The peak spiritual experience of my trip to the Sacred Valley of Peru was a journey to a waterfall. A simple, everyday walk up a mountain unlocked memories and renewed my sense of self. How is that even possible? I’ll attempt to explain, but please remember: putting words to experience pales in comparison to the…
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The Q’ero, Despachos, and Munay Ki Rites in Peru
A spiritual journey to Peru is not complete without interaction with the Q’ero and participating with a despacho or munay ki rites. The Q’ero The Q’ero are an ethnic group of Peru that live in remote villages high in the Andes mountains and, until recent times, did not visit populated areas. All of that is…
Sach’a Munay Retreat Center in the Sacred Valley of Peru
I was in Peru for two weeks on a spiritual retreat with Ashera Sefarty of Luminosity Healing Arts, Daina Puodziunas of Awakened Potentials for Women, and a small group of awesome women. Our “home base” for that time was Sach’a Munay Retreat and Yoga Center in Arin. Sach’a Munay is translated as “love in the…
Tipon and Pumamarca Archeological Sites in Peru
Tipon and Pumamarca are two archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley of Peru that are far less popular – and therefore far less populated – than Machu Picchu. And if you’re heading to Peru for a ‘spiritual’ experience, I’d add these sites onto your agenda. The energy at both locations is clean and clear. Tipon…
Machu Picchu – Starting At The End of My Spiritual Journey to Peru
Sometimes the one thing you think will be the best is actually the worst. I had high hopes for Machu Picchu – no pun intended. I was hoping to have a peak spiritual or energetic connection to…well, to whatever is there. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is built between two mountain peaks and was home…
Spiritual Travel to the Sacred Valley of Peru
Thinking of traveling to the Sacred Valley in Peru? Definitely look at your options and make smart decisions. Ashera Seferty and Luminosity Healing Arts During my trip, I spent 13 glorious days in the Sacred Valley with a small group of women for a retreat called “Awakening The Divine Feminine and the Heart of Pachamama.”…