Do you feel the quiet pull that something in your life needs to shift?
What if that quiet pull is pointing you toward something meaningful?
Held by mountains that have witnessed ten thousand years of human searching. Guided by a lineage that has never been written down — only lived. This is your invitation to stop, listen, and find the thread that leads you back to yourself.
Led by Christy Lin — who has walked this land, been received by its wisdom keepers, and returned to offer you the same path she walked.
Something in these words might feel familiar.
You have built a life that looks full from the outside. You show up, you deliver, you care for others. And yet somewhere underneath all of that — quietly, persistently — there is a voice asking if this is really all there is. You haven't had the time to stop and truly listen to it. Not yet.
You have already been searching. You have sat in meditation, read the books, attended the workshops. You have had moments of real clarity — and then watched them fade back into ordinary life. You sense that what you are looking for isn't more knowledge. It's something you can only find by going deeper, and slower, than you've allowed yourself to go.
Something in your life is changing — or needs to change. You can feel it. Maybe it's a career that no longer fits. A relationship that has shifted. A version of yourself that is quietly asking to be released. You don't need someone to tell you what to do next. You need the space to finally hear what you already know.
If you feel the pull but also sense a feeling of uncertainty — you are not alone.
Every person who joined our pilgrimage retreat in 2025 came with their own set of experience of pulling in between. Below is their self-reflection after their journey.
Before: searching for something he couldn't name
"It is the best gift I gave to myself in a long time."
Will arrived on his own, not knowing what to expect. He describes the experience as one of the rare moments when you stop performing and simply return to yourself.
— Will, 2025 pilgrimage
Before: caught in the daily minutiae
"More than one month later, I remain touched by the experience."
More than a month after returning home, the shift stayed with Alan. He found himself naturally drawn to what truly matters — family, health, the bigger picture — rather than getting lost in what doesn't.
— Alan, 2025 pilgrimage
Before: wanting to share something real before a big life change
"Every moment was so beautiful. The heart of the people is so alive and generous."
Marianne and Ryan joined together before Ryan moved to New York. What they found was far more than anticipated — a lifetime memory they now carry with them separately.
— Marianne & Ryan, 2025 pilgrimage
I didn't create this from a curriculum.
I created it from a longing.
For as long as I can remember, I have longed for a certain kind of experience — one that moves beyond sightseeing and goes deep into living culture, sacred land, and wisdom that is still alive. That longing brought me across more than 20 countries and 100 sacred sites, including the high-altitude shores of Namtso Lake in Tibet and the ancient cave-dwelling communities of Matera, Italy.
Originally from Taiwan and having lived in the United States for nearly 20 years, with over 12 years of teaching yoga and meditation across the US and Asia — I felt a calling. Not to create another retreat, but to collaborate with local communities and transform the way we travel. To move from being a visitor passing through, to being welcomed into someone's home. To learn their language, taste their food, understand their way of being, and receive their wisdom. To return home changed — with a new perspective, and perhaps even a new way of living.
Spending a month in Peru in 2025 changed me in ways I did not expect. From the moment I arrived, I felt an immediate sense of homecoming — as if something in me already knew this land. I also discovered a deep and surprising resonance between Andean wisdom and the culture I grew up with in Taiwan. Two worlds that appear so different on the surface, and yet speak the same language underneath. It reminded me, again, that the world is far more connected than it looks — and that separation is often just a story we have been told.
"This journey comes from my heart. It is the journey I have been searching for — for myself, for a long time. And now, it is an invitation for you to find your own — one step, one breath, one moment at a time."
2014 · Over 7,000 classes taught
Leading pilgrimages in Peru & Italy annually since 2022
Inner transformation — individual & group coaching
St. Louis, US · Originally from Taiwan
Questions people ask before they say yes.
These are real questions from people who felt the pull — and wanted to understand a little more before taking the step.
Christy, I have never done anything like this before, but I would like to try. How do I know if I feel ready?
I completely understand — and there is a big difference between knowing something and experiencing it. When it comes to any first experience, you will never feel ready until you try. Readiness is not something you find before you go. It's something you discover along the way, through your own experience — not mine, and not anyone else's.
