Experience a one-of-a-kind transformative journey as a retreat leader, yogi, coach, author, speaker, and avid traveler, Julie Wilkes will guide you through an adventure through Peru. If you’ve retreated with Julie before, you know she brings a special alchemy to each retreat, with many special small soulful gifts, surprises, and experiences to attune your senses with your soul.  This is a bucket list trip!

Some examples of experiences you will have include:

• Daily Grounding Yoga Session: Begin with yoga practices designed to connect participants with the Sacred Valley’s vibrant energy, promoting grounding and presence.

• Daily Guided Meditation: Engage in meditative sessions focusing on the energy of the earth, enhancing mindfulness and a deep connection with the natural surroundings.

• Nature Walks: Immerse in the region’s natural beauty with walks that explore local flora and fauna, accompanied by mindfulness practices.

• Storytelling Sessions: Enjoy communal gatherings around a fire pit to share and listen to the myths and legends of the Andes, fostering community ties.

• Exploration of Sacred Sites: Visit ancient ruins such as Pisac to experience the spiritual essence and history of the area.

• Despacho Ceremony: The ceremonies of offerings, or despachos, commonly acknowledged by the Andean population as payments to the Earth or Pachamama, are rituals of ancestral origin that are part of a system of reciprocity between the material world and the spiritual world.

• Reflection and Journaling: Take time for deep self-reflection and journaling, focusing on personal insights and growth achieved throughout the retreat.

• Machu Picchu Visit: Experience meditation and reflection at this world wonder, facilitating profound personal transformation