Awaken your magic retreat
A Wild & Sacred Journey of Soul Exploration, Healing, and Awakening
Ignite your Inner Power and True Self through Yoga & Movement, Nature Immersion & Rewilding, Deep Connection, and Sacred Plant Medicine
SACRED VALLEY, PERU
Jan 15 - 23, 2022
You are an adventurous spiritual seeker, driven by the quest for meaning, purpose, and deep healing so you can thrive as your True Self.
Your heart is called by magic – real magic – the kind that awakens something great in you… something waiting to be remembered.
You long to explore the caverns of your soul, and emerge with the self-understanding to catalyze your purpose-driven life to new heights, and awaken your inner fire.
You resonate with the magic of nature, and long to know her secrets…and you envision a better world, where our connection to Love, to Earth, to one another, and to ourselves – is the key to our healing and awakening into our power.
Follow the Call to Peru this January for a
Journey of Pure Magic, Healing, and Awakening
Awaken Your Magic Retreat
Jan 15 - 23, 2022
Find Yourself Here in the Land of the Sacred.
This 9-day journey is an experience for those longing to go deep within themselves in a conscious tribe, immersed in a sacred land who beckons you forth into her magic and mystery. This is an experience with spiritual community, an exploration of somatic healing and creative awakening, and a sacred immersion with the beautiful Huachuma (San Pedro) medicine in a safe and communal space for you to dive deep and rise high.
Nestled in the Sacred Valley of Peru, our retreat will unfold with music and movement, authentic connection and sharing, exploration of self and purpose, & meeting the sacred cactus medicine as a partner in our healing and awakening process. You’ll dance through fire and cacao rituals for release and renewal, learn energetic practices for clearing and empowerment, and discover new edges of your spirit and destiny as we co-create this journey of magic-making and soul awakening.
Remember the Magic You Hold.
Too often in our modern world, we’re disconnected from our true purpose and the unique power we hold within. Our journey is meant to help you reconnect with your True Self and your soul’s path, and light a fire inside to help you follow this alignment in consciously crafting your life, by:
- Exploring inner healing and clearing work
- Connecting deeply in a safe and loving space
- Strengthening your intuition and courage
- Becoming clear on your unique strengths and gifts
- Clarifying your unique path and purpose
- Offering you rituals and practices for deeper growth
- Supporting your individual process with our experienced team of facilitators
- Forming a strong and loving, heart-centered tribe as committed to spiritual growth as you are
Who is this retreat for?
You may be called to join us if you resonate with the following...
- You seek deep healing, wild awakening, and joyful soul exploration
- You’re ready to awaken a new and ecstatic power inside yourself
- You’re committed to live with courage, compassion, and intention.
- You seek a deeper connection to your intuition, inner wisdom, and authentic truth – and the courage & power to take action on it all in your life.
- You are on a path of uncovering your purpose and potential, and desire a sacred, communal journey to deepen this exploration of your unique life path.
- You want to awaken the magic you KNOW you’re here to create, and leave feeling ignited in your fire and empowered to live freely and fearlessly.
- You’re ready to welcome plant medicine as a healing tool in your journey
- You desire a sacred and conscious tribe to journey with – a new family of soul brothers and sisters with whom you will share a forever bond.
- You long to immerse in the healing power of nature and rewild your mind, body, and spirit to feel greater energy and holistic connection to yourself and the world around you.
What is huachuma medicine?
Huachuma is the Quechua name for a columnar cactus native to the Andes, commonly known as San Pedro. Drinking the brew made from this cactus produces a powerful healing and awakening experience through deep connection to yourself and spirit. Huachuma is a gentle yet profound shamanic medicine which opens you up directly to the source of love within yourself. Unlike some other plant medicines which can be detached from real life and difficult to integrate, Huachuma is highly integrative with the real world, bringing you deeper into your present life experience and offering immediate clarity for your path at hand. Working with this medicine in our ceremonial container, guided by our facilitators can help inspire your creative energy and illuminate your vision for your life, as well as bring healing to your past so you can move forward with clear-hearted purpose and joy.
How do the huachuma journeys work?
The magic of the Huachuma experience is in the relationship you build with the medicine. While it is possible to have a life-changing experience in one ceremony, the most profound healing and transformation occurs over time. During this retreat, we will gradually build this relationship over three ceremonies, gently deepening our connection to the medicine in a way that relates directly back to your life and your intentions for healing and growth.
Our ceremony days will be spent immersed in the energetically-charged nature of the Sacred Valley, combining silent contemplation, private conversation, and gentle walks in nature. You will be held safely by our facilitators as well as a Maestro Huachumero during our ceremonies, allowing you to go deeply inwards to experience profound healing and awakening. Ceremony days will begin at 10am, and we’ll return to the retreat center by 6pm to ground in over dinner and gentle connective integration before resting for the evening.
The journey
Our journey will take you on a wild and sacred adventure of self-healing, empowerment, and awakening your unique magic within.
The Magic We'll Explore:
- Yoga and Pranayama (breathwork) and Meditation
- Ceremony and healing with Sacred Huachuma (San Pedro) medicine
- Awakening each of your chakras and energy centers
- Working with & balancing the elements in your mind, body, and spirit
- Cacao ceremony (deeply heart-activating!)
