For healers, seekers, and guides who feel the call to return to balance – within themselves and in the world. In the Andes, this harmony is called Yanantin Masintin – the sacred dance of opposites coming together, not to dominate, but to co-create. When the feminine and masculine meet in right relationship, a new kind of power emerges: rooted in connection, joyful leadership, and a life aligned with the heart.
16th - 25th September 2025
Be the Medicine Retreat
A Sacred Pilgrimage of Feminine & Masculine Balance and Renewal in Peru
Introduction: A Joyful Homecoming to Wholeness
We are living in an extraordinary time of awakening. Beneath the surface of daily life, many of us are sensing a quiet invitation—a call back to what is real, rooted, and radiant. The old ways of pushing, proving, and performing are losing their grip, and something much more alive is emerging.
You may feel a stirring inside—a longing for spaciousness, truth, and connection. A desire to live and lead in a way that feels aligned with your heart. What’s unfolding is a return to your essence: grounded, luminous, whole. This journey offers sacred space to listen deeply, move gently, and remember the wisdom that already lives within you. Surrounded by the energy of the Andes and guided by ancient practices, you’ll reconnect with your body, your purpose, and your joy.
When we come into balance within, our relationships begin to shift. Patterns of overgiving, hiding, or controlling can soften, making space for real connection. On this pilgrimage, we explore the dance between feminine and masculine energies—not to fix, but to harmonize. We honor the wisdom of sisterhood, the beauty of conscious partnership, and the healing power of being truly seen. In shared ritual and laughter, in stillness and ceremony, we remember: we’re not meant to do this alone.
The world is ready for new ways of living and leading. Systems that separate us from the Earth, from each other, and from ourselves are slowly being dismantled. In their place, we are co-creating communities and cultures that honor the sacred in all things. This pilgrimage is an act of joyful resistance and embodied hope. Not a theory—but a lived, felt experience of what it means to belong, to lead with love, and to walk in reciprocity.
We carry stories not only from our lives, but from the generations before us. Some of these stories weigh us down; others hold precious keys. In Peru, we walk with lineages that remember balance, reverence, and sacred relationship. We listen, honor, and gently rewrite what no longer serves. We stand with the strength of those who came before us and become ancestors of healing for those yet to come.
What if your joy is part of the medicine the world needs? What if your healing is cosmic activism? This pilgrimage isn’t just a retreat—it’s a celebration of your part in the great unfolding. In the mirror of the mountains, the rhythm of ceremony, and the warmth of community, you remember your place in the vast web of life. You remember that you are not only held by the Earth—you are also dancing with the stars.
If something in you lights up reading this, trust that. Come walk with us in Peru. Let the land, the lineage, and your own soul show you the way.
Be the Medicine.
A sacred remembering. A joyful return. A new beginning.
In Deep Reverence for the Lineage and the Sacred Teachings
This pilgrimage is offered in deep reverence for the ancient Andean wisdom traditions and the living lineage that continues to carry them with grace, depth, and integrity. I am honored to walk and learn within the Qanchis Ylla lineage, as a student of Maestro Puma Fredy Quispe Singona, a Master of Masters whose vision is to make the treasures of the Andes accessible to a global community in these times of great change.
Our journey is in collaboration with Pumadventures, a heart‑rooted team of medicine women and men who serve from within the lineage and carry its codes with devotion, joy, and humility. It is through their guidance and Puma’s blessing that this retreat is made possible.
With deep respect for this path, I offer my presence as a companion and ceremonial rites-of-passage guide throughout this journey. I walk in service to our sacred Mother Earth and hold space with care, devotion, and humility.
Rooted in the Andean lineage, I walk as a bridge between cultures, so that the gentle remembering foretold by ancient prophecies may unfold. These ancestral teachings are not relics of the past but living medicine for our modern times.
A Sacred Rite of Passage: Journeying with Reverence and Transformation
This pilgrimage is not a tour—it is a rite of passage, and I prepare the group accordingly. From the moment you say yes, we begin a process of shedding old stories, clarifying your intention, and stepping consciously into the sacred unknown. Through guided nature practices, medicine walks, and group calls, we begin to attune to the deeper rhythm of this initiation.
In Peru, we continue this sacred work each morning in preparation circles and each evening in integration spaces, weaving together what the land, the people, and the sacred sites reveal to us. Together, we explore the deeper meaning of each moment, honoring the wisdom of Pachamama and the spirits of the land.
I am here to walk beside you—as we each remember who we are, and how we can bring this sacred balance of feminine and masculine into our lives, our partnerships, and our service to the world. My role is to walk beside you in your transformation, as you connect more deeply with your own wisdom and the flow of life.
Itinerary*
DAY 1: 16th September: Arrival, Blessings & Intention setting I Flowering bath
We gather for our welcome ceremony, during which you will connect with the land and gain clarity on your intentions on a medicine walk. You will also receive a clearing of your energy field and a blessing for your journey with a flowering bath.
