ceremonial songs, known as Icaros. Erik and Nilda take you on this marvelous healing journey with their beautiful Icaros. It was liberating and I had purged so much hate, anger, and resentment from my heart! Huachuma is also an incredible journey. That journey takes place in the serene forest and it allows you to connect with Pachamama and source. The Huachuma medicine will touch your heart if you surrender. The food is delicious but keep in mind that if you do not already follow a plant based diet or clean diet, it can potentially be hard for you since it is nutritious vegan food the entire week. Set your intentions early on and prepare yourself adequately with meditation. The energy from Sapan Inka Project resonated with me. I still have much to learn from these sacred medicines so I am definitely coming back!
Love you all and safe travels!
P.S. I strongly encourage you to also visit Machu Picchu. They will have all of your arrangements covered.
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November 27, 2017 at 2:55 pmMy 1st Ayahausca and San Pedro experience was made amazing by these wonderful couple. They are both so sweet and there genuinely for your well being and not just to take you money like many other Ayahausca retreats. Erika and Nilda where very professional and made us all feel at ease. I was so scared for my first experience, but Erika put me at ease and I felt incredibly safe during there ceremony.
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November 27, 2017 at 11:42 amIt is my wish that people who would like to attend an Ayahuasca retreat feel confident that they will be in a comfortable and, most of all, balanced space. I cannot begin even to explain how wonderfully Erik and Nilda are able to express this at Sapan Inka. Their sincere care, wisdom and guidance is one that I hold very close in my heart and with all honesty, remember each day.
For me, when I began to research to different places that offered retreats, a very important thing was trust, one that was given without much thought, but rather by intuition. I first felt this when I read what they wrote on their site, and I was going kind of blindfolded but with a security that they were the right people for me. This was re-confirmed once I met them and spent a few instances with them, one feels a real sense of trust, harmony and security around them in many levels.
Their house is a extremely beautiful place, with a wonderful and quiet friend by the name of Tobi. Their retreats are very personal ones, but also as a group there’s also a sense of closeness and connection. As they are small there’s always the chance for them to integrate experiences personally and share so wonderful times with everyone.
Due to personal matters I was only able to attend one of the ceremonies, and with all certainty I can say that it was one of the most important experiences that I have had in my life which I still work to integrate and can work in the a direction thanks to Erik and the personal talk we held after the ceremony.
Everything That comes to my heart when I write this is of great honesty and love for the work that Erik and Nilda do at Sapan Inka. I truly hope that many of you will be part of their retreats and are able to heal and have a lot of happiness in your lives. I will thank them all my life and, hope also, to come back with them at one moment.
Thank you, Erik and Nilda.
Diego D.
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November 27, 2017 at 7:20 amAmazing! I could write a novel about how much I loved this trip but I will try keep it brief. I had never done anything like this before so I didn’t know what to expect but I was very impressed. If I do it again I will definitely go back to Sapan Inka! I really liked the small group we had 4 total. 3 of us stayed for the 2 Aya ceremonies, San Pedro and Machu Picchu. I strongly recommend doing everything-they all compliment each other very well. The small group was great because it gave us the attention we needed. I was really impressed with how well organized and how well everything flowed from day to day. The schedule was layed out perfectly. The home was very comfortable and the area has lots of room to walk during down time. I went alone and had my own room and I think you can share a room if you go with a friend. I felt very welcome in their beautiful house placed amongst the mountains and farm lands. The Aya and San Pedro ceremonies were perfect they were just what I needed. Erik and Nilda are very intelligent and experienced. When it came time to eat there were lots of laughs and good home made food. Everything between getting picked up at my hostel to getting dropped off at the airport was seamless and a great experience. Erik and Nilda are very kind and loving people with a wealth of knowledge I highly recommend them. I originally wanted something in the jungle but the sacred valley was so peaceful and beautiful AND Erik and Nilda are there! Afterwards they recommended some reading to help with the integration which I am very thankful for and the reading has helped a lot. Sapan Inka is the place to go if you want a quality genuine experience!
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November 26, 2017 at 7:32 pmI can’t say enough good things about Erik and Nilda. I enjoyed my experience with them so much I came back 6 months later to do it again.
Their house is beautiful, and their hospitality was wonderful. They are warm and welcoming and all the home cooked food was delicious!
They were helpful and informative when it came time for the ceremonies. I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect but they sat us down and explained everything. The ceremonies themselves were beautiful and spiritual and I had a profound experience. I went home to make powerful and positive empowered changes in my life.
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