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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zalaney
May 9, 2021 at 9:02 pmbeautiful space…i was nervous but did both ceremonies…had demons i was working through so eric helped with that opening space and counseled me. first time doing aya i would recommend going to see eric and nilda..great food and home.
williamwatts
April 15, 2021 at 1:12 pmErik and Nilda were very helpful, caring, and experienced. It was my first time and I never felt unsafe. The retreat I went on including some trekking and therapy sessions so I felt very connected to them and the whole group.
I would recommend my experience to friends and family.
MHiroC
April 29, 2020 at 4:24 pmErik and Nilda are both very beautiful and kind souls. They keep the retreat very organized and systematic so you know what to expect. They provide you with all necessary accomodations – a room, bathroom, shower, etc. and the freedom to explore their large retreat house and garden, so you feel right at home as soon as you get there. The food they provide is perfect for the ayahuasca diet and is both healthy and delicious.
Erik and Nilda are very friendly and approachable so if you have any questions or apprehensions about the ceremonys, they will always be there to help. Before each and every ceremony, Erik would give us a run down on the procedures and went into detail on what to expect, which gave me the peace of mind I needed going into such an intense experience. Afterwards, we would have individual meetings to discuss and gain additional insight into our experiences.
Overall, I can’t recommend this retreat enough. This was my first ayahuasca ceremony ever and it was just what I was looking for. Look forward to doing it with Sapan Inka again.
DanSquared
April 8, 2020 at 10:49 pmToday marks one year since my first ceremony at Sapan Inka. I’ve experienced tremendous growth this past year and I attribute much of it to the lessons I learned during my time with Erik and Nilda at Sapan Inka.
A little background information – I had spent the previous 15-20 years of my life mired in opiate/heroin addiction. I had been wanting to do ayahuasca for quite some time but was never able to get my life together enough to make it actually happen. Fast forward to April 2019. I was finally able to put together 6 months of clean time and made the trip a reality.
I did quite a bit of research on options before deciding on Sapan Inka. I was drawn to Sapan Inka because it seemed to be as much of a passion project for Erik and Nilda as opposed to a business. This being my first experience with aya, safety was also of paramount importance. I can say that I felt welcomed and safe from the moment I stepped on to their property. It was also evident that careful consideration is given to every detail, from the size of the group, to dosing, and the order of the ayahuasca and San Pedro ceremonies. I really could not imagine participating in such ceremonies in groups of 15-20 or in any environment in which I don’t feel 100% safe.
I won’t go much into detail regarding the ceremonies as I believe the are intensely personal for each individual. However, it did seem like the equivalent of years of intensive psychotherapy. I was also provided some answers to existential questions that had been plaguing me.
One last thing I’ll say is that ayahuasca certainly is not a cure-all. The reason why the ceremonies were so beneficial was because I was already on a positive trajectory. I also treated the experience, including preparation, with complete respect.
paulius
April 6, 2020 at 11:26 amSapan Inka was my first Ayahuasca experience and I have to say that I enjoyed it a lot. After doing some research, I decided on the Sapan Inka retreat because they offered two Ayahuasca sessions and one San Pedro ceremony. I thought that would be enough for a beginner and was not disappointed. Erik and Nilda were great host. Very warm and welcoming. The food was delicious and their pets were an extra perk when visiting. As other people have mentioned, the villa is gorgeous and comfortable. My only suggestions would be – use some insect repellent as I got bit in the jungle during the San Pedro ceremony.
All in all I really enjoyed their method of using the plant medicine in tandem with light therapy and music.
Would recommend to anyone and am planning to go back myself.
paresh
March 4, 2020 at 6:18 amI had a an amazing experience at Sapan Inka with the hosts Erik and Nilda who were so warm and lovely since the moment we walked into the retreat center. I had some visa issues and had to postpone my tour which they understood and kept an empty spot for the next batch. I had decided to participate in a 5 day Ayahuasca and San Pedro (huachuma) retreat which included 2 Ayahuasca ceremonies, 1 Pandora Star light session, 1 San Pedro ceremony with Pachamama ritual and a hike to the Inca tombs on the nearby hill ending with a sound healing session. Number of participants is limited to 5 people in a batch and this really helps as it enables Erik to conduct a one on one session with each individual.
This was my first Ayahuasca experience and it has really made a deep impact in my life. I feel relaxed and grateful for everything this nature provides.Content and Light headed.
I would like to describe my first Ayahuasca session as an introduction into the magical world of visions followed by my second Ayahuasca session as a journey through higher dimensions. The way Erik and Nilda set up things beginning with individual assessments to guidance through the ceremonies without interfering your personal space is commendable. Their approach to this ancient technique is in a modern scientific way.
