Yoga Meditation Adventure in Peru with Suddha Weixler November 17 - 28, 2010 The Valle Sagrado or Sacred Valley of the Inkas is one of the most inspiringly beautiful places on Earth. The Urubamba River flows through this tranquil valley before continuing on its journey through a mountainous chasm to the magnificence of Machu Picchu. The valley is rich in history and culture, amazing Inkan ruins and natural beauty, peace and tranquility.. We invite you on a yoga journey to the ancient and mysterious land of Peru; we will explore the spiritual power of the Inkas and pre-Inkan people spanning back thousands of years. Now the vibrant and colorful Quechua people in their traditions of respect and appreciation for Earth and Nature are part of this enchanting Andean region. Our base will be the exquisite Willka T’ika Guest House, set in breathtaking gardens, situated between the quaint historic town of Cusco and Machu Picchu and surrounded by towering peaks.  The peace and tranquility of Nature and the abundance of brilliant flowers and medicinal herbs are the perfect setting for yoga and meditation. The menus include organically grown vegetables, high protein Andean grains, delicious and nutritious cereals, fruit and legumes, all featured in gourmet vegetarian meals. Single and Double rooms are available. Seven sacred gardens for healing and meditation, indoor meditation rooms, solar-heated floral medicinal baths, healing massage rooms and a crystal bed healing room are all available to guests. Private massages or healing sessions can be arranged, as well as river rafting or horse riding. Or schedule a coca-leaf reading. Complementing our yoga and meditation practice this trip will also offer a spiritual and cultural adventure for mind, body and soul. We will visit ancient Inkan sites, contemplate at places of power, and explore temples, ruins, and visit local markets and artisan’s shops. At all times, we will travel with a guide to ensure our yoga adventure is organized to cater to our individual needs. We will be invited to participate in an authentic ritual led by a practicing healer – a seer in the Andean tradition and modern day representative of an age-old line of spiritual authority. The journey will culminate at Machu Picchu, the ancient capital of the Inka Empire, the City of Light with its mysterious ruins and natural wonders.

Yoga in Peru
Double Occupancy	$3,140
Luxury Double Occupancy	$3,320
Single Occupancy	$3,780
Luxury Single Occupancy	$3,950
Experience the Spiritual, Traditional, Cultural and Mystical Wonders of Peru Our Itinerary: November 17 : Departure from USA for Cusco City via Lima. November 18: The program begins in Cusco, ancient capital of the Inkan Empire. Our guide meets us for transfer to our comfortable hotel. November 19: Visit of the Inkan ritual baths at Tampumachay, the perfect starting place for our program on Andean cosmology. Continue onward with a visit to the sacred sites at Saksaywaman overlooking the city of Cusco.  Free time to explore the city and visit some of the silver shops on the main square. November 20 : Visit the Korikancha Temple, the holiest site during Inkan times. Or free time to walk through the cobblestone streets to the San Blas Artists' district, a quaint area filled with artisan and art shops, lively restaurants and coffee shops. Departure to the Sacred Valley and Willka T'ika Garden Guest House, our base over the next week. Attention shoppers - Peru has markets filled with tempting goods. If you like to shop, when you see all the Andean offerings, you will want to buy a variety of beautiful hand-woven goods, ceramics, CDs, alpaca sweaters and jewelry. November 21 : Drive through the Sacred Valley to the spectacular ruins of P’isaq and visit the colorful market. Be prepared—this market offers a wonderful opportunity to buy woven goods, wall hangings and hand-painted beadwork, as well as wonderful photographic opportunities. November 22 : Hike in the countryside. An authentic healer invites the entire group to participate in a special Andean offering ceremony to Pachamama for the well-being of the group and to prepare mind, body and spirit for the upcoming pilgrimage to Machu Picchu. November 23 : Special visit to an Andean Mountain School. Visit the ruins of Ollantaytampu with its wonderful stonework and sun temple. November 24 : Morning train to Aguas Calientes. In the morning we enter Machu Picchu as tourists. In the afternoon as pilgrims for meditations and explorations in feminine and masculine energy sites. In the evening we participate in a shamanic healing ceremony. November 25 : Morning free to wander through the mysterious terraces and temples of Machu Picchu, ‘Ancient City of Light’. The energetic may climb to Waynapicchu, Young Mountain, for a spectacular view of Machu Picchu. Catch the afternoon train back to Willka T’ika.  November 26 : Massages and crystal bed healing are available to pamper the body. Or hike into the village of Urubamba and visit the local ceramic studio where beautiful art is handcrafted or check out top-quality alpaca sweaters. November 27: Transfer to Cusco Airport for flight to Lima Airport and connecting flight home. November 28 : Arrival in home city   The order within this itinerary may vary slightly.  Additional detailed tour information, including suggested packing, reading and contact lists will be made available to send to participants upon their registration.

