Andean Awakenings: A Sacred Pilgrimage to Peru
Step into the silence. Listen to the mountains. Remember who you are.
Beneath the towering peaks of the Andes, you are invited to step away from the noise of daily life and enter a space of deep listening — where the land, the temples, and your own heart become your teachers. Over nine nights at the Pachānanda Retreat Center in Cusco, and one night near Machu Picchu we will gather in a sacred community to move through blockages, open to messages from spirit, and remember the truth of who we are. Through yoga, meditation, breathwork, ritual, and ceremony, you will soften into spacious silence and reconnect to your greater self.
A 10-Night Journey of Ceremony, Stillness & Spirit
September 29 – October 9, 2026 | Cusco, Peru
Your Journey Includes:
- 9 nights at Pachānanda Retreat Center — nourishing plant-based meals included daily
- Daily yoga and meditation to ground, awaken, and integrate
- Ritual, kirtan & breathwork woven throughout the week
- Despacho Ceremony — an Andean offering led by a Q’ero Wisdom Keeper
- Cacao Ceremony — an invitation to open the heart and receive
- Sacred site visits:
- Inkilltambo Ruins & waterfalls
- Sacsayhuamán & hike to the Moon Temple
- Inkilltambo Ruins & waterfalls
- Guided visit to the vibrant Cusco markets
- Overnight Machu Picchu journey on our final two days
This is not just a retreat — it is a pilgrimage into the heart of the Andes and into your own soul.
Through sacred ceremony, movement, stillness, and the beauty of Peru’s sacred sites, you will return home renewed, with a deeper sense of purpose and connection to the reason you are here in this lifetime.
Accommodations
Nestled in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, Pachānanda is the sacred retreat center where we’ll gather for our Peru journey. “Pacha” in Quechua means time-space, and “ānanda” in Sanskrit means spiritual bliss—together, Pachānanda is a space for blissful awakening. Rooted in the fusion of wisdom traditions from the Andes, India, and beyond, Pachānanda is dedicated to anchoring positive change in the world through community, practice, and remembrance of Oneness. Here, we come together to listen deeply, reconnect with the heart, and remember that we are not alone—we are co-creating a new vision for ourselves and the earth, a vision the founders call the New Age of Grace, or the New Earth. pachanandaretreatscusco.com
Plenty of nature & stunning views
Relax in our garden or in the nature you find just outside and around Pachānanda Retreat Center. Enjoy magickal views at sacred mountain Ausangate from our sundeck and the surrounding mountain scenery.
Cozy rooms with tree-top views
Our shared or private rooms are spacious and all of them have shelves for your things, and a table for work. They also offer a small indoor greenhouse with glorious light and tree-top views.
And we will stay our last night in the hotel ferre in machu picchu
Your Journey at Pachānanda
From the moment you arrive at Pachānanda on September 29th, you’ll be welcomed into the heart of the Peruvian Andes and invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. Our days will weave together yoga, meditation, sacred ceremony, cultural excursions, and spacious free time to rest and integrate.
Highlights of the week include:
Daily yoga, meditation, and kirtan to ground and awaken.
A welcome circle in Pachānanda’s temple, setting the tone for our journey together.
Time to relax, restore, and enjoy optional 1:1 healing sessions.
Excursions to sacred sites such as the Monkey & Moon Temple, Sacsayhuamán, and Inkilltambo waterfalls.
A lunch with a traditional Andean shaman and his wife, including coca leaf readings.
A heart-opening cacao ceremony in community.
An optional Huachumo (San Pedro) ceremony, a sacred Andean plant medicine journey for those who feel called.
Opportunities to explore Cusco’s vibrant markets, cafés, and Incan trails.
Closing circles to gather our insights, blessings, and connections before returning home.
Each day balances guided practices with free time, nourishing meals, and community connection. Whether you’re soaking in the beauty of the Andes, sharing music in the temple, or wandering through Cusco’s cobblestone streets, this retreat is designed as both an inner and outer journey—an invitation to remember your own wholeness and experience the magic of Peru.
Your guide
This retreat will be lovingly guided by Chelsea Riley, the visionary founder of Coast Flow Yoga’s vibrant communities in Gibsons and Sechelt. Chelsea’s journey with yoga began in 2001, when she became one of the youngest certified Bikram yoga instructors. Her passion for movement led her to pursue a degree in aerial acrobatics from the National Circus School of Canada, launching a career as a professional aerialist touring internationally throughout her twenties.
Even through years on stage, Chelsea’s devotion to yoga never wavered. She deepened her practice at the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica and trained extensively in Bhakti Flow Yoga, prenatal yoga, chair yoga, health coaching, Thai massage, and breathwork. Today, as an experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT500), she blends these modalities into a heart-centered, soulful approach that empowers students to explore yoga as both a personal and spiritual path.
Investment
Early Bird Pricing until December 31, 2025
Private Room: EB $4,000 CAD regular price $4,444 (SOLD OUT)
- If you are interested in a private guest house, please reach out.
Double Occupancy: EB $3,600 CAD regular price $3,999
Triple Occupancy: EB $3,200 CAD regular price $3,555
Reserve Your Spot
Spaces are limited to 16 participants. This small group size ensures a rich, intimate experience where each person is held in sacred space.
Deposit required to reserve your spot. Payment plans available. Final balance due July 29, 2026.
Optional Add-Ons
Huachuma (San Pedro) ceremony — $250 CAD (must be purchased in advance)
1:1 holistic therapies such as massage and energy work at Pachānanda
Questions?
Join our free virtual info session with Chelsea Riley on Nov 2 at 11:30 am or send us an email at info@coastflow.ca
Cancellation Policy
Deposits
- A non-refundable deposit of $600 CAD is required to secure your spot.
Cancellations by Participant
- Before March 31, 2026 (6 months prior): Refunds available minus the $600 CAD deposit.
- April 1 – June 30, 2026 (3–6 months prior): 50% refund of payments made (minus deposit).
- July 1, 2026 onward (less than 3 months prior): No refunds. Balance still owed if not yet paid.
Transfers
- If you can no longer attend, you may transfer your spot to another participant (friend/family) up to 30 days before the retreat.
Cancellations by Host
- In the unlikely event the retreat must be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, all payments will be refunded in full. We are not responsible for travel expenses (flights, insurance, etc.), so travel insurance is strongly recommended.