Come journey ‘Into the Heart of Light’ – a stunning, nourishing and life changing immersion in Yoga, Yoga Nidra and the traditional Plant Medicines of the Peru.

June 19 – 29, 2019

Nestled in the foothills of the magnificent Andean mountains this retreat also counts as a 100-hour Yoga Alliance accredited Advanced Training!

East meets West as we experience a unique synergy: the shamanic practices of The Americas and the ancient art and science of Yoga in Peru.

The intention and focus of this immersion is to
deepen our self-awareness via powerful forms of self-inquiry.

We firmly believe that one’s inner development is at least as important as learning new asana techniques and methods of teaching, as these outer tools are most powerful if we have done, and are always attending to, our personal work.

The old adage “Know Thyself” is, in our opinion, the necessary foundation required to teach, guide, and mentor others. Thus, this module will be less about “instruction” and more about us providing you with powerful tools, holding space and remaining present as you look within.

These “tools” consist of practices that have helped people become truly connected to their hearts, their souls, and their humanity, for thousands of years.

We have co-evolved with them.

Both our yogic and nature-based practices are approached in
sacred ceremony as offerings, as prayers, to Spirit and to “Pachamama” (Mother Earth).

Yogically, we will utilize pranayama, mantra, mudras, asana and contemplation, incorporating both Yoga Nidra (including an experiential journey through all 5 koshas, the “sheaths” or layers of Being) and Yin Yoga as a way to embody and integrate the master plant teachings that come to us from the South American traditions.

The native practice of “Council Circles” will also play a significant role during this 10-day retreat, which will preface and follow all shamanic ceremonies, further assisting us with our blossoming and the integration of our practices.

Open to yogis and non-yogis alike, this immersion counts as a 100-hour Yoga Retreats Peru module towards a 300-hour yoga teacher training for those moving towards an advanced 500-hour certification.

This module also meets Continuing Education (CE) requirements
as required by Peru Yoga Alliance.

USD $1950 all-inclusive price includes:
All teachings and facilitation
Accommodation (based on double-occupancy)
Organic, chef-prepared vegetarian meals
Daily asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra and Yoga Nidra practices
Workshops on Yoga Nidra
A Guided mountain / waterfall hike
Floral baths
Peruvian Despacho Ceremony
Ayahuasca ceremony x 2
Huachuma ceremony x 1
Rapé offerings
Temazcal / Sweat Lodge purification

Bodywork and private healing sessions available upon request.

Contact the School of Sacred Arts at [email protected] for more information and an application.

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Emma Lowe

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Simone MacKay, is one of the wisest and humblest beings I have been gifted with coming across on this path. Truly embodying all that she shares, she serves as an inspiration as much in the way that she IS in the world and the things that she doesn’t say as much as in the things that she does. During my 200 hour YTT with SOSA, Simone held a powerful yet gentle space for me to shift and sift through a lifetimes worth of conditioning and limiting beliefs and reminding me of my own intrinsic connection to nature and all of ‘Life’. Truly inspired, I felt called to work with the sacred Plant Teachers of South America and ventured to Peru for the Yoga and Plant Medicine immersion and 100-hour advanced YTT. Simone’s guidance and support in both Yoga and Yoga Nidra combined with the deeply powerful lessons I experienced from the Plant Teachers allowed me to reach and transform the make-up of my inner world and forever have changed how I see and interact with the outer world. I am beyond grateful for Simone’s teachings, compassion, love and nurturing presence, the roots of which run deeper in my heart than I can express and from which I have gained unparalleled insight, strength and growth. A true soul guide, gently guiding me home. Even through the darkest times, Simone helps me to remember Life’s beauty and gifts.
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I traveled down to Peru for an all-inclusive yoga retreat involving, a sweat lodge, yoga, hiking, meditation, a day of silence, and 2 ceremonies with the plant medicine, Ayahuasca. (And some other things) I made friendships with some truly happy people. This is the story of my Ayahuasca experience. It was led by well-traveled guides with tons of experience and international contacts. They are yoga teacher trainers who have experienced just about everything in their realm. Fueled with courage and passion they cut out the unnecessary and created a refined retreat. I felt like I received 10 years of therapy in a matter of 10 days. If you are interested, I suggest contacting our guides, Simone and Troy. Their yoga teacher training is what began a major shift in my life. This retreat was only the second chapter for me.
MATT, USA

I just completed a 100-hour retreat - Yin yoga plant medicine module in Peru. It was one of the best learning experiences of my life. Truly magical. Simone is a wonderful teacher and facilitated the retreat with exceptional detail and grace. I would highly recommend to anyone curious about exploring this kind of path. With great love.
NAOMI, CANADA

Simone, is one of the wisest and humblest beings I have been gifted with coming across on this path. Truly embodying all that she shares, she serves as an inspiration as much in the way that she IS in the world and the things that she doesn’t say as much as in the things that she does. During my 200 hour YTT with SOSA, Simone held a powerful yet gentle space for me to shift and sift through a lifetimes worth of conditioning and limiting beliefs and reminding me of my own intrinsic connection to nature and all of ‘Life’. Truly inspired, I felt called to work with the sacred Plant Teachers of South America and ventured to Peru for the Yoga and Plant Medicine immersion and 100-hour advanced YTT. Simone’s guidance and support in both Yoga and Yoga Nidra combined with the deeply powerful lessons I experienced from the Plant Teachers allowed me to reach and transform the make-up of my inner world and forever have changed how I see and interact with the outer world. I am beyond grateful for Simone’s teachings, compassion, love and nurturing presence, the roots of which run deeper in my heart than I can express and from which I have gained unparalleled insight, strength and growth. A true soul guide, gently guiding me home. Even through the darkest times, Simone helps me to remember Life's beauty and gifts, including my own.
EMMA, IRELAND

I journeyed to Peru for Simone's Plant Medicine Immersion at the tail end of a four month sabbatical I was on. At the onset of the sabbatical, I could have never imagined that I would end up in Peru, nor that I would ever be willing to explore plant medicine. In truth the plants terrified me. But after doing my 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training with Simone in Bali, I knew that she was a very special teacher and would create an incredibly safe and transformative space during the ceremonies. She did not disappoint and I could not be more grateful that I went. The experience was one that has changed my life for the better forever and while it was incredibly hard at times because you never know what the plants have in store for you, it was just the journey I needed. Simone is a wonderfully nurturing guide and puts so much heart and care into creating experiences that allow you to go inward and be your own medicine for healing. She's very special and I would recommend this immersion to anyone.
NIKK, USA

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