Our 2020 Inner Arts Spirit Journey to Peru is a time to step away from our lives to realign with our soul. On such a journey, the mind, body, spirit, and emotions click back into higher alignment. We change our lens of perception and find a much larger view of who we are and why we are here.
The sacred valley and mountains of the Peruvian Andes provide the ideal environment for our expansion. This is an inner as well as an outer journey. Within and without become synchronized.
From 2006 to 2011, the Inner Arts Institute led numerous Spirit Journeys to Central America, the Middle East, and the American West, introducing participants to the Vision Quest experience and other shamanic practices that are foundational to Samvedam's practice of the healing arts. With great excitement, the IAI team invites you to join us in paying homage to the land and teachings that have been so transformative in our lives.
Come along for an inner journey guided by local shamans who offer us ceremonies and healing sessions that are grounded in ancient tradition. Integrate these experiences with breathwork, family constellations, and meditation. You can expect to spend 2–3 hours each day engaged in inner practices led by our shamanic hosts, the IAI team, and Pierre and Janice, our local organizers.
Highlights
Machu Picchu.
On the outer level, our journey will lead us to Peru's famous Sacred Valley, some of its magical lagoons as well as Huchuy Qosqo, a sacred mountain near Cusco where feminine and masculine powers are being balanced through ritual. We will stay on the mountain overnight, journeying to connect with our inner male and female power.
Our sacred work will culminate at Machu Picchu. There, we will take part in a ceremony in the Temple of the Moon as well as an initiation on the mother stone of the temple. Machu Picchu holds a unique sacred vibration that has helped many people find a clear alignment of body and spirit and open perceptions beyond time and space.
Comments from Previous Spirit Journey Participants:
Held in a very sacred manner
WOW! What an adventure, what a gift. For me the Vision Quest was about going within, listening to the stillness and my guides. I felt perfectly safe and that the entire adventure was held in a very sacred manner by Samvedam.
Samvedam and Maya worked very well together to guide and counsel me through my quest. They were both very helpful in my process. The location was magical and so beautiful. I highly recommend this Vision Quest and know that any trip guided by Samvedam would be wonderful.
Thank you so much, Samvedam and Maya.
Absolutely perfect
There was a moment the day after the vision quest where I had an epiphany: for the first time since I was very very young, I felt absolutely perfect. I was so proud of myself, not because “I did it,” not because I survived for three days on my own in the wilderness, but because I was me. I realized, I like myself. I am perfect just the way I am.
Of course I had told myself this before, and it sounds so simple to think or say. But to actually experience pure and utter acceptance of the self is truly uplifting.
The vision quest is not about surviving, or skirting death. It is about finding Life, and filling oneself up with Spirit.
The facilitators of this journey were absolutely fantastic. They had intuitive insight on where and how I needed help on my quest, and were able to subtly guide me in precisely the manner necessary to get me through. I not only recommend a vision quest for someone who is seeking inner clarity, but I recommend this particular quest with these particular facilitators.
I am still in awe and ever so grateful
It’s been almost two months since returning from the Vision Quest, and I am still in awe and ever so grateful I attended\.
I went in hopes of burying the self-critical part of myself that made living so painful–-physically and emotionally.
But “burying” is not the right word for what happened on this trip. “Transformed” is more accurate. My chronic joint pain is gone. And the compassion and self-love I feel still holds me steady and strong.
As a psychotherapist, I know all that goes in to preparing and facilitating a group process, especially one of this nature. Samvedam is intuitive, kind, honest, and wise. I would not have attended this Vision Quest with anyone else leading it.
Beyond my wildest dreams
Kudos to Samvedam and Maya for the insight and process that they held for each of us collectively and individually. The rituals offered helped to support and comfort. The whole ten days unfolded as was meant to be.
The experience opened me to a sensitivity free of limiting beliefs and noise, and the connection to nature was filled with metaphors for living and relating to my life going forward. Most of all, I did meet myself like I never would have believed possible. “I love you so much” was never before part of my vocabulary to myself.
This quest was a gift. If anyone reading this is questioning or held in check by fear, I say just do it. You will not regret it.
Our Peruvian Organizers
Our Peruvian hosts, Pierre and Janice, have been arranging sacred experiences for travelers for nearly 25 years. In 2016, they hosted Samvedam on a profound transformative journey in Peru. We are absolutely thrilled that they are collaborating with us to offer the Inner Light Retreat.
Pierre and Janice approach their work with deep integrity, sacredness, and safety. They have long-standing relationships with shamans who meet their high standards.
Their work is informed by Pierre's skill as a Peruvian sound healer and shaman, and Janice's background as a reiki practitioner.
Retreat Pricing, Group Size and Registration
The cost for the entire 10 days is $2,900 plus roundtrip airfare to Lima from your home airport.
We will be an intimate group limited to 12-15 participants.
Questions? We are excited to see who will join us on this once-in-a-lifetime journey! Click the button below for details. Samvedam Randles, Director of the Inner Arts Institute, is glad to provide more information: just call (617) 926-1301.
Click below for the website of our Peruvian organizers. There you can find our itinerary and reserve your place!
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