- Fire ritual for cleansing and release
- Activating your creative fire and unique life path
- Authentic Relating and deep connective practices
- Somatic and emotional release techniques for self-healing
- Deep nature connection and Rewilding
- Tools and practices to keep you aligned and empowered
- Ecstatic Dance and Movement as medicine (and joy catalysts!)
WHat's included
Our 9-day, 8-night all-inclusive experience is designed to allow you to sink into full nourishment, connection, and exploration of your Soul and Self.
You will receive:
- 9 days, 8 nights accommodation at Raices Inka Retreat center
- Daily home-cooked vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner (Note: ceremony days will be dinner only as we fast with medicine. Snacks will be provided during ceremony days.)
- Unlimited coffee, tea, fruit, and drinking water
- 3 guided Huachuma ceremonies conducted in nature
- Daily yoga and breathwork practice
- Integrative sharing circles and creative workshops
- Cacao ceremony, fire ceremony and other sacred rituals
- Temezcal sweat lodge ceremony
- Ecstatic Dance and Movement workshops
- Day trip to Incan ruins in Ollantaytambo and other surprise excursions
- Retreat journal and other surprise gifts
- All transportation to excursions and activities
- Airport pickup and dropoff (also available to & from hotel in Cusco)
- Optional Kambo (frog medicine) treatment
- Post-retreat integration session with Kristen
The Magic of peru
We will be staying at our retreat center in the town of Arin, just 20 minutes from Pisac and an hour from Cusco in the magical Sacred Valley of Peru.
With the breathtaking Andes surrounding our home base, we will be immersed in vibrant Incan culture, walking distance to gorgeous river trails, local markets, and a short ride to explore other parts of the Sacred Valley in your free time.
Peru is a country steeped in shamanic culture, and you’ll be experiencing firsthand the deep connection to the land and indigenous plant medicine here.
We’ll have a day trip to Ollantaytambo, an Incan archaeological site, as well as an optional trip to Machu Picchu, the famous Inca citadel. Simply soaking in the spiritual magic of the Sacred Valley is medicine in itself – helping you reconnect to nature and yourself.
Your Soul Tribe
Human connection is medicine in itself, and recently we’ve all been deprived of the healing and nourishing power of deep time spent in person with like-minded and like-hearted people.
Your medicine journey will unfold with a tight-knit group of fellow spiritual seekers, and over our 9 days, we will deepen together in ceremony and bond through integration, daily practice, creative workshops, meals, exploring the culture of Peru, and quality time spent in a medicine family. You will leave with a new tribe of people to support you on your path moving forward, and a forever link to our magical home in the Sacred Valley.
Your Guides
Kristen Yates
I am so excited to be one of your guides for this journey of deep healing, soul exploration, and awakening your magic into the world.
Over the past 10 years, I have been on a massive journey of deep inner work through travel, yoga and meditation, studying Eastern teachings and healing modalities in Asia, and most recently, plant medicine healing in the Sacred Valley of Peru. I am passionate about understanding the human psyche, finding healing somatically through the body, and helping people to fully integrate and express their own medicine & magic into the world.
It is my honor and joy to walk alongside you in your own process of awakening and discovery – I’m excited to share this sacred space where you can bring ALL the parts of you, so that you can shine in your purest and brightest potential.
Milagros de Vivanco
Milagros de Vivanco is a Peruvian psilocybin therapist and psychedelic coach who has been working as a facilitator and coach with plant and fungi medicine for the last couple of years after a more than 20 years relationship with entheogens and lots of experience holding space in ceremonies.
Last year she founded Bliss, a Peruvian company dedicated to help people heal through microdosing and other psychedelic therapies and ceremonies. She is also a member of the Thank You Plant Medicine team, a social movement dedicated to spread gratitude and reliable information about plant medicine, psychedelics and psilocybin.
raices inka retreat center
Raices Inka, our beautiful retreat center, is located in the uniquely tranquil village of Arín, nestled at the foot of the majestic mountain Pitusiray, near beautiful waterfalls easily accessed by walking. You will find spaces full of tranquility to relax and connect with nature, away fro the hustle and bustle – the perfect place to go deep on your journey, nourish on all levels, and integrate your experiences.
Our accommodations
You will find our accommodation amidst this unique landscape and it consists of Houses, Cabañas, Suites and a Ceremonial/ yoga studio and organic gardens surrounded by the lush mountains of the Sacred Valley. On the grounds, you will be able to enjoy beautiful gardens featuring ponds, waterfalls, creeks, wood fire adobe oven, hammocks for rest and relaxation, and breathtaking views of the Pitusiray mountains. Plenty of outdoor seating will allow you to enjoy meals in the fresh mountain air.
JOIN US IN PERU
Early Bird Pricing: Save $200 if you book by Nov 1
Shared room with ensuite bathroom and kitchen:
$1995
($2195 after Nov 1)
Private room with ensuite bathroom and kitchen:
$2395
($2595 after Nov 1)
A $300 deposit is required to reserve your space, and the remaining payment is due before you arrive.
