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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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April 14, 2015 at 12:00 amMy girlfriend and I recently visited Erik and Nilda for the first time. This was also our first ayahuasca experience.
The surroundings where they live and do the ceremonies are absolutely perfect. Their retreat house is very comfortable and tranquil. The food they prepare follows a strict diet but it is prepared in such a loving way and it tastes excellent also!
From the very beginning it is obvious that both Erik and Nilda really care about each and every individual who come to them. The preparation for the ceremonies and the subsequent preparation for post ceremony life is extremely thorough and thought out with care. It is also very personalized.
Without going into detail about our personal experiences, we can tell you that the actual ceremonies are amazingly well thought out and professional. Both Erik and Nilda are master healers and they truly know how to give you the most of the experience. Another important aspect is that they only accept four people at a time in the ceremonies which allows them to really focus on each individual.
If anyone needs any more advice or has any questions feel free to email me.
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April 12, 2015 at 12:00 amMy first Ayahuasca and San Pedro experience was at Nilda’s and Eriks beautiful retreat in March of 2015.
By putting the experience into words cannot describe the feelings of love and beauty that is the experience at Sapan Inka Project.
The retreat is in a cosy home and at all times did I feel safe and secure, the number of participants is limited so being able to connect with Erik and Nilde is easy and you are not left wanting for answers about your very own experience. Before and after each ceremony you get to sit one on one with Erik to discuss what you would like to get out of the experience and then after the ceremony what happened to you personally during the ceremony in respect to your own visions, feelings or thoughts.
The ayahuasca medicine was perfectly strong and the icaros sung by Erik and Nilde were so beautiful; I was left with the most wonderful sense of being made whole after the 2nd ceremony and in the morning at breakfast felt like I was on cloud 9, in complete bliss. 🙂
The location near the foot of a beautiful mountain with views of a large waterfall in the distance, the walk up a beautiful track to experience nature at its finest. The traditional San Pedro ceremony for me on the 2nd last day were all life changing experiences. I never have felt such Gratitude before in my life, it is not just a word with meaning anymore, it is a word with meaning and feeling.
While there on retreat there was a lovely young couple from New York who were laughing and chatting with each other in a state of sublime happiness, if you are looking for answers in your relationships then this place is for you, me, well I’m going back again as soon as I’ve saved up my pennies. The couple from New York were there for the 3rd time because they found it so healing.
Personally, I’m still discovering little secrets about myself weeks after the ceremony, many parts of the puzzle that is me have fallen into place nicely after this special time away from my home in Australia.
My next journey to Peru and Sapan Inka project will no doubt be with another special friend in my life and maybe my 24 year old daughter in 2016
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January 17, 2015 at 12:00 amI visited Erik and Sapan inka in 2012, and their work with medicines is both safe and hospitable. The environment is perfect and the mountain view for the last ceremony is exceptionally powerful. I am forever grateful for my time in Cusco and Sapan Inka.
jasonfrahm
November 24, 2014 at 12:00 amI have been blessed to work with Erik and Nilda of Sapan Inka over several years. I am so grateful for the beauty and integrity they share as human beings as well as adept guides of the plant medicine.
Of over a dozen ayahuasqueros that i have worked with, Sapan Inka are the only ones who I personally still refer people to work with. You are assured a authentic, safe and powerful experience with these shaman.
Erik holds the masculine in ceremony with such gentle, yet empowered strength. Nailed holds the feminine in ceremony with such beauty and grace. The two together offer such a unique-balanced way of experiencing the plants.
You will be happy you chose to work with Sapan Inka:)
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Maureensan
November 9, 2014 at 12:00 amI live in Cusco and have taken part in several ayahuasca ceremonies with different masters. By far, the best experience I have had was with Erik and Nilda and, in fact, when asked for recommendations, they are the only people I have 100% confidence in referring people to.
First of all, as people, they have the most gentle and loving energy. From the first time I met them (and I?ve known them for years), I felt that this work was a calling for them and that they were doing it to help people as opposed to as a way to make money.
You are completely supported throughout the retreat. Welcomed into their tranquil home in the Sacred Valley, Erik takes all the time you need to be sure that your questions are answered and you are ready for the ceremony. He speaks English quite well, something that is rare in the shaman who is actually doing the ceremony. After each ceremony he speaks with each person individually to help them integrate their experience into their lives.
The ceremony itself is beautiful, and having both Erik and Nilda present is a special treat. You really feel the difference having both the male and female energy guiding the experience. I especially appreciate that it is done traditionally, with the icaros being sung (the songs that the plant teaches to the shamans). I?ve been in other ceremonies where the songs used could be any sacred songs and I much prefer the actual ayahuasca music as opposed to songs to Krishna, lovely as they may be. I could actually feel the plant responding at different times to the specific songs being sung, even down to the last after we were in our beds, telling the plant it was time to let go and let us sleep. Although I couldn?t hear or understand the words, the plant and I instantly responded.
Having the retreats limited to just four participants is also a great benefit. It makes it that much easier for the energy of the ceremony to be controlled and ensures that you are able to have the experience that you need without being unduly affected by that of the people around you. This is also helped by the fact that Erik screens all participants before allowing them to join the retreat, for their benefit and the benefit of all who partake.
Staying at Erik and Nilda?s home, enjoying their company, the delicious food and the gorgeous setting alone makes me want to go back for another ceremony. If you?re at all concerned or nervous about drinking ayahuasca, you could not ask for a better space or people to guide you than this.