Sacred Heart Pilgrimage in Sacred Valley, Peru
July 11- 22, 2026
This is a personalized trip, so we are finalizing some details, but the big picture is here as below. If you are interested in joining this adventure with me, please don't forget to leave a short message by clicking "I'm interested, keep me in the loop" button, and I will keep you informed. (This trip is limited to 18-20 people)
You will embark on a journey where we go back in time to understand where life began, and what we can learn from the local community where they still apply the knowledge and wisdom from their ancestors that passed down through oral tradition and way of being for over 3,000 years and still remain alive today. We will follow the legendary Inca trail, immersing ourselves in stunning Andean landscapes and cloud forest ecosystems. We'll enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) as ancient pilgrims once did and spend 2 days/1 night at the majestic Ausangate Mountain. You'll have time to settle in, enjoy thermal hot springs with stunning views of snowcapped peaks, and be guided by local spiritual shamans for an authentic ritual of life experience amid the energy of turquoise, deep blue glacial lagoons.
Alan’s Sacred Heart retreat experience in Peru
This retreat was transformative - a truly memorable experience enhanced by the other travelers, our trusted guides from Munay Sonqo and most importantly, our fearless leader Christy. When I booked this trip, I didn't know that it would precede a major change (new job, leaving behind toxic workplace) - but the timing was perfect, as my extended free time w/o a full-time job (5 weeks before the trip, followed by one week after) allowed me to focus-and appreciate the experience fully. More than one month later, I remain touched by the experience, and have been able to integrate those experiences once back to the daily grind. After the retreat, I’m better able to focus on the big picture (family, health), not get bogged down in the day-to-day minutiae (traffic jams, grocery store lines, minor squabbles with spouse). Being in such a profoundly spiritual place opened my eyes, heart and soul (even more) to the wonders of the universe - and the interconnected ties that bind us all to Mother Earth.
Our journey begins in Peru's Sacred Valley, a land revered as the heart of the Andean world long before the time of the Incas. For millennia, it has been known as the center where the four corners of the world meet — a place where earth and spirit are deeply intertwined. This sacred land, rich in ancient wisdom and spiritual traditions, invites us on a pilgrimage of healing and experiencing harmony and clarity. Amidst the breathtaking landscapes and revered sacred sites, you'll be guided along ancestral paths to cleanse the mind and body, and deepen your intention. Together, we will honor Pachamama (Mother Earth) and Apu (the Mountain Spirits), weaving a deeper connection with nature, spirit, and our innermost selves.
From the timeless ruins of Machu Picchu (Glimpse of the heart) to the majestic spirit of Apu Ausangate (Where life begins), each step is a ceremony—each moment, a chance to shed the old and welcome the new. We will cleanse, we will explore, and we will remember who we truly are beneath the noise of the world.
This pilgrimage is a return to essence—a time of purification and transformation. You'll learn ancient wisdom while connecting with mountains, lakes, and water energy in the sacred sites. As you absorb the earth's grounding energy, you'll reconnect with yourself at a deeper level. A profound sense of renewal and rebirth will emerge from within—a true transformation that can only be experienced by walking the path on your own.
Where Life Begins - Apu Ausangata
The APU of the dreams, the medicine and the life of our ancestors, where life is born on the heights of this APU. We do a pilgrimage to this sacred place with much respect and love in order to feel the energy and the medicine of our APUS, which will open their energy channels to us. MAMACOCA, with her sacred medicine and properties, will guide us on our way and we will spend 3 days healing our pains. During these days we will offer the sacred Coca leaves, Tobacco, incense… to APU AUSANGATE and visit the sacred lakes to drink their medicine, thus nourishing ourselves to be reborn.3. Light of the Self (What may be blocking your awareness? and how to unlock your innate potential.)
A $500 down payment is required
Our 12-Day, 11-Night Sacred Heart Pilgrimage Journey Includes:
11 nights’ accommodation in the selected room type + Full board with high vibrational food (100% organic)
2 days/ 1 night excursion to Machu Pichu
3 days/ 2 nights pilgrimage trip to Apu Ausangate and sacred sites.
Full day excursion to Pisac and Urcco
Andean sound healing ceremony
Despacho ceremony
Yoga and meditation session
Star gazing
Cacao ceremony
3 group spa sessions
2 massages (Relaxation, Deep tissue, or Shiatsu)
2 local community service projects
Bonfire
Transport from and to the airport (CUZ)
Does not include:
flight ticket, travel insurance, tips, extra activities not mentioned above.
We will spend a night in Aguas Calientes, and then have a morning walk to Machu Picchu.
Early morning: leaving for Ollantaytambo in Private transport, then taking the emblematic train ride passing breathtaking nature to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night.
The next morning, soaking in the sunrise at Machu Picchu, enveloped in multicolor cosmic energy. We discover the majestic and mystic area of Machu Piccu with a spiritual guide.
Univerise- Star gazing
Peru is a great place for astronomy aficionados, with its high altitudes and lack of light pollution providing prime conditions to view the stars.
Embark on a celestial journey wtih a 2-hour star-gazing session that unveils the mesmerizing beauty of the night sky. surrounded by the majestic Andes, you’ll witness constellations and planets twinkling in the unpolluted, high-altitude atmosphere. The clarity of the night sky in this remote location allows for breathtaking vews of the Milky Way and the Southern hemisphere, providing a surreal and enchanting experience.
Christy Lin is an experienced yoga/meditation teacher, studio owner, and retreat leader who has supported personal growth since 2014. She was born and raised in Taiwan and has lived in St. Louis, United States, since 2007.
I guide people from their head to their heart ❤️
Traveling is a way of learning about the world and the people living in it for me. In return, I am also discovering myself and forming my own understanding of life as a whole. People interest me the most — helping them open their minds and hearts is as important as opening their bodies and energy. Traveling is a way of moving out of familiarity and expanding our perceptions so we can truly meet with love, understanding, and freedom. This is what motivated me to move from Taiwan to St. Louis in 2007. Since my first trip to Canada in 1999, my deep longing to learn more has led me to over 125 cities in 15 countries—from the heights of Tibet to Mount Everest, and from the glaciers of Iceland to the spiral sands of the Lahbab Desert. I am excited to share my passion for life, yoga, meditation, and I'm truly excited to be part of your inner shift journey with you in Peru!
I’m looking forward to welcome you!
Christy
The Munay Sonqo Mesa is located at the top eastern corner of the property, with open views of the surrounding mountains and sacred rock formations of Apu Pitusiray.
The gardens and water features in this section provide a peaceful space to reflect, practice stillness and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature. The Munay Sonqo Mesa is home to our largest yoga temple. And the accommodations consist of four bungalows, each with 2-4 luxury rooms with their own separate entrances.