“The Earth remembers who you are”
There are places on this Earth that remember — places that breathe with us, sing through us, and awaken something ancient within our bones. When we find ourselves in their presence, the journey becomes pilgrimage. Peru’s Sacred Valley is one of these places, a living prayer waiting to be walked.
Journey with Dee Koprivc and Sandra D. Bianco into the heart of the Andes.
A land where the mountains live and listen. Where rivers carry ancient prayers. Where every stone holds the codes of memory and each breath is a portal to the sacred.
This journey unfolds in two chapters:
For seven days we dive into a deep immersion into daily yogic and shamanic practices. We weave together ancient traditions from opposite sides of the world — each a mirror for the exploration of the Self. Both yoga and shamanism share a common language of union, remembrance, and direct communion with the divine. We move through body and spirit, temples and waters, guided by the living wisdom of the Sacred Valley.
Following the retreat we gather in beautiful Cusco to integrate. Here the invitation opens for an optional ascent into the untouched Ausangate region — at 4500m altitude. Apu Ausangate is a place of deep reverence. This ascent experience is only for those called to walk even closer to the Spirit of the Earth. There, the land is not scenery but living spirit — Pachamama whispering through color, through silence, through the beating wings of the condor. This is a journey deeper into the footsteps of the shamans, where the mountains themselves become our teachers, guiding us to listen and to remember.
THE PROGRAM
Our program taught by Dee Koprivc & Sanda D. Bianco, weaves together the common threads of yogic and shamanic traditions, exploring their shared reverence for interconnection, the wisdom of Nature and the elements, and the pathways they offer to reach deeper states of consciousness. We will journey into these ancient teachings, whose timeless aim is to guide us back to our true nature and remind us to live from the heart.
YOGIC PRACTICES
Each day begins with an embodied yoga practice led by Dee — a living, breathing, movement prayer to weave the day’s teachings, sacred sites, and shamanic wisdom deep into the fabric of body, heart, and mind. Through thematic Vinyasa flows, devotional Bhakti chanting, breathwork, and meditation, Dee invites us to root the day's medicine into our bones. Practice becomes preparation — a tender waking of the senses, readying us to walk the sacred lands with wide eyes and wide hearts.
SHAMANIC WISDOM
Ayni, the sacred law of reciprocity in the Incan tradition, teaches us to live in right relationship with all life. Guided by Sandra D. Bianco and our local shamans, we will step into the living spirit of Ayni through sacred ceremonies, healing initiations, ancestral blessings, offerings to Pachamama, and optional plant medicine journeys. Each day, we are invited deeper into the Andean cosmovision, and the remembering of our place within it all.
THE STAY
For the first seven nights of our journey, we will settle into the gorgeous Samadhi Sacred Valley Retreat Centre — our mountain home and sanctuary. From here, we will venture out on guided hikes to some of the Valley’s most revered sacred sites, including the legendary Machu Picchu.
DAY 1, April 4. Saturday : Soft Landing
Welcome Circle: A ritual of arrival, where chants, stories, and intention are shared to create connection and clear the path of any obstacles, setting the tone for our journey together. Dinner included.
DAY 2, April 5. Sunday : Rooting down
Honoring Earth: Muladhara chakra morning practice. Despacho Ceremony for Mother Earth. Optional SPA/massages, and relaxing local walks in the Valley enjoying the magnificent surroundings and connecting with the land. In the evening we gather for a sublime ancestral soundbath, letting vibration and silence guide us into deeper spaciousness. All meals included.
DAY 3, April 6. Monday : Prayer in Motion
Honoring Water: Svadisthana chakra morning practice. Pumahuanca trek across rivers and through mountains for ritual in the Inca temple of the sacred feminine. All meals included.
DAY 4, April 7. Tuesday : Tending to our Inner Fire
Honoring Fire. Sunrise ascent to the sacred Apu Machu Picchu. The day is spent in nature, meditation, ritual and wonder, immersed in the powerful presence of this ancient site. We return to our center nourished, ignited, and inspired. All meals included.
DAY 5, April 8. Wednesday : Awakening the Hearts
Honoring Air. Anahata chakra morning practice. Shifting into the space of integration and expression to awaken the heart. Optional guided pottery or painting class as tactile meditation — a space to shape and express what moves within us. In the evening a heartful cacao ceremony, singing and sharing circle, giving voice to our experiences. All meals included.
DAY 6, 3 April 9. Thursday – Attuning to Inner truth
Honoring Space. Visuddha chakra morning practice. Our journey leads us to the magnificent and mysterious Incan ruins of Moray, where we walk in reverence and take part in a Munay ritual. Evening closing ceremony. All meals included.