What I would ask instead is: do you feel drawn to this? And if so — how can I help you feel more comfortable taking that step? For me, I always know why I travel. I love learning about other cultures. I love people. I love having my own experience — and I have learned that not everyone values the same things I care about, and that is perfectly okay. What matters is that when you travel with a group of people who share the same intention, led by someone who has walked this path before — you are in good hands.
How is this different from other yoga retreats I've been to?
I also lead retreats in Italy, where we move through the Tuscan hills each morning — connecting with history, local life, and the land itself. This pilgrimage in Peru is different in depth and intention.
Over ten days, you will move through sacred sites, valleys, mountain communities, and ancient landscapes — weaving together physical movement, personal reflection, and genuine cultural immersion. In between, there is space for massage, sound healing, and gentle yoga. But what makes this journey truly different is harder to describe: you will begin to feel yourself stepping into a different sense of time, space, and way of being — rooted in reverence and reciprocity.
I really want to go, but I would be travelling alone. Do you think I will fit in?
Before we even arrive in Cusco, you and I will have already met. I meet with every participant individually over Zoom before the journey, and we also gather as a group online about a month before departure — so by the time you land in Peru, you will already have faces and voices to recognise.
That said, many people choose to travel solo precisely because they want time to focus on themselves and the freedom to be fully present. I travel solo myself most of the time — it is honestly my favourite way to travel. And in a place like the Sacred Valley, the land itself holds you. You will have plenty of time in your own space, in your own silence. Sometimes, no words are needed — and that is exactly the point.
What do people usually feel when they come back home after this journey?
The most common thing I hear is: "Something has settled in me that I didn't know was unsettled." People don't always come back with answers. But they come back quieter, more themselves, more clear about what truly matters.
Alan told me more than a month after returning home that he was still touched. Will said it was the best gift he had given himself in a long time. It doesn't always look dramatic from the outside. But inside, something has moved — slowly, quietly, and in its own time.
For me personally, I never truly felt I left the Sacred Valley — even a year later. And now I am about to return again. Not because I planned to. But because I felt pulled to go back. That, perhaps, is the truest answer I can give you about what this place does to you.
Don Rufino Turpo —
Pampamisayoq of Apu Ausangate
We are honoured to journey with Don Rufino Turpo, a respected Altomisayoq and spiritual guide from the community of Pacchanta, at the foothills of the sacred Apu Ausangate.
"The mountains are not only majestic landscapes, but wise beings that teach us how to live in balance and reciprocity."
Don Rufino comes from a family of Andean priests who have carried the sacred connection with the Apus — mountain spirits — and Pachamama for generations. Being received in this lineage is a rare privilege that very few international travellers ever experience.
Moments that are hard to put into words.
What your days will actually feel like.
"The first four days are intentionally slow. The Andes sit at high altitude, and both body and mind need time to truly arrive."
July 13 — Arrival & Welcome Circle
Christy and your driver meet you at Cusco airport at 11am. You travel together into the Sacred Valley. In the evening, a warm fire circle to meet one another and open the journey.
July 14 — Land & Ceremony
A hands-on morning in the community permaculture project. In the afternoon, a sacred Despacho ceremony offering gratitude to Pachamama.
July 15 — Trees, Stars & Stillness
Morning tree-planting in the community. Afternoon in your own rhythm. At night, stargazing under the new moon with a local astronomer.
July 16 — Rest & Cacao Ceremony
A day of full rest. Massage, nature, silence. In the evening, a heartfelt Cacao Ceremony — a moment to open the heart and connect deeply.
July 17 — Pisac, Urcco & Sound Healing
A full day discovering Pisac and Urcco — ancient ruins, vibrant local markets, genuine Andean village life. Evening sound healing with Maha Gong.
July 18 — Deep Rest at Munay Sonqo
This day belongs entirely to you. Spa, gardens, massage, or simply sitting in the presence of the mountains. No schedule. No agenda.
July 19–20 — Pilgrimage to Apu Ausangate
The heart of everything. We travel to Pacchanta at the foothills of Apu Ausangate. Natural hot springs under the stars. On Day 8, guided by Don Rufino, we hike to the sacred lagoons where a cleansing ceremony is held for each person.
