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Sapan Inka: Small groups (7 people) and integration sessions
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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:
- Ceremony Duration & Direct Care: Our ceremonies last approximately 3 hours. At the end of each ceremony, the healers check in personally with every participant.
- Dedicated Support: If you feel unstable, ungrounded, or unwell at the conclusion of the ritual, the healer will remain with you in the ceremonial temple for as long as necessary until you feel fully balanced, clear, and grounded.
- Overnight Vigilance: All guest rooms are located very close to the healer’s room. Our healers remain attentive and accessible throughout the entire night. If you require help, care, or reassurance at any hour, support is always immediately within reach.
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.
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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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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.
skystorm
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.
I have come home a different person. The medicine was beautiful. The food is amazing. I would highly recommend Sapan Inka, you will not be disappointed. The small groups are much better as you genuinely get looked after. I would give these guys 10/10 :))
Diego D
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.
Weeze1
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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Evalee
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.
I’m so grateful to Erik and Nilda for thier kindness and guidance and hospitality. I highly recommend them for anyone looking to experience ayahuasca. Especially if it’s your first time and you don’t know what to expect. They are wonderful!!