DAY 7, April 10. Friday- Trust and Insight
Honoring Higher Wisdom. Ajna chakra morning practice. Breakfast and checkout.
Pisac visit for a traditional Quechua concert & celebration.
Arrival to Cusco.
DAY 8 Saturday -Viva Cusco!
We formally end our retreat in Cusco, and for those planning the Ausangate trek to acclimate for higher altitudes. Optional: Sunday Cusco exploration on a guided tour. Breakfast included only.
The Pacchanta Trek:
Into The Splendor of Pachamama
A wild, off-the-map journey into the high-altitude Andes, Ausangate Region. Here the air is thin, the silence deep, and the spirit loud. We walk into the heart of the mountains, trading comfort for simplicity, and finding something richer.
Nights are spent in very humble village lodges, meals shared with locals who live close to the land. It’s raw, real, and alive — a sacred kind of adventure for those who feel the call.
While this is truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to visit one of the world’s most incredible spiritual places, it may not be for everyone. As we reach for the high altitude Andean region, with elevation of around 4500m, your decision to join will depend on your health, physical ability and a level of desire for an adventure of a lifetime.
You may wish to join in after we check out from Samadhi, or you may wish to remain in Cusco and prepare for your onward journey.
This leg of the journey is optional (it is not included in the price of the retreat).
DAY 9, April 12 Sunday - Pacchanta Life
Arrive to Pacchanta (4200m) where we spend the afternoon & night high up in the Andes with the traditional local communities, sharing a meal, and enjoying the natural hot springs of Pacchanta. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the customs of these remote mostly tourist-free traditional communities, their agriculture and textile-making, their shamanic practices, and ways of life. Simple lunch & dinner included.
DAY 10, April 13 Monday -Apu Ausangate Blessing
Trek for about 5 hours around the Andean lakes (Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha y Q’omercocha), hiking or horseriding through breathtaking sceneries of snow-covered peaks. At the Otorongo lake, we will take part in a Pachamama ceremony with a special initiation by the Q’ero Shaman Fermin. We meditate and enjoy the high vibration from one of the most pristine places in the Andes. We return to Pacchanta for hot springs, a warm community meal and rest. All meals included.
DAY 11, April 14 Tuesday -Integration & Rest
Return to the culturally rich city of Cusco, exploring the vibrant Qechua markets, arts and crafts, the charming cobblestone streets, integrating our experience, and circling up for our last group meal together. Overnight in Cusco hotel and departure on the following day. Breakfast & Dinner included
DAY 12, April 15 Wednesday
Check out and departure. Breakfast included.
Program is subject to slight change
STAY
For the first seven days, our home is Samadhi Sacred Valley — a sustainable, eco-conscious retreat center embraced by the mighty Andes. Inspired by sacred geometry, Samadhi is designed to resonate with the body’s chakra system. Each room embodies one of the seven energy centers, inviting you into a space alive with color, texture, scent, and art — all carefully curated to awaken your essence.
The yoga shala is world-renowned for its breathtaking mountain views — a space where practice becomes prayer.
Our meals are organic, vegetarian, and lovingly prepared by Samadhi’s gastronomic artists. Using ingredients grown on-site, the dishes are rich in local superfoods like maca, pollen, and honey — crafted to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
For those joining the optional Ausangate trek, we’ll spend two nights in very simple village lodges, enjoying hearty meals prepared by our local hosts. In Cusco, we will stay in a heritage boutique hotel — a soft landing before our travel adventures.
IMPORTANT
Check-in: April 4, meeting with the group at 4pm at Samadhi Retreat Centre
Check-out from Samadhi: April 10, by 10am
Transfer to Pachacca, Ausangate region is on April 12
Return to Cusco in on April 14
The complete journey ends on April 15 with the check out from the hotel in Cusco
You can arrange extra nights on your own.
Flights are your own responsibility.
CUSCO is the closest airport to Samadhi Sacred Valley, about 2 hours drive
All international flights will stop through Lima Airport first through Peru- please plan accordingly.
Private taxi transport can be arranged from the airport for an additional cost.
Travel & insurance are your own responsibility
Please ensure that your passport is valid.
Make sure that you are aware of immigration/visa laws in Peru.
You will receive an infosheet containing further info to prepare for your travel including what to bring- it is important that you read it.
WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR?
This retreat is for yoga teachers, non-teachers, students and practitioners of Yoga, Shamanism, couples, friends, -really anyone wishing to deepen their practices, and understanding of Yoga and Shamanism- as philosophies for living a sacred life as the best possible human.