The San Pedro ceremony provides a deeper understanding of visions from the Ayahuasca followed by a clarity in thoughts which left me in awe.
The property is beautiful and located in a peaceful and relaxing place. The sound of water from small fountain inside the premises itself provides a deep relaxing meditating experience throughout the day during preparation for the ceremony in evening.
The house is clean, tidy and always feels fresh.
The food is simple yet delicious and Nilda really has magic in her hands.
The cute little dog (Negra) is a special character in the house and interacting with her is a therapy on its own.
I had an overall amazing experience at Sapan Inka and would recommend it to everyone and would definitely participate again in the near future.
Love,
Paresh (India)
RussWin
March 2, 2020 at 4:12 pmI researched a lot different ayahuasca retreats and I was so glad and happy that we chose Sapan Inka to have our plant medicine experience at !
Erik and Nilda are like family, they are so kind, caring and compassionate, from the very first moment that they greet you and welcome you into their beautiful home you know that you are in for a beautiful experience and a great retreat.
Sapan Inka was definitely an experience to remember. We took part in 2 ayahuasca ceremonies and 1 San Pedro ceremony and I cannot say enough about how much my wife and I experienced so many emotions and healing in those three sessions. We had an excellent group that was fun and supportive of each other.
My experience at Sapan Inka was very profound and changed my life in so many ways, I feel so much lighter and in sync with the Universe than ever before.
Erik has a PHD in Psychology and he recommended several great books that were “spot on” and really helped me on my journey after I left Sapan Inka. If you are reading these reviews and have not yet made up your mind please consider Sapan Inka as I feel that it is the very best and most highly recommended ayahuasca retreat that provides everything that you could possibly want to help you on your journey to enlightenment !
Thank-you very much with lots of Love Erik and Nilda !
Edd
March 1, 2020 at 2:05 pmFirst, I heard about Sapan Inka 5 years ago and it took me 5 years to pull myself together and mentally mature for AY ceremonies. I am glad I’ve chosen Sapan Inka at the end. Before I start talking about ceremonies let me just say that the facilities are great, very comfortable and renovated to really high standards. There is also a nice big garden with fountains where you can stroll and ponder over your experience.
Now about the ceremonies: At first sight the shaman Eric does not seem to be very talkative. He prefers to listen to you to what you want to share and have to say. Only then Eric starts talking and trust me every word is counted and carries a deep and profound meaning which you may not even realize at the first glance.
I keep still coming back to what Eric said earlier and I find more and more meaning and sense. I also read some other reviews. Some people felt disappointed because the AY ceremonies did not meet their expectations. I felt that too after the first ceremony when I did not feel anything at all. But: I listened to Eric’s explanations attentively and trustfully. I did believe him at full heart when Eric said that the invisible hand of mother AY and the healing has already started and is already working on me even though I felt like nothing happened. This is just the deceitful perception of your body and mind but not your consciousness. Eric proved himself right when during the next healing ceremony, I was hit big time and got an overwhelming experience making up for all past if you want to apply the Western term for the justification.
I cannot stress enough the point that it is so crucial to have an experienced and proficient guidance when you do the AY healing practice who can help you to understand what’s going on within you, with your body and you mind. All you have to do then is to trust the guide and your experience. Eric is the guide I did and I do not regret. And I will come back again one day.
JackSingh98
March 1, 2020 at 2:00 amErik & Nilda facilitated an amazing retreat at Sapan Inka.
My friend and I participated in a 5 day Ayahusca + San Pedro retreat with 3 other people. We were all incredibly satisfied with the facilities provided and the ceremony. The accomodation is very nice and the location was perfect.
Erik & Nilda are genuinely great people. Their intention to help others was very clear. If you choose Sapan Inka I’m sure your experience will be as positive as ours. Thank you very much for your amazing service Erik & Nilda. I wish you both all the best!
Chazz
February 29, 2020 at 11:05 amI traveled to Peru a couple of months ago with one plan in mind. Participate in an Ayahuasca ceremony. I researched thoroughly and found Sapan Inka. Erik reached out to me through email and sent me a very professional questionnaire. A few days after I arrived in Cusco Erik sent a bus to my hotel to pick me up. This is where I saw there was only 4 other people participating in the ceremony. Sapan Inka limits their ceremonies to 6-7 people. This was amazing! All of us had very personal reasons for attending and the smaller group was perfect. It allowed us to really connect.
When we arrived we were greeted by Erik and his wife, Nilda. Their home is spectacular! I felt like I was in a 5 star hotel. Really beautiful.
Erik and Nilda were amazing the entire retreat. Erik explained the ceremonies before we started and also guided us to understand our Ayahuasca experiences better after each night.
The entire 5 days was amazing and so helpful. Anyone searching for the right Ayahuasca ceremony please go to Sapan Inka.