• 6 nights accommodations 
• 3 vegetarian meals per day (excluding alcoholic beverages) 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
• Full-day Pisac Tour
• Group spa experience
• 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 is home to 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 vegetarian and vegan (protein added for dinner) meals with locally grown and lovingly prepared ingredients. Each guestroom 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.

Theresa Hansen

I received my Rainbow Kids Yoga teacher certification in 2009. I taught a yoga club in a public school, offered a summer kids yoga series at the YMCA, and taught several kids yoga classes. I was encouraged by my yoga teacher at the time to pursue my yoga certification. I listened to her encouragement and enrolled in my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. I received my 200-hour certification to teach yoga in August of 2010. I studied with Shannon Paige, Gina Caputo, and Amy Ippoliti at OM Time in Boulder Colorado. I immersed myself for a whole summer in the anatomy, philosophy, mythology, and asana of yoga. I credit my style of teaching to the wonderful gurus who shared their gifts with me. I teach from theme or dharma and infuse the flow I teach with meaning that can be felt mentally and emotionally. In 2018 I returned to my teacher Shannon to immerse myself in Anjali Restorative Yoga and receive my 500-hour yoga teacher certification. They say the yoga you should practice is the style you most avoid. This is so true! I prefer to flow and be active in my practice. Anjali is resting. This was the most challenging certification I received, and you won’t find me teaching it too often.

I have owned and operated Little Lotus Yoga in its current location since 2012-ish. (Time really does escape me.) Little Lotus was the first stand-alone yoga studio in Cheyenne. The studio has seen many great teachers, schedule changes, and class offerings. Change is inevitable and change is what helps us to evolve. 

You can find me teaching many classes in the community, leading retreats, and presenting at a variety of events in the community. I truly believe that everybody can practice yoga. You will often hear me say “There is a modification for that, everything can be modified to suit your body”.

I hope to meet you on your mat soon.

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
• Sound Healing 
• 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 an overnight tour of Machu Picchu to the end of your experience. Pre-registration is required.

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.r

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.

2-Day Tour of Machu Picchu Add-on: 

$615 Shared Accommodations / $700 Single Accommodations: 

July 3rd; depart Peru on July 5th, 2025.

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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!

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Shared Accommodations – $2995 USD (Full Price $3195 USD)

Single Accommodations – $3695 USD

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If you select Deposit Payment, depending on when you registered, your remaining balance will be split into 1-3 payments and processed with your credit card on file on the dates indicated on your Confirmation Letter.

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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.

*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.