Working with Huachuma is a true commitment to your personal and spiritual development. Once your deposit is made, I will be in touch with you to set up a phone call to connect and discuss your intentions for this retreat, any prior experience with plant medicine (none is required), and any questions you may have. If for some reason we realize you are not a fit for this retreat, your deposit will be refunded. (You are also welcome to set up a call with me prior to making your deposit if you prefer!)
After your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email to set up your room choice and the final payment options (either pay-in-full or a payment plan, both due in full before we arrive.) You will also receive a detailed intake form to complete before the retreat.
Travel & Logistics
You will fly into Cusco Airport (CUZ) and we will send you a taxi to our retreat center. As travel information is often changing, please stay up to date with current regulations below:
U.S. Embassy in Peru – COVID-19 Information
In order to enter Peru, you currently need to show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test, and fill out a health affadavit with the address of our retreat center (which we will provide you after registration.)
We will continue to provide up-to-date information on travel as we have it.
LoVe from Past Retreats 
One thing that really stands out about Kristen is this spectrum of depth, the huge capacity she has for depth on a deep, soul, love, compassion level – and then her capacity for joy, play, humor, and dance... she just has this huge capacity and breadth for all of the things – feeling the emotion, and the experience of life. For me, being around Kristen and being taught by Kristen is really just to experience life in the fullest.
Leaving this retreat, I’m walking away with a very peaceful heart - something that isn’t always easy for me. I can easily get in my head and be very self-critical, and that was one of my intentions coming in was to tap into my inner self worth and self love. Walking away I feel very loving of myself, I feel so much peace in my heart and love for myself and a deeper love for others. Ultimately, that’s what I want – to live a life of love, and I really feel like I got to deepen that here at the retreat with all the wonderful people, beautiful facilitators, and beautiful Bali! It’s been an incredible journey.
I came into this feeling introverted and in my head, and the shared journey and adventures and yoga and ceremony and creative exercises cracked open my heart and allowed me to be relaxed and open and really flowing both in my personal and professional development.
Kristen is an awesome facilitator who really created a transformational space for us all on the retreat. She possesses the perfect blend of being a strong leader with great skills (especially yoga!), but also an equal member of the family we formed together.
I’m walking away with a sense of individuality and more understanding of myself and the ways that I’m currently showing up in the world - and how I can shift that to something that I want more. Maybe I want to show up differently than I have been - and I feel like this really made that clear and brought that to light.
FaQ
Questions about Huachuma:
The power of the Huachuma experience is in the relationship you build with the medicine. While it is possible to have a life-changing experience in one ceremony, the most profound healing and transformation occurs over time. During this retreat, we will gradually build this relationship over 3 ceremonies, gently deepening our connection to the medicine in a way that relates directly back to life.
Your first ceremony will be a gentle introduction to the medicine, and your experience will unfold from there. We will work directly with you to determine the amount of medicine that’s right for you in each ceremony to have a safe and healing experience.
We will be working with a local Huachumero and teacher of mine who has many years of experience working with both Huachuma and Ayahuasca. Jhon will facilitate our ceremonies and together our team will hold a healing space for everyone to experience their process.
Our Huachuma ceremonies will begin at 10:00 am. We will take the medicine in our maloca, the ceremonial space. After this we will go out and spend all day in nature for a time of connection, contemplation and self-reflection. There will be designated spaces where you can receive support and connection from our team, and where you can spend time alone. We’ll return to our center around 5:30 pm and close the ceremony in the maloca. Around 6:00 pm we’ll finish, have some time for a shower, and meet for dinner as a group before a restful evening of light connection and integration.
No, there are no dietary requirements to work with Huachuma. On the morning of ceremony, we will not eat breakfast and take the medicine with an empty stomach. In the evenings, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner together.
It’s helpful to bring an intention to your ceremonies, but you’ll also become clearer on your intentions and visions once you’re here and begin the journey.
There are no known risks or drug interactions for working with Huachuma medicine. It is perhaps the safest and most tolerant plant healer and teacher you can find on our planet.
This being said, once you have registered for the retreat, we will send you a form to share about your prior experience with plant medicine (if any), and any physical and psychological health conditions we should know about.
Yes, Huachuma is completely legal to work with in Peru.
Questions about Logistics, COVID-19 and Travel:
No, you don’t. Citizens of most American and Western European countries will be granted a tourist visa for up to 183 days at the customs desk upon entry. You will need to make sure and have a valid passport with at least 6 months before expiration.
Yes, if you are unable to travel due to COVID restrictions between now and the retreat, I will either credit your payment to the postponed retreat, or refund your payment.
While airlines seem to be offering good flexibility right now due to everything, we definitely recommend you purchase travel insurance with your flight.
More Love and feedback:
Since you opened my eyes to my truth I now wake up every morning with a lighter heart because now I know what's my purpose. You helped me to see the potential in me and that's a beautiful gift to give to anyone in this world! And finally you helped me to find a business ideas that is related to my story and my life experiences which is what I have been looking for, for so many years!
Questions? Want to connect?
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