Join Roy Holman & Liz Gross for a trip of a lifetime!
Main Trip:
Yoga Retreat and Sacred Sites: Includes 10 nights in the Sacred Valley, yoga, meditation classes, and Machu Picchu visit: May 4 -14, 2023. $1,995
Optional Add-on:
Lake Titicaca: 4 nights May 14-18 ……………………………… $495
Yoga Retreat Theme: Facing, Feeling and Clearing the Fear
As my teacher in India, Sri Bhagavan said, “Fear is the greatest obstacle on the spiritual path. Confront your fears.” On this retreat, we will explore our various fears and their many faces: anxiety, apprehension, worry, control, and settling for less than full on living. Do not worry, we won’t force anyone to do anything wild, although we will invite those who are willing to walk through a very short cave at the end of the retreat, at the sacred site of Saqsaywaman near Cusco.
At the same time, it is crucial that we do not get stuck in lower vibration fear and worry as we move forward into this shift on Earth into a New Paradigm of higher energy and joy and love.
Why Peru, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley?
Machu Picchu lies at the far end of the Sacred Valley. This sacred Incan site is the most visited ancient ruins in the hemisphere. Machu Picchu is like a magnet, attracting mystics, yogis and adventurist from all over the world. This 15th century sacred site was kept hidden from the invading Spaniards, only discovered by the West in the early 20th century.
But the Sacred Valley is so much more than Machu Picchu. What awaits us are amazing villages, temples, ruins, waterfalls, hikes, ceremony along the Urubamba River and surrounded by majestic mountains. We will visit during the dry season, without the rains, with cool mornings and warm sunny days.
Accommodations and Meals
Above is a picture of the yoga dome.
Accommodations are double or triple occupancy, with a couple dorms available for $100 less per person. Our home for 7 of the 10 nights is Quinsacocha, which translates as “Three Worlds”. Quinsacocha is the perfect place for our visit to the Sacred Valley. It is located near Urubamba, in the heart of the sacred valley, within range of all the amazing villages, hikes and Machu Picchu itself. It has amazing food, fresh from the organic garden. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The yoga space is sacred and cozy. What drew us mostly was the warmth and kindness of the hosts. Ilse is from South Africa and her partner is Peruvian. Their new baby is named Gorka! Ilse will also teach one of the classes for us.
“The Peru retreat was amazing! It was more than I had ever anticipated. Every day had something wonderful to offer – morning yoga, incredible day trips, opportunities to learn from the local residents, meaningful workshops, and delicious Peruvian meals shared with wonderful yogis. I left renewed, hopeful, and with a bubble of positive energy around me that I continue to share with my family and friends. ” –
Summary of what Package Price includes:
Note: Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley are now very costly. Our prices are lower than most tours, without sacrificing quality.
✓ 10 nights: 7 nights in the Sacred Valley at Kinsapacha, 1 night in Ollantaytambo, 1 night Aguas Calientes, and 1 night in Cusco
✓ All Yoga, meditation and various other classes, workshops
✓ Retreat Leaders Roy & Liz and local guides Valerio, Don Basilio, etc.
✓ Domestic transportation: Vans, buses (you may have to cover one taxi to airport, inexpensive)
✓ Train ride to/from Aguas Calientes
✓ Machu Picchu bus, entrance fee and guided tour
✓ Machu Picchu options: Mountain hike, etc.
✓ Airport transfers from Cusco
✓ Entrance tickets to various ruins, Sacred Valley sites
✓ Andean wisdom keeper blessings and ceremonies
✓ Guided trip to Pisac, Tipon, & Quinsacocha with sacred ceremonies
✓ All meals except for about three lunches and three dinners
Not included / Extra costs and options:
✓ Airfare to and from Lima / Cuzco
✓ Meals: six meals after leaving Kinsapacha (Days 8, 9 & 10)
✓ Alcoholic beverages (but no alcohol at retreat center please)
✓ Gratuities to guides (maybe 60 total)
✓ Options and added trips listed above
Extra activity options:
✓ Inca Trail one day hike: 8 miles, $150 extra includes guide
✓ Cocoa Readings ($60)
✓ Coaching or healing sessions with Liz or Roy (various pricing)
✓ Sweat Lodge ceremony (approx $35)
“I have been on several other yoga retreats and can say that this one with Roy and Liz in Peru was beyond my expectations in many ways. From the sound bath and despacho ceremonies to hiking in ancient ruins and yoga classes in the gorgeous temple at Sach’a Munay, it was amazing.” –
Dates: May 4th-14th, 2023
Cost: $1,995
About the instructors:
Roy Holman: I am a 500 hour Certified Yoga teacher, in the Viniyoga tradition. I teach a safe, gentle, body-friendly, grounded, breath-connected, meditative, flowing traditional hatha yoga – a meditation in motion really. I like to move slow, give time to breathe deeply and savor the poses. I also teach breath-work (pranayama) and meditation, and also try to incorporate the many aspects of emotional healing and balancing I have learned. The meditation is a mindfulness style, with focus on breath awareness, heart opening, body senses, emotional clearing, and connection on all levels (body, breath, emotions, Earth, Spirit).
Liz Gross: I believe all healing involves alignment of the soul with the body.” Liz is a gifted sound and vibration healer, and teaches with Roy on retreats. Liz teaches yoga, meditation, Oneness and often does some of the cooking on our retreats. “When you’re consciously in touch with the life energy within yourself, you have awareness & communication with the flow of energy that connects you to spirit. I feel very passionate about Vibrational Medicine and love working with others in this way & helping others to connect with their purpose and passion in life. Vibrational Energy Medicine brings the physical, emotional, mental, & spiritual bodies back into balance, which opens the way for rebuilding the healing systems of the body.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]