July 21 — Return & Closing Ceremony
Rest and integration after the pilgrimage days. In the evening, the Closing Ceremony — a heartfelt gathering to honour the journey and what has shifted in each person.
July 22 — Farewell
After breakfast, you leave the Sacred Valley with a heart full of gratitude and memories that will continue to unfold long after you return home.
Munay Sonqo — a place already healing the Earth before you arrive.
Built from stone, adobe mud brick, timber, and clay tiles. Solar-powered hot water. Wastewater filtered through a natural reed bed system. Nothing wasted — because in Sacred Valley, they live what they teach.
100% organic food — many ingredients from their own farm
Hot springs, spa, massage, and sacred ceremony space on site
A portion of every retreat investment supports Sach'a Munay — a local NGO serving over 130 families in the Sacred Valley
When you travel here, you become part of Ayni — what you receive and what you give are one and the same
Your place in the sacred circle.
$3,190
per person · 10 days fully included
- 9 nights at Munay Sonqo retreat centre
- All meals — 100% organic, 3 daily
- 2-day pilgrimage to Apu Ausangate
- All ceremonies: Despacho, Cacao, Sound Healing, Closing
- Yoga & meditation with Christy
- Stargazing, spa sessions, 1 massage
- Pisac & Urcco full-day excursion
- Airport transfers (Cusco CUZ)
- Guidance by Don Rufino Turpo
A $525 non-refundable deposit holds your spot. Balance due by June 10, 2026. Payment plans available — reach out to Christy.
Not included in the package:
International flights to/from Cusco (CUZ)
We recommend arriving the evening of July 12 to be rested for the 11am pickup on July 13.
Travel insurance
Strongly advised. Most providers require purchase within 7–10 days of booking.
Visa
US passport holders do not need a visa. A tourist card valid for 90 days is issued upon arrival. Ensure your passport has 6+ months validity.
Cancellation policy
The $525 deposit is non-refundable. In case of emergency, Munay Sonqo can credit 67% of amounts paid toward a future retreat.
Weather
Sacred Valley averages 71°F / 22°C highs and 43°F / 6°C lows. Bring layers — sweaters, long pants, a warm jacket.
If the quiet pull is still with you —
that is enough to begin.
You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to take one step. Schedule a free 15-minute conversation with Christy — not a sales call, but a real conversation to help you feel whether this path is right for you, at this moment in your life.
3 double-room spots remain · Registration closes June 10, 2026
This journey is an invitation from the Andes Mountains for you to return to life, and your inner Self, a shift from doing to being in the Sacred Valley, Peru to connect with all things around you. This is a call to walk a profound journey from external distraction back to yourself. Here, your mind is free from thinking and embraces tranquility. By slowing down, your mind, body, and spirit naturally reclaim their clarity and vitality. Guided by ancient wisdom, you understand the journey of life on Earth.
This retreat is made for you if..
You are a busy professional, high-achiever , parent, whose inner voice has been buried under the demands of daily life for years.
You sense there is more to life, and want to reconnect with who you truly are, not just what you do.
You are going through a period of time in your life that you like to have time and space for clarity, vision, and a genuine shift — not through more information, but through presence and stillness, inner knowing.
If you are feeling the quiet pull that something in your life needs to shift — this is for you. Our 10-day Sacred Heart Pilgrimage retreat in the Sacred Valley of Peru is designed for people who going shift in their life and need time and space to find clarity, and direction and that aligned with who they are, not just what to do. You will be join a small group of people like you, and be guided local guides who keep their Andes wisdom alive, surrounded by ancient mountains, and held by a deeply supportive community, you will step off the daily wheel and into the clarity, vision, and direction you have been searching for. This is not a wellness vacation — it is a pilgrimage back to who you are. If you are navigating a life transition, seeking deeper purpose, or simply ready to stop and truly listen, the Sacred Valley is waiting for you. Me and our Munay Sonqo family are looking forward to welcome you in Peru!
Retreat Leader-
Christy
From Those Who Have Walked With Us
"I encourage anyone on a journey of self-discovery — or those seeking personal, heart-nourishing presence — to consider joining this special group. It is the best gift I gave to myself in a long time"
— Will, 2025 retreat
"I am so grateful to spend time with Ryan and share this lifetime experience together in Peru before he moves to New York. What a gift to deepen our life experience together — every moment was so beautiful, from morning to sunset. The heart of the people is so alive and generous. Thank you for creating this experience for us!"
