LIFE IS A CEREMONY RETREAT
A Sacred Journey in the Andes. A Journey of Meaning, Ritual, and Remembering. Join us in September for this 7-day, 6-night retreat.
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Life is a celebration. Each moment is a ceremony.
This retreat is an invitation to remember the sacred in everyday.
To live life not just as a checklist, but as a ceremony — filled with presence, meaning, and deep connection.
Throughout the week, you’ll be guided through ancient Andean wisdom, yogic ritual, and soul-expanding practices. From mystical treks to heart-opening ceremonies, this experience gently awakens the art of living with intention, joy, and reverence.
Whether you join for a personal retreat or choose to receive 30 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours, this journey invites you home — to your body, to the Earth, and to the magic threaded through every moment.
COURSE DETAILS
Online Program Dates:
Meals
3 Vegetarian meals per day (Vegan available)
Skill Levels:
All Levels.
Hours & Certification:
30 Hour Retreat Experience or Optional Yoga Alliance Continuing Education.
Location:
Ayni Sanctuary, Sacred Valley, Peru
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
- Daily yoga asana, yoga nidra, and embodiment practices
- Guided past life regression, sound healing, and vision quest
- Andean despacho ceremony (offering to the Earth)
- Traditional cacao ceremony and temazcal (sweat lodge)
- Optional plant medicine ceremony (not included in tuition)
- Trekking excursions to sacred, lesser known sites
- Cultural connection with locals and Andean traditions
- Teachings on how to create your own meaningful rituals
- Integration support for bringing ceremony into daily life
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Eight day, seven night retreat immersion
- Daily movement, ceremony, and guided experiences)
- Trekking excursions and local cultural visits
- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours (optional)
- Trekking excursions to sacred, lesser known sites
- Cultural connection with locals and Andean traditions
- Teachings on how to create your own meaningful rituals
- Integration support for bringing ceremony into daily life
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Top 5 Yoga School
$50,000+
In scholarships gifted
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Countries where we offer our programs
10,000+
Hours of yoga shared every year
WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR
- Seekers and travelers drawn to the Sacred Valley
- Anyone longing to reconnect with the Earth and their inner truth
- Yoga teachers seeking YACEP hours
- Wellness practitioners wanting ceremonial tools
- Individuals desiring personal growth, clarity, and embodiment
- Lovers of nature, ritual, and deep spiritual learning
- Anyone ready to bring more intention, presence, and beauty into their life
TUITION + ACOMMODATIONS AND MEALS
Prices include lodging, three meals per day, ceremonies listed above, daily classes, and all scheduled group activities (unless otherwise noted).
$ 1250 – Shared Room (max 3 people)
$ 1600 – Private room
Note: Prices above do not include travel, additional reading materials, or extras. Contact Us to learn more about scholarships and payment options.
OUR PERU LOCATION – AYNI SANCTUARY
Ayni Sanctuary is located in Calca, Peru, in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, nestled between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Surrounded by majestic Andean mountains, traditional Quechua villages, and ancient sacred sites, the sanctuary rests within one of the most culturally rich and spiritually significant regions in South America.
Just a short distance from Cusco and Ollantaytambo, and approximately three hours from Machu Picchu by car and train, Ayni Sanctuary offers access to some of Peru’s most breathtaking archaeological wonders, including Moray, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuamán, and Tipón.
Blending natural beauty, deep history, and living Andean wisdom, Ayni Sanctuary is an unforgettable destination for those seeking connection, healing, adventure, and transformation in the heart of the Andes.