The cost of this trip is $3,140. Including: your room (double occupancy, single supplement subject to availability), six nights at Willka T’ika, two days in fascinating Cusco City, Machu Picchu, guides, two authentic Andean ceremonies, transport, hotel accommodation, full-trip travel guide, and yoga instruction. Organic vegetarian meals at Willka T’ika, a welcome lunch in Cusco, and special dinner at Machu Picchu are included. Not included: Spa services. Please allow $4-$14 for meals not included in the itinerary; airport tax ($44); and second day entrance/bus ticket into Machu Picchu ($52). Individual airport transfers, service provider tips ($90) and guide tips. Air fare not included. (Discount airfares available). Due to the exclusive nature of this retreat, hotel selection depends on availability. Early booking is essential.  Late registrants cannot be assured of our first choice of hotels.   Double occupancy room is $3,140. Luxury Double occupancy room is $3,320. Single occupancy is $3,780. Luxury Single occupancy is $3,950. Enclose full amount, or a deposit of $800, per person with your registration form, payable to the Chicago Yoga Center, to reserve your place for Yoga in Peru by June 1, 2010. Balance of payment in full is due by September 1, 2010. If you cancel your reservation in writing on or before June 1, 2010, we will refund all but $800. Cancellations made after June 1, 2010 cannot be refunded. Because our prepayments are not refundable, our cancellation policy must be firm. We strongly recommend that you take out travel/health insurance to protect your travel investment. All refunds will be remitted within 30 days. Suddha Weixler began studying yoga in 1978 on his first visit to India. He spent eight years in a monastic environment learning the classical system. He was certified in 1984 by the Narayanananda Universal Yoga Trust, Rishikesh, Himalayas, India, and is the Director of the Chicago Yoga Center. Initiated into Raja Yoga and Meditation in 1982 by Swami Narayanananda, his training includes classical Hatha, the Iyengar method and Ashtanga Yoga. He has studied in Mysore, India with K. Pattabhi Jois three times from 1995 to 1998. Suddha is still a patient student of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy and practice, in the lineage of the late Swami Narayanananda, his Guru and most influential teacher. Suddha in addition to running and teaching at a premier yoga school for over 20 years, also leads workshops, teacher training courses and retreats in the USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, Spain and Italy. He has been an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago since 1989. Suddha's teaching style is precise, attentive and integrating. He encourages students to work at their capacity. The workshop will include morning meditation practice; the morning class will be deep and therapeutic, blending the essential aspects of the Iyengar, Ashtanga and Viniyoga traditions, incorporating Anusara and Yin Yoga. The afternoon practice will be based on dynamic, invigorating Vinyasa (linking) sequences. The emphasis is on the integration of all physical, mental, energetic and spiritual faculties. Due to limited space, early registration is encouraged. To reserve a space, fill out and print the WORKSHOP FORM registration specifying Yoga Meditation Adventure In Peru along with a check for full payment or a deposit of $800 payable to the Chicago Yoga Center 3047 N. Lincoln Unit 320 Chicago, IL 60657-4274

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