• 6 nights accommodations 
• 3 meals per day starting with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day
• Group Ground Transportation to/from Cusco Airport to Retreat Center
• Daily yoga practices
• Despacho Ceremony
• Karma Yoga Service Project
• Guided Hike to Sacha Munay Waterfall
• Personal retreat time (having time to nap, explore, walk, read, and just be)

Accommodations

The retreat center’s name translates as “love from the ancient forest.” It is nestled in an oasis of native plants and fruit trees, nourished by a magnificent waterfall in the Sacred Valley of Peru. This lovely spot is in the Andes Mountains and home of the twelve mountains known as Apus—“luminous beings.” Those who come to the center have the opportunity to commune directly with these mountains, as well as with the local curanderos and pacos (healers), who engage with us for ritual and Despacho ceremony.

The guests at this center enjoy delicious meals with locally-grown and lovingly-prepared ingredients. Each guest-room is a reflection of the Peruvian culture of the Sacred Valley. The entire center embodies kindness, love, and wholeness that seem to permeate the magical place.

Sarah Lindgren

Sarah teaches people how to nurture themselves through grounding and embodiment practices so they can begin to truly love the life they live.  Sarah is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (200 E-RYT) working to empower students in public classes, workshops, and yoga retreats. She is also a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) and offers one on one apprenticeship programs.  Sarah is dedicated to utilizing the teachings of yoga that break down the barriers within our lives.  In her class, you can expect breath-based and functional movement techniques as well as energetic practices like pranayama and meditation.

Sarah began practicing yoga in 2006 while expecting her first daughter. That initial experience of being present in her body was one of profound self-realization. She became aware that she had been missing self-love and empowerment since adolescence. This life-altering experience drove her to dig deeper into alternative solutions for healing and wholeness.  Sarah began to cultivate a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between the mind and body experience and societal expectations.  Through her dedicated practice and self-awareness, she found yoga and its accompanying modalities to be an indispensable practice of reclaiming and healing her human spirit.

Sarah took the next step on her path by obtaining her 200-hour certification in 2016 from Moksha Yoga in Chicago with Daren Friesen.  She completed this program with more than 700 hours of training. Her training has included studying under internationally acclaimed teachers Gary Kraftsow,  Aadil Palkhivala, and Jason Crandell.  Sarah has also worked closely with local teachers Jim Bennett, Wade Gotwals, and Amber Cook. Including advanced 100-hour training with Karuna Yoga and Tejas Yoga, Yoga to Transform Trauma with Katherine Ashton, and multiple subtle body training sessions. Sarah continues to embrace being a student of this expansive practice and its ability to heal. Sarah is currently enrolled in a 300-hour training to continue her education and ability to meet people where they are with greater knowledge and understanding of yoga practices and philosophy. 

For more information about Sarah please join her on the mat or check her out online. www.Sarah-Lindgren.com 

TESTIMONIALS

“Sarah is a knowledgeable and attentive yoga instructor with a sweet and soulful presence. Always a joy to be in her classes!” — Julie S.

“Sarah is such a beautiful spirit. She has the unique ability to make you feel heard, and in the process, tailors the practice to fit your needs. I am so grateful for her yogic knowledge and wisdom, always!” — Suzelle

“I felt a connection with Sarah immediately after taking one of her yoga workshops. After a few classes with Sarah, I knew she was the yoga role model I was seeking. Sarah guided me with her love of yoga, inspired my mind, and taught me to trust my instincts in my yoga journey. She is a confident guide, sharing her immense depth of knowledge. I would highly recommend working with Sarah Lindgren.” –Rose S.

The Sacred Valley is a magical place for healing and adventure. Whether you feel called to get out and explore or stay in and restore, Peru is the perfect place to do so. During your retreat, you will have plenty of free time during which you can enjoy some of what Peru has to offer. Here is a selection of tours and activities that you will be able to choose from while in Peru: 

• Healing bodywork and spa treatments
• Tours of the local sacred sites
• Hike to the nearby waterfall 
• Coca leaf readings 
• Traditional Incan ceremonies
• Explore and shop in the local villages

*Additional tours and activities are not included in the tuition price 

This retreat includes the option to add-on an overnight tour of Machu Picchu to the end of your experience. Pre-registration is required.

2-Day Tour of Machu Picchu:

• $615 Shared Accommodations
• $650 Single Accommodations

June 22-24, 2024 (depart Peru on June 24, 2024)

Includes:

• 2 Nights Accommodations (1 Night Aguas Calientes, 1 Night Cusco)
• 4 meals
• Transportation (Private Transport, Bus, Train)
• Tour Guide
• Machu Picchu entrance fee

The journey will begin with a drive through the Sacred Valley, passing through several fascinating towns, villages, and sacred sites in the valley. Arriving in Ollantaytambo, a small town that still maintains its Inca architecture and offers the opportunity to visit and explore the majestic archaeological site, which overlooks the route to Machu Picchu.

Take a beautiful train ride from “Olla” along the river to the town of Aguas Calientes. Spend the night in Aguas Calientes, enjoying the quaint town along the river. Arrive in Machu Picchu the next day before sunrise to witness the illumination of the sacred ruins. Experience an unforgettable day at Machu Picchu, exploring the sacred Incan “City of Light,” learning about the sacred ruins and taking moments to sit, breathe, and experience the powerful energy of one of the most sacred sites on the planet. After the tour, you will spend a final night in Cusco and take a shuttle to the airport the following day.

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Registration

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Paying an initial non-refundable deposit of $350 and $35 Payment Processing Fee (added to the tuition rate upon registration) will lock in your tuition rate and hold your space for the trip.

For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Getting There

You will be booking your flights for the Cusco Airport (CUZ). Most flights will arrive via a connection in Lima. Before booking tickets, please be sure you have received your official confirmation note that the retreat has met its minimums. There will be one group airport shuttle each way based on our flight window guidelines. Be sure your flights align with the provided flight windows if you wish to use the group shuttle. The drive time to the center is approximately 1.5 hours.

Travel Insurance

We cannot emphasize more the importance of travel insurance. As we all know, especially as travelers, “life happens.” Whether it’s family, work, mother nature, or a change of heart, it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans. Often for less than $150, you can purchase a travel insurance policy and be protected in the event that you need to make a change or need to be covered financially prior to or during your trip. 

We have partnered with two insurance companies: Trawick International and CSA Travel Insurance (available for U.S. Residents only). 

Read more about our insurance partners and their policies here. We encourage you to research the insurance company and policy that best meets your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you have questions about traveling abroad? After you register, we will provide you with a Participant’s Package with helpful information. Also, be sure to check out our Participant FAQs. If you have other questions, feel free to write to us at info@truenaturetravels.com and let us know how we can help!

Save $200 on full-price (shared only) until December 1st, 2023!

Shared Accommodations – $2395 USD (Full Price $2595 USD)

Single Accommodations – $3095 USD

Paying an initial non-refundable deposit of $350 and $35 Payment Processing Fee (added to the tuition rate upon registration) will lock in your tuition rate and hold your space for the trip.

For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Cancellation

• Initial deposits and the $35 registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• 50% of payments are refundable up to 90 days before a retreat excluding the initial deposit and the $35 registration fee.
• 89 days prior to a retreat, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Full tuition is refunded if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment. The $35 registration fee is not refundable.
• True Nature Travels is not responsible for any loss incurred due to currency conversion rates.
• Full tuition is refunded* if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment.

*Refundable amounts do not include applied credits.

If you wish to cancel your spot on a trip you must submit your cancellation by email to info@truenaturetravels.com.