Retreat to Machu Picchu, Peru
with Ted McDonald & Kimberly Irion
October 1-10, 2009


Ted McDonald, Kimberly Irion and Adventure Yoga Retreats invite you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas for 10 days of exploration and adventure!

Escape to the magical and mystical Valle Sagrado (Sacred Valley), one hour from the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. Reclaim your innocence with the amazing children of Casa de Milagros and practice yoga at the beautifully handcrafted Hanaq Pacha Retreat Center.

This retreat is for the active yogi with an adventurous spirit and the ability to withstand high altitudes and rugged terrain.

Hanaq Pacha (Where Heaven meets the Earth) Retreat Center is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas just outside the city of Cusco. It is nestled in a site of unparalled beauty near ancient ruins, trails and the drool-inducing marketplace of Pisac. We will spend 2 days exploring Machu Picchu. We will practice heart-opening yoga in the mornings. Afternoons will be spent exploring Peru, visiting the orphanage of Casa de Milagros, partaking in an ancient plant medicine ceremony and other excursions. Plus varied meditation, yin yoga, thai massage and other workshops in the evenings.


ABOUT CASA DE MILAGROS:
Casa de Milagros is an orphanage in the Sacred Valley serving over 3,500 children. It provides shelter, food, medical care and a progressive education that fosters a positive sense of self. Each guest is asked to bring 1 bag of donated goods. Please visit www.chandlersky.org for more information and wish list.

10% of the proceeds of this retreat will be donated to Casa De Milagros.

TENTATIVE ITINERARY:
Day 1 - arrive Cuzco, Peru, bus to sacred valley & Hanaq Pacha; opening feast.
Day 2 - day trip to the Inca salt mines and Moray
Day 3 - visit casa de milagros
Day 4 - hike to Pisac ruins & market
Day 5 - morning train to Aguas Caliente; Machu Picchu
Day 6 - sunrise ceremony with kucho at Machu Picchu; evening return to sacred valley
Day 7 - free day, optional shamic ceremony
Day 8 - visit casa de milagros
Day 9 - free day, closing ceremony, bus to Cuzco
Day 10 - retreat ends, travel on!

Join us for Amazing Yoga – Meditation – Massage – Hiking – Plant Medicine Ceremony  – Machu Picchu – and of course...Pure Bliss!

Cost: $2250 per person ($2550 if paid in full after 8/6/09) Prices DO NOT include airfare

Peru Retreat 10-09

RETREAT INCLUDES:
all ground transportation & transfers from the Cuzco International airport
9 nights accommodations at hanaq pacha retreat center
1 night hotel accommodations in Aguas Caliente
3 organic, vegetarian meals most days. Meals in Machu Picchu and some lunches are not included.
sunrise pranayama + meditation
morning vinyasa flow
evening restorative yoga
shamanic ritual ceremony led by native shaman
opening + closing ceremonies

FLIGHT INFORMATION:
You will want to arrive in Cuzco (CUZ) the morning of October 1, 2009. Depending on when you arrive in Lima you may need to spend the night in a hotel. We can help you with hotel reservations if you need them. If you are traveling from the West Coast you will have to spend a night in a hotel in Lima one night. Your connection to Cuzco will be the following morning. Please let us know if you have questions.

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WEATHER IN PERU:
Days are usually hot (75ª-85ªF) filled with beautiful sunshine and crisp air. This is the dry season and with altitude (9,000+ ft.), the nights are cold (as low as 35ªF). Bring warm clothing.

Call Now to Register, space is limited! Contact Adventure Yoga Retreats at
310-455-6681 or 877-624-6308or info@ayretreats.com
$1000 non-refundable deposit required to hold your space.

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