2014 Sacred Shamanic Pilgrimage to Peru (July 29th – August 7th, 2014)

Saturday, April 26th, 2014

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

ITINERARY

JULY 29: 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, the paqos of ‘Ayllu K’anchaq Qoyllur, will provide us with an overview of our upcoming travels into the sacred mountains before we spend the day exploring Cusco.  Our work with the powerful Altomesayoq, Adolfo begins. Altomesayoqs, or high shamans, have the ability to call and work directly with the Apus (collective mountain spirits). In the morning, Adolfo will begin teaching us Incan cosmology. In the afternoon, Adolfo 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.)

JULY 30: Our early morning bus departure to the Sacred Valley begins. We stop at 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 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 as we continue strengthening our connection with Pacha llump’a Nuna(the higher spirits). We arrive in the Sacred Valley of Urubamba, and spend the night at the charming Hotel Las Chullpus. A delicious dinner is followed by a sacred ceremony with Adolfo and the paqos. In ceremony our ayllu will ask the Apus and Santa Tierras for guidance on our upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Mountains. (Hotel Chullpus. Lunch and Dinner included.)

JULY 31: Shortly after sunrise we head to the sacred mountains, looking up in awe at the powerful mountain peak of Apu, Waqay Wilka. Surrounded by Pachamama’s presence, Adolfo and the paqos lead us in ceremony at the base of the mountain. Adolfo teach us the laws governing the two opposite worlds and we learn about Wilki Khuyas (Wilki is the dreamer and the entrance to Hanaq Pacha, the upper world). Next, our journey takes us to a beautiful sacred lake for a ritual cleansing and purification (Iniy – ch’uyay) in preparation for meeting the Apus (winged creatures) and Santa Tierras (female earth spirits). (Hotel Chullpus. Lunch and Dinner included.)

AUGUST 1: We expand our understanding of the Andean sacred traditions, hiking near Choqe Marka, a “spring of precious metal.” These extensive ruins date back to c. 400 BC, before its abandonment around 1530 AD. As our work with Adolfo and the paqos deepens the energetic awakening occurring in our luminous bodies grows stronger and clearer, helping us to increase our awareness of our individual spiritual path, (Niqch’ariy). Tonight we camp among the seven elements of rock that bring together the heavens and the earth in the beautiful world view of the Andean world. (Camping in the mountains of Choqemarka. Lunch and dinner included.) AUGUST 2: We start our day of Pilgrimage heading toward the sacred mountain of Alancoma, continuing to build kausay (life force) in our energy bodies. Alancoma is known as the “guardian of the Eagle’s Nest,” the summit where eagles, condors, and hawks reside. After lunch, Adolfo shows us the secrets of Nuna, the organizing principles of spirit. We learn about the celestial hierarchy of Apus and their relationship with Pachamama. Adolfo demonstrates the sacred practice of Saminchakuy and explains more about the different life experiences of indigenous medicine people following the spiritual path of sacred Andean tradition. In the afternoon, we return to our base camp Choquemarka. (Camping in the mountains of Choqe Marka. Lunch and dinner included.)

AUGUST 3: Soon after daybreak, Adolfo honors us with initiation rites. Things start to shift. That evening, Adolfo performs the sacred Incan ceremony of Kallpa t‘aqwinakuy, for personal healing and transformation. After dinner, we will conduct Nina qonoy, the ceremony of fire with the help ofAyllu K’anchaq Qoyllur. After spending this day in the “other world” we camp overnight and dream with the spirits. (Lunch and dinner included.) 

 AUGUST 4: Before breakfast, we begin the day’s spiritual activities with the ritual of kallpa hamut’ay Huñuy. After lunch we return to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. (Sacred Valley – Hotel (Hotel Chullpas. Lunch and Dinner included.)

AUGUST 5: 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 continues to expand as we learn more of the mysteries of the Andean p’aqo. We arrive at our destination, on sacred ground before the humbling presence of Ausangate. After a nourishing meal, Adolfo performs the ceremony of juñunakuy, bringing us into a state of union with the Apus. You may experience falling in love with the mountain, under the vibrant stars and magnificent snow peaks of Ausangate. Energetic pathways open further. (Camping in Fpacchanta. Lunch and dinner included.)

AUGUST 6: The day is dedicated to reflection and integration, in the “after glow “of holy communion with Ausangate. We will walk in the ancient practice of meditation, farther into the foothills of majestic Apu Ausangate. Here Adolfo and the Masters will conduct initiation rites of individual “K’anchaq Karpay,” (which translates literally as” the initiation ceremony of the seed of light that is reflected in the energies.”) – giving us further knowledge about the spiritual laws governing the Inca cosmology. 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. The ceremony will conclude with a despacho fire offering. (Camping in the mountains of Ausangate. Lunch and dinner included.)

AUGUST 7: This morning we complete our spiritual tasks in ayni (right relationship) and celebrate the ceremony Nuna Mujo Tarpuy, where we will have the opportunity to “acquire Andean seed the cosmos.” We then trek to meet our bus in Fpacchanta pampa. After lunch we return to the city of Cusco. Each of us will continue our process of integrating our deepening connection in a state of rest and tranquility. Once in the city of Cusco, we will have a farewell dinner with the brothers and sisters of the ayllu, with the opportunity for us to express our feelings and gratitude with the experiences. (Dinner and Lodging not included.)

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