— Marianne and Ryan, 2025 retreat
"More than one month later, I remain touched by the experience. I am better able to focus on the big picture, family, health ,and not get bogged down in the day-to-day minutiae."
— Alan, 2025 retreat
Ready to hold your spot? A $525.00 deposit secures your place. The remaining balance is due by June 10, 2026. Payment plans are available — reach out to Christy to discuss. Single rooms are full; 2, double rooms are remain.
Here is what your journey looks like:
A Warm Welcome to the Retreat
Christy and our lovely driver from Munay Sonqo will be waiting for you at Cusco airport on July 13th at 11:00 a.m. From there, we go together — as a group, as a circle — merging into the Sacred Valley for the very first time. Your first glimpse of the Andes will slowly take your breath away.
To Arriving Fully
The first four days are intentionally slow. The Andes sit at high altitude, and both body and mind need time to truly arrive. During these days, you will be gently invited into the rhythm of the Sacred Valley — through ceremony, sound healing, stargazing, deep tissue massage, organic food grown from the local land, and genuine, unhurried rest. This is slow living at its most nourishing. Throughout every day there is space — for yoga, deep massage, a visit to a nearby waterfall, spa time, rest, and simply being at ease in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
The Heart of the Pilgrimage
On Days 8 and 9, the heart of our pilgrimage begins. We travel toward Apu Ausangate — one of the most sacred mountains in the entire Andes — where sacred lagoons and natural hot springs open beneath the wide-open sky. Here, a locally respected Andean wisdom keeper will guide us through high mountain landscapes, holding ceremony by the sacred waters and sharing their way of being in deep relationship with the natural world — the mountain, the river, the rock, the stars.
This is the part of the journey that is hardest to describe in words. And the part that people carry with them longest after they return home.
A Small Group. A Deep Journey.
This is a small group — because I believe that healing, nourishment, and true transformation unfold naturally, at their own pace, with plenty of space to feel and simply be. Every person who joins this journey is someone who feels ready to go a little deeper — not just into Peru, but back home to themselves. To allow whatever needs to unfold, transform, and emerge to arrive exactly as it is.
Register before 6/10/26 hold your spot
Don Rufino Turpo, our Spiritual Guide, for your journey Pampamisayoq of Sacred Apu Ausangate
We are honored to share this journey with Don Rufino Turpo, a respected Altomisayoq and spiritual guide from the community of Pacchanta, at the foothills of the sacred Apu Ausangate. Don Rufino comes from a family of Altomisayoq, Andean priests who have carried the sacred connection with the Apus (mountain spirits) and Pachamama (Mother Earth) for generations. Guided by ancestral wisdom, he serves as a bridge between the spiritual and natural worlds, bringing messages of harmony, gratitude, and respect for all life. With deep humility and presence, Don Rufino shares the living traditions of the Andes, reminding us that the mountains are not only majestic landscapes, but wise beings that teach us how to live in balance and reciprocity. His guidance and prayers invite us to walk this pilgrimage with open hearts, listening to the voice of the Earth and the spirit of the Andes.
The Apu Ausangate is the main mountain of the Andean World
The Apu Ausangate is the main mountain of the Andean world. He is the great Father who brings the family together. Everything revolves around the mystique and sponsorship of him. There resides an energy called Rual, which is the soul of everything created. My teachers told me that there are two slopes that derive from its center. The lloque path (left) and the paña path (right). The route of the Q’eros is the right path, and the Turpo lineage is the left current. We have the vision and the purpose of starting together an initiatory path in this knowledge and power transmissions in both lineages (Turpo and Q’ero) since both sources are very pure and complementary. We are called to be the bridges of this ancient wisdom to spread the seed of hope through our conscious walk. The path we are about to take will make us Pampamisayoq, man/woman-bridge (Mediator between the human world and the spiritual world).
Register before 6/10/26 to hold your spot
Christy Lin — Sacred Heart Journey Leader
This pilgrimage is a shedding of what no longer serves, and a gentle opening to what is ready to emerge in your life. It is a homecoming — back to your heart, back to the earth, and back to the truth of who you are.
