Explore the deep connection found through this integrative program as we blend the traditions of Meditation, Yoga, and Qigong with the indigenous knowledge of Plant Medicine and Energetic Healing. This is a powerful program conducted in an intentional and safe environment to do deep healing work. We flow through the transformative levels of the Peruvian Medicine Wheel, dive deep into the practice of Yoga and experience ancient shamanic traditions.
This program works to release the traumas of your past, unravel your patterns and let go of self limiting beliefs. From this place of clarity, dreams can be realized. We offer you the tools and practices to reconnect and realize your highest potential!
It is our deepest honor and heart’s calling to offer this potent retreat that serves to invoke radical transformation and healing. It is a challenge to convey to you the experience of this retreat as it is such a magical experience to explore the energy of Peru and the depths of the Soul. Our intention is to create a safe and supportive environment for you to surrender completely, to receive the wisdom of plant medicine, and to reveal your inner light and higher purpose. We invite you to trust your inner guidance as we have trusted ours and know that you have been guided to this journey for a reason.
Located in the heart of the Sacred Valley, Peru, this program offers a powerful place to tap into the wisdom of the land, the ancient culture and the deep inner knowing of our own hearts. This land is considered one of the most powerful energetic centers of the world. We feel its strength and we witness this deep connection to spirit in the land, the people and the harmonious way of living. In this retreat experience, we find a symbiotic blend of ancient indigenous wisdom and yogic teachings to guide you on this path of awakening.
We invite you to embark upon this powerful journey with us as we explore the mysteries of our own heart, guided by the Peruvian Medicine Wheel, which allows us to peel away the layers and awaken to our soul’s purpose. Insights, breakthroughs and revelations abound supported by this magical land. We experience the medicine of this land through Despacho ceremony, cleansing plant baths, purifying Temescal Ceremony, heart-opening Cacao Ceremony, traditional coca leaf reading, sound and shamanic healings, and optional Shamanic Plant Ceremonies offered with trusted local guides. These rituals facilitate personal transformation and healing and will leave you feeling cleansed and empowered.
It is our greatest fulfillment to witness the transformation of our friends, family and students as they journey through this life changing experience. And it is a journey, with many challenges, triumphs and insights along the way, a journey that will leave you feeling strong, whole and limitless in your potential, a journey of healing that is cultivated by trusting each perfect moment.
We invite you to journey with us to the sacred highlands of Peru to embark upon this life enhancing experience. This soul journey is curated with enriching cultural activities, healing ceremonies, engaging discussion, thought-provoking personal growth activities and a daily practice to integrate your experiences. We host a journey that is deeply personal, supportive and inclusive to meet the intentions of each participant. Each day begins with Intention Setting, Meditation, Pranayama and Yoga Asana as a practice to cultivate deep inner connections and open to the experiences of the day. Organic locally grown vegetarian meals are served throughout to help cleanse and purify the body from the inside out. The day will flow into different activities, ceremonies or cultural excursion that coincide with the Peruvian Medicine Wheel as our guide for transformation. Allow the breathtaking beauty of Peru’s Sacred Valley guide you on your path of healing and self-realization.
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We are a Yoga family of dedicated yoga teachers and healers who are here to support you along your yogic journey. Whether you are interested in deepening your yoga practice or becoming empowered as a Registered Yoga Teacher our facilitators have the experience and knowledge to help guide you there. Our teachers are highly skilled in the arts of facilitating group healing and transformation through yoga asana, meditation, pranayama, ceremony, spiritual lessons, special yogic topics, Ayurveda, music, artistic expression, dance, and more.
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Who is this training for?
Our programs are geared towards practitioners of all levels and all ages. We teach adjustment and modifications so the practice can be adapted to meet the needs of a diverse audience. Whether it is your intention to step into your calling as a yoga teacher or to learn the foundations of yoga and deepen your practice, this program will be equally informative and transformative. We have students attending from all over the world and welcome the diversity in our groups.
What is the style of yoga practiced?
The style of yoga we share is a mindful vinyasa flow based practice that allows one to find connection and embark upon an insightful journey within. We link breath and movement to emphasize meditation and to find stillness in motion. This practice become a sacred prayer to our body, to access the stillness of the mind and to connect with spirit. The experience is deeply intentional as we honor yogic philosophy and invite our soul to look inward and find peace with what is present.
Our sequence is rooted in traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa practices but has evolved to meet the needs of the modern yogi. We offer a holistic and well rounded approach, balancing the Yin and Yang, the passive and active, the lunar and solar, the feminine and masculine energies to leave one feeling centered and harmonious. Not only does this practice offer physical benefits, but it works on the energetic and spiritual forms as well, tapping into the wisdom of ancient yogic teachings while connecting to Earth Medicine and exploring the Elements as a path to transformation and Union with all that is.
We build a solid foundation for our students to then expand upon as they find their voices as teachers or in their own personal practice. We emphasis an embodied understanding of poses and alignment, intelligent sequencing and transitions while embracing grace, ease and fluidity. With this deeper awareness and understanding of the body, we can come into full alignment with mind, body, spirit and our life’s purpose.
How long do I need to practice yoga for to join?
There are no requirements to join, so long as you have an interest in yoga and meditation and a desire to deepen that connection. We do recommend to cultivate a steady personal practice prior to arrival if possible to prepare your body and mind for the journey ahead. We offer online videos that you can practice along with to prepare.
Is this a Yoga Alliance Certified school?
Yes. We are a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour and 300-hour Level as well as a Continuing Education Provider (YA-CEP). Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate from Sacred Paths Yoga and will be able to register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher).
What is Yoga Alliance?
Yoga Alliance® is the largest internationally recognized registering body for yoga teachers, studios and schools and is the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community. Yoga Alliance provides a set of educational standards for yoga schools that specify hours of study in certain Educational Categories, to ensure schools provide thorough training to yoga teachers that will enable them to teach safely and competently.
What will I gain from this experience?
We have developed this experience to be much more than a platform to learn the foundations of yoga but as a transformative and life enhancing experience. Our graduates often report that our programs provide an opportunity for self-inquiry, healing and growth. You will gain all the tools necessary to empower your practice and/or begin teaching while embarking on a journey for the soul.
Can I teach right away after finishing the course?
Yes, you will be empowered with all of the tools necessary to begin your yoga teaching journey. You will gain experience during the course through peer teaching and can then register with Yoga Alliance immediately after successful completion of the program.
How many hours of Yoga do we practice every day?
We have a 2-hour asana practice in the morning and a 2-3 hour asana workshop in the afternoon. The total asana practice each day is 4-5 hours.
Are there days off during the Yoga Teacher Training Courses?
Yes, we typically have 3 days off during the 200hr program and 4 days off during the 300hr, occurring every 5th day.