Sacred Shamanic Pilgrimage to Peru

Friday, January 4th, 2013

Learn Spiritual Traditions of the Incas

With the Altomesayoq

Adolfo Tito Condori

July 28^th through August 6^th 2013

“Andean shamans (P’aqos) have the prophetic vision that time on our planet is speeding up and that great change in the nature of our world is occurring. Although we are on the verge of planetary destruction, we are also living at a time of unlimited opportunity, brought about by existing in a point in history when things are shifting rapidly and are in a state of flux. For this reason, Andean P’aqos are for the first time, passing down their lineage to Westerners. The old sacred lineages are dying. The Andean medicine people believe that the next generation of shamans must be able to bridge both the shamanic realm and the modern world and are giving us the wisdom of their ancestors’ teachings to bring back to our ayllus or communities. The P’aqos believe that the next group of medicine people will come from the West.” (Lessons of the Inca Shamans: Piercing the Veil, 2012)

Join us on a ten-day sacred journey in the Andes Mountains of Perú, to learn the ancient knowledge of the Inca traditions with the Altomesayoq Adolfo Tito Condori and the medicine people of Ayllu K’anchaq Qoyllur (AKQ).

Peru Itinerary and Travel Program

Day 1: Our journey begins with the rising morning sun when we meet our new ayllu (community) in the beautiful city Cusco, “the ancient city of two worlds.” Our Andean guides will provide us with an overview of our upcoming travels, and ascent into the sacred mountains, before we spend the day exploring Cusco. Our work with the powerful Altomesayoq, Adolpho begins. Altomesayoqs, or high shamans, have the ability to call and work directly with the Apus (collective mountain spirits). In the morning, Adolpho will begin teaching us Incan cosmology. In the afternoon, Adolpho will show us the ritual of hallpay. We will begin the practice of making coca leaf offerings for the Apus and Pachamama (Mother Earth), to build and strengthen our energetic connection of kausay (life force) that comes with being in ayni, or right relationship. In the evening we will meet for an opening dinner at the popular restaurant, Jack’s, for some fabulous food and great company. (Lunch Included. Dinner not included. Overnight in Cusco.)

Day 2: Our early morning departure takes us to Huanakauri, a sacred Inca place of power, sitting above where the old city of Cusco was founded, to learn about the Temple of Huanakauri. Our work with Adolpho will deepen in ceremony, as each member develops further understanding of his or her own individual spiritual path. Adolpho will continue teaching us sacred Andean traditions, as the energetic awakening occurring in our luminous bodies grows stronger and clearer. (Lunch included dinner not included. Overnight in Cusco.)

Day 3: Our drive to the Sacred Valley is filled with breathtaking views of the Urubamba mountain range and sleepy villages along the road. The lower elevation of the valley is ideal for acclimatization to altitude. On the way to Pumamarka, we will visit the former Incan capital Ollantaytambo, and learn the Incan principles of duality and rituals of Yanantin and Masintin. Climbing the Incan trail, our footsteps lead us to the beautiful terraces that caress the ancient dwellings of Incan nobility. Here, we rest against giant blocks of polished stones, breathing in the view of the Urubamba River flowing below our perch, in the commanding presence of the ageless mountains. After lunch, we are off to the sacred Temple of Pachar, to continue strengthening our connection with Pacha llump’to Nuna (the higher spirits). At sunset, we return to the Sacred Valley of Urubamba for dinner followed by a sacred ceremony with Adolpho and ‘Ayllu K’anchaq Qoyllur. In ceremony, our ayllu will ask the Apus and Santa Tierras for guidance on our upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Mountains. (Lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Urubamba.)

Day 4: In the morning, we leave for the town of Pomacanchi, visiting Huaka de Huanca on the way. This is the home of Pacha Tucson, the Apu with the “job description” of architect in Incan cosmology. On this powerful spot, shamans and Catholics worship together in the church visited centuries before by the Incas as a place of devotion. Adolpho will perform ceremony at the base of the holy mountain. As we stare upward in wonder at the peak of Pacha Tucson, Adolpho will teach us the laws governing the two opposite worlds. After stopping for lunch in Huanca, we will learn about Wilki Khuyas (Wilki is the dreamer and entrance to Hanaq Pacha, the upper world). Our journey leads us to a beautiful sacred lagoon for a cleansing and purification ritual of Iniy-ch‘uyay, to prepare for our encounter with the Apus (the winged beings) and Santa Tierras (the feminine earth spirits). We will have dinner in Pomacanchi and camp over night near the lagoon. (Lunch and dinner included.)