After many years of teaching yoga and meditation across the United States and Asia — and immersing myself in various wisdom traditions — I felt a deep calling to create experiences that go far beneath the surface of modern travel or quick getaway retreats. I wanted to offer something that truly reconnects us with the earth, with ancient lineages and living wisdom, with local communities, and with the truest parts of ourselves.
I envisioned a space where we could step outside the looping patterns of daily life and rediscover who we are when we feel free from the layers of conditioning — where reflection, presence, and inner clarity naturally arise.
Spending a month in Peru changed me profoundly. Not only did I feel an immediate sense of home, but I also discovered powerful parallels between Andean teachings and the ancient Chinese wisdom I grew up with — the sun and the moon, yin and yang, the harmony between heaven, earth, and human. This unexpected resonance opened something deep within me, and I knew in my heart I was meant to return and continue learning.
Our 11-day Sacred Heart Pilgrimage has been lovingly woven from my own lived experiences, the devotion of our Peruvian team, and the guidance of many spiritual teachers — each one a living expression of the wisdom they carry. It is a path designed for your return: to your heart, to vitality, to clarity, to connection, and to a deeper sense of aliveness.
We invite you to walk this path of ancient Inca remembering — to be held by the mountains, guided by local spiritual leaders, embraced by the community, and awakened by the song of the rivers and the stillness of the sacred lagoons.
We look forward to welcoming you in Peru!
With love,
Christy Lin & the Munay Sonqo family
Your Pilgrimage from Cusco to Sacred Valley to Sacred Apu Ausangate
DAY 1 – July 13
Your journey begins as you arrive at Munay Sonqo, your sanctuary in the Sacred Valley. Settle into your space, unwind with a spa treatment, we’ll gather around the fire a warm circle of connection to meet one another and open this sacred journey together.
DAY 2 – July 14
Connect with the land through a hands-on experience in our community permaculture project. Learn how to care for the soil, understand the cycles of nature, and contribute to the harmony with the Earth. In the afternoon, honor the Andean traditions with a sacred Despacho ceremony, offering gratitude to Pachamama.
DAY 3 – July 15
Join a community tree-planting activity in the morning and spend the afternoon resting or enjoying quiet time. At night, under the new moon, look up at the stars and take in the beauty of the clear Andes Mountain
Day 4- July 16
Enjoy a day of rest and integration. Book a massage, relax in nature. In the evening, join a heartfelt Cacao Ceremony a moment to open the heart and connect deeply
Day 5 - July 17
Spend the day discovering Pisac and Urcco, wandering through the vibrant local market. In the evening, immerse yourself in a transformative sound healing session with Maha Gong.
Day 6 - July 18
After many days of exploration and ceremony, this is a time to slow down and recharge. Enjoy a peaceful day at Munay Sonqo,
book a massage, rest in the gardens, or take part in a rejuvenating spa session designed to restore body and mind.
Day 7 - 8 (Embark on a two-day journey to Apu Ausangate, one of the most sacred mountains in the Andes. Spend the night in Pacchanta, soaking in natural hot springs beneath the stars. )
Day 7 - July 19
Travel from Munayo Sonqo toward to Apu Ausangate
Lunch in Pacchanta, and go to near by nature hot spring
We will be welcome by our leader Rufino Turpo’s community and spend the night near in the presence of Apu Ausangate (Ausangate mountain is the fourth highest peak in Peru. Standing at 6,372 meters, it is also the highest in the Vilcanota Mountain Range)
Day 8 - July 20 - Pilgrimage to Apu Ausangate
2026 is a year of closing circles and opening new doors. We will hold a ceremony for each person for cleansing and setting intentions.
After breakfast, we will hike through breathtaking high-Andean landscapes, visiting Ancash Qocha and Otorongo Qocha. Here, Mr. Rufino, our Andean wisdom keeper, will guide a cleansing ceremony for us.
