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Meditation Retreat in Peru's Sacred Valley

An hour alone with your own head, and you walk out fine.

Group meditation on alpaca-fur cushions at a retreat in Peru's Sacred Valley
Relaxing on the lawn at a retreat in Peru's Sacred Valley
Evening bonfire at a retreat in Peru's Sacred Valley
Brushing alpacas on the retreat grounds in the Sacred Valley
Shakshuka with tahini and rustic bread, and a Belgian waffle, at a retreat in Peru
Fresh passion fruit juice and a smoothie at a retreat in Peru
Vegetarian and vegan food menu at a retreat in Peru: eggs benedict, couscous, shakshuka, waffle, quinoa salad, fritters, falafel and a Buddha bowl
Breakfast buffet served at the bar of the hangout at a retreat in Peru
The hangout bar in the evening at a retreat in Peru
Guests dancing at the hangout bar at night at a retreat in Peru
Private thatched cabin with a deck, hammocks and a wooden hot tub in the Sacred Valley, Peru
Cabin interior with two single beds, woven blankets and glass doors opening to the garden, Peru
Shared dorm room with wooden bunk beds and doors opening to a flower garden, Peru
Open timber shower with linen curtains, stone floor and plants at a retreat in Peru
Wooden composting toilet with a stone sink, candle and plants at a retreat in Peru

Each day has several sittings, and they are not all the same. You start with the breath, because it is always there and it is boring enough to be honest. Later you move to the body, then to a few minutes of wishing people well, including one person you'd rather not.

Between sittings there is walking meditation, which looks like very slow walking, and meals eaten without a phone. Teaching is short and practical. Mostly you practice, and you ask questions when the practice does something you didn't expect.

The first days are mostly noticing how loud your mind is. That's normal, and it is not a sign you're doing it wrong. By the end, most people can settle their attention when they choose to, and they've seen how much of their day runs on autopilot. That's useful on a Tuesday afternoon at home, not only in the mountains.

The valley, the food, the place

The Sacred Valley is a good setting for sitting still, because the outside matches the inside: wide, quiet, a bit of altitude. Walking meditation happens on real paths, and there is plenty of nature in every direction. Meals are healthy and varied, served all day, so your mind has one less thing to manage. The house is clean and relaxed, the group is friendly, and there are small, unannounced treats along the way. The food is excellent, and vegetarian options are always available.

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Full refund if we cancel the retreat, or if you cancel 30 or more days before it starts. 50% refund if you cancel 7 to 29 days before. No refund after that.

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