DAY 2: 17th September: Waqac Willka/Veronica & Ollantaytambo
Today we will travel to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley after breakfast, which was an important ceremonial place of the Inca: an ancient astrological observatory, with a temple of the Sun and of the elements. You will receive blessings and insights from Ñusta Waqac Willka, a powerful female mountain warrior spirit.
DAY 3: 18th September: Chinchero Journey to the Home of the 7 Rays lineage I & Ayahuasca ceremony
Today, we will visit Chinchero, a small mountain village that is the hometown of Maestro Puma and the 7 Rays of the Rainbow lineage. It is known for its beautiful weavings displaying ancient wisdom. We will have the opportunity to see a demonstration of the natural dyeing and hand-weaving process in the family’s cooperative and buy treasures for ourselves and our loved ones.
After a delicious lunch, we prepare to sit in ceremony in the evening.
DAY 4: 19. September: Poc Poc & Antakillka
We will spend the morning with gentle integration. After lunch, we will hike to Ñusta Poq Poq, a sacred waterfall. On our way, we will meet Apu Antakillka her partner, a powerful mountain spirit and Guardian of Chinchero, the land of the rainbow.
With a local medicine woman, we collect flowers and herbs to prepare our own flower essences.
DAY 5: 20. September: Moon Temple Qillyarumyok – Wachuma Ceremony 1
Quillarumyok is a Temple of the Moon, where Priestesses facilitated ceremonies dedicated to the Cosmic Mother and to honor the divine feminine. It is a place of initiation for medicine wo*men and Priest*esses.
DAY 6: 21. September: Pitusiray & Sawasiray I Dreamwork – Wachuma Ceremony 2
In the morning, we will come together for a dream work circle. After breakfast, we travel to the Mountain Goddess and God of falling in love and sacred partnership.
DAY 7: 22. September: EQUINOX at Apu Ausangate
Apu Ausangate is a masculine mountain spirit known for its pristine blessings to open our hearts. We have the unique opportunity to stay at its base in family homes in Pachanta.
We will thank Apu Ausangate and express our gratitude with a Despacho offering and take advantage of the Equinox portal, which is a day of renewal and balance of the masculine and feminine polarity. In the evening, we refresh, cleanse, and ground in the hot springs.
DAY 8: 23. September: Sacred Lakes of Apu Ausangate – Wachuma Ceremony 3
After breakfast, we will journey to the Sacred Lakes of Apu Ausangate.
DAY 9: 24. September: Return to Sacred Valley (or Cusco) & Integration & Rest
Breakfast. Return to Sacred Valley. Deep rest. Integration Circle. Celebration dinner.
25th September: Transfer to Cusco or/and airport
*Please note: This is a living itinerary – guided by the wisdom of Pachamama, the mountain spirits (Apus), and the Nustas. Sometimes, they whisper a different direction or invite us to shift the rhythm. When that happens, it is always in deep service to the group and the greater unfolding. We invite you to stay open, present, and trusting in what wants to emerge uniquely for us.
Secure your spot
3000 Euros in double rooms
This is a small group offering for up to 10 people.
Included: Online Zoom Preparation and Integration Calls, 7 nights in 3* Hotels and 2 nights in Homestays at Ausangate. Breakfast, Lunch, and water. Celebration dinner. Tour guides. Entrance tickets to all archeological sites, sacred temples, and hot springs. Private transport to and from Cuzco airport. 4 master plant ceremonies in a traditional context. Preparation and integration Circles.
Not included: Flight ticket to and from Cuzco. Cancellation fees. Travel insurance. Passport fees. Unspecified drinks and food. Tips for Tour guides. Personal shopping items.
Book a Discovery Call here to find out if this is the right journey for you.
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Choose what works best for you:
– Pay your deposit in full
– Or choose a payment plan in 3 installments
Please note: Your deposit of 1000 Euros is non-refundable.
This allows us to begin making the arrangements for your place in the circle.
You can find all the details in our full Terms & Conditions, but here is a brief overview of our cancellation policy:
More than 120 days before the retreat starts: Any payments made beyond the deposit will be refunded.
120–180 days before departure (4–6 months): 50% of the total retreat fee is due.
60–119 days before departure (2–4 months): 70% of the total retreat fee is due.
0–59 days before departure: The full retreat fee is due. Refunds are at the discretion of our team and are only possible if the retreat reaches its minimum number of participants.
We deeply appreciate your understanding. Organizing a pilgrimage of this depth involves significant preparation and financial commitment on our part. Once your space is reserved, we begin planning with you in mind. This policy allows us to continue serving every participant with integrity, clarity, and devotion.
Thank you for walking this path with us.
Makes your heart sing? Let us discover, if this journey is for you!
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