Day 9 - July 21
After these meaningful days of exploration and connection, take this time to rest and reflect on all that you’ve experienced. Enjoy the peaceful rhythm of Munay Sonqo, walk in nature, visit the spa, or simply be still. In the evening, we gather for our Closing Ceremony, a heartfelt moment to honor the journey, the friendships, and the transformation shared together
Day 10, July 22
After breakfast, bid farewell to the Sacred Valley with a heart full of gratitude and memories that will continue to blossom long after you return home.
You will rest in a place that is healing the Earth alongside you
Munay Sonqo was built with the labor of love. Its buildings are constructed from natural and local materials; stone, adobe mud brick, timber, and clay tiles. Hot water is solar powered. Wastewater is filtered and reused through a natural reed bed system. Kitchen and garden waste is composted and returned to the organic farm. Paper and plastic are recycled. Nothing is wasted, because in Sacred Valley, they live what they teach. When you arrive, you are stepping into a place that has already made a commitment to the Earth long before you got there, and your presence helps sustain that commitment.
Register before 6/10 /26 to hold your spot here
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, just a USD$500 non-refundable deposit to secure your room (Double room ), and then you can complete your payment 1 month before 6/10, 1 month before our retreat start, payment plan is available.
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International or Domestic flights to / from Cusco, Peru (CUZ)
Optional Excursions
Travel insurance
Optional extra activities that didn’t mentioned in the package
Tips
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9 nights’ accommodation in the selected room type in Munay Sonqo + Full board with high vibrational food (100% organic)
2 days/ 1 nights pilgrimage trip to Pacchanta , Apu Ausangate and sacred lagoon
Full day excursion to ancient sites in Pisac and Urcco
Andean sound healing ceremony
Despacho ceremony
Yoga and meditation session with Christy
Stargazing with astronomer
Cacao ceremony
2 group spa sessions
1 massages (Relaxation, Deep tissue, or Shiatsu)
1 local community service projects
Transport from and to the airport (CUZ)
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All meals are provided during your stay in the Sacred Valley at our retreat center. Many of the ingredients used come from the organic farms of Sach’a Munay, the NGO we support.3 daily abundant vegetarian meals served in buffet form.
Chicken or fish can be served once per day for lunch or dinner upon prior request (minimum one day in advance)
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert the first and last evening
Snacks, available all day
Fruits, available all day
Assorted teas, available all hours
Assorted infusions, available all hours
Kangen water, available all hours
We are able to cater for vegan, gluten free, and dairy free dietary requirements Any other restriction (e.g.celiac/keto/other) has an additional cost of $25 per day per person to cover an extra chef.
If traveling off site we can arrange boxed meals to take away
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We strongly recommend registering and making a deposit ($525.00) as soon as possible to secure your spot on this trip. We ask that guests complete their final payment one month before departure, by June 10, 2026.
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Tourists from the United States who are visiting Peru do not need a visa as long as their passports are valid with more than 6 months until expiry. You will be given a tourist card upon admission that is valid for ninety days.
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We strongly advise purchasing travel insurance to cover potential personal, political, environmental, health, or weather-related incidents that may affect your travels. InsureMyTrip offers personalized support in selecting a suitable travel insurance provider and policy. Note that most providers require coverage to be purchased within 7 to 10 days of booking.
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Cancellation Policy made by the traveler:
A $525 Non- refundable deposit is required to hold your reservation.
If a guest cannot attend the retreat due to an emergency or extreme circumstance, Munay Sonqo will be able to credit 67% of the total amounts deposited to a future Munay Sonqo retreat with another leader.
Payment plans available
Email clementina@munaysonqo.com
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The Sacred Valley in Peru’s average high is 71 degrees F with an average low of 43 degrees F. You will want to bring sweaters, long pants and a warm jacket.
Rest in the Presence of the Andes Mountains
$3,190/Person
( A $525.00 down payment is required)
When you travel to Munay Sonqo, you make a difference in the Sacred Valley community
A portion of every retreat investment directly supports Sach'a Munay, a local non-profit that provides education in organic agriculture, child nutrition, and permaculture to over 130 families in the Sacred Valley. By being here, you are helping ensure that the Quechua community's traditional knowledge — of the land, of the seasons, of the sacred relationship between people and Earth — is not lost, but carried forward into the next generation. You are not just a traveler passing through. You become part of a living reciprocity, what the Andean people call Ayni — where what you receive and what you give are one and the same.