Day 5: We begin our day hiking to the holy place of Pumahuasi, continuing our work of building kausay, life force in our energy bodies. We gain momentum. After lunch, Adolpho helps us to discover the secrets of Nuna, the organizing principles of spirit. We will also learn about the celestial hierarchy of the Apus, and the relationship that exists between the Santa Tierras and Pachamama (Mother Earth). Adolpho will show the sacred practice of Saminchakuy, Paqoq kausaynin, and explain more about the life experiences of the different indigenous medicine people following the sacred spiritual path of Andean tradition. Later in the afternoon, we will return to our base camp at the Lagoon of Pomacanchi. After dinner, we will conduct Nina qonoy, the ceremony of fire with the help of Ayllu K’anchaq Qoyllur. (Lunch and dinner included.)

Day 6: Soon after daybreak, we approach the sacred Incan place of four lagoons. Adolpho honors us with the Kallpa hap‘inachiy initiation rites, with the support of the Mama Qochas, the sacred water spirits of the blue green glacier lagoon. Things start to shift. That evening, Adolpho performs the sacred Incan ceremony of Kallpa t‘aqwinakuy, for personal healing and transformation. After spending this day in the “other world” serenity of the lagoon, we camp overnight and dream with the spirits. (Lunch and dinner included.)

Day 7: Today, we make our sacred pilgrimage to the magnificent Holy Mountain of Ausangate. We take in breath-taking views, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, as we walk in the meditative practice of yuyay manay (the organizing principle of wisdom). We will journey across this spectacular natural display of elements, feeling the powerful mountain presence at our side as we progress toward our destination of Pampa Fpaqchanta. After lunch, a rejuvenating walk leads us to where we explore the secrets of finding the essence of tukuy, for personal healing, and group life force – kausay. We experience our spiritual connection with the collective mountain spirits. Our individual work expands, learning the mysteries of the Andean p’aqos, as we arrive on sacred ground under the stars and shadows of the humbling Ausangate. A camp like no other awaits us. After a nourishing meal, Adolpho will perform the ceremony of jununakuy, bringing us into a receptive state of union and connection with the Apus. You may experience falling in love with the mountain, under the vibrant stars and magnificent snow peaks of Ausangate as an energetic pathway opens further. (Lunch and dinner included.)

Day 8: The day is spent reflecting, and adjusting to feeling the “afterglow” of the sacred communion with Ausangate, as we venture towards other mysterious traditions of the Andean world. Adolpho will perform the individual initiation rites of K’anchaq karpay, which literally means, “bright light of energy initiation ceremony,” giving us additional knowledge about the governing spiritual laws of Incan cosmology. After a despacho fire ceremony, we will camp at Fpaqchanta. With the help of the Ayllu K’anchaq Qoyllur, we learn to accept the new wisdom that has come to us in a state of compassion. (Lunch and dinner included.)

Day 9: We begin with an early morning train ride to along the Urabumba River moving into an amazing forest of clouds and arriving in the quaint village of Aguas Calientes. By bus we venture higher to the ruins of Machu Picchu, known as the “City of Light,” and one of the great wonders of the world. We spend the day exploring. Led by Adolpho, we visit the various temples and learn more about Incan cosmology and tradition. Adolpho leads us in sacred ceremony. We return in the late afternoon to Aquas Calientes, in time for a soak in the hot springs, before deciding whether to stroll through the village or dine on delicious cuisine at one of the local outdoor cafes. (Lunch included. Dinner not included.)

Day 10: We greet the day awaking to a spectacular sunrise at the Temple of the S before making our way back to the Ollantaytambo train station. We honor our newfound gifts received during the individual initiation of K‘anchaq Karpay. In ceremony, we will focus on Kallpa Hunay, the integration of power and connection for spiritual fortification in our physical body and the medicine body of our mesa. After returning to Cusco, our ayllu meets for our closing farewell dinner and ceremony to embrace and celebrate the spirits that have shared the extraordinary with us and say our goodbyes. (Lunch and dinner included. Evening hotel not included.)

For more information please contact Deborah Bryon at highglo@aol.com, 303-596-5233

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