Initiation:
Alchemy in the
Land of Pachamama
With Cristina Dionísio & Inácio Rozeira
August, 8th - 20th 2026
A Journey through the Sacred Lands of Peru & the Amazon
Once upon a time there was an empire that believed everything had a soul. The Incas carried this truth in every stone, every ritual, every sunrise. Peru still whispers that wisdom: here, the earth breathes, the sun consecrates, and the waters reflect who we are.
This journey is more than travel. It is freedom, adventure, solitude, and connection - a path where yoga becomes lived philosophy, and where the Andean spirit meets our own search for space, freedom and the pulse of life.
The Path of Initiation
August is the month of Pachamama, the time when offerings rise from the people to the Earth Mother, asking for balance, harvest, protection. To be in Peru in this sacred season is to walk inside an ancient prayer.
First, the forest. The Amazon is a living womb, humid and dense, where every tree rises like a temple column. Among communities who keep ancient rituals, we learn that the earth is not ours — we belong to her.
“…nothing belongs to us, we belong to the earth and the cosmos.”
Then, the mountains. In Cusco, navel of the Inca world, the stones of Pachacútec still resonate. And as we cross the Sun Gate in Machu Picchu, we repeat the gesture of the ancients: to ascend is not just physical effort, it is communion with Inti, the radiant sun that guides.
Finally, the waters. On Lake Titicaca, the highest in the world, the sky descends to meet the surface. Life floats between wind and silence. Sleeping on reed islands, offering rituals to Pachamama, we discover humility: nothing belongs to us; we belong to the earth and the cosmos.
This retreat is an initiation: from the forest that generates, to the mountain that illuminates, to the water that reveals. In Peru, every step is a mirror. The challenge is not just to know a country, but to recognise yourself through it.
In Peru, every step is a mirror. The challenge is not just to know a country, but to recognise yourself through it.
Four Ways This Journey Changes You?
Walk with Pachamama
August is the Andean month of offerings. Ritual, community and deep seasonal wisdom open pathways of belonging that modern life rarely offers.
Embodied Resilience
We use altitude and ground as teachers. Through adapted yoga and breathwork you build practical tools to stay present under pressure.
Ancestral Connection
Direct encounters with Andean cosmology and shamanic practices reweave a sense of kinship with the land and your own inner ancestry.
Lasting Integration
This is structured for transformation, not tourism. Practices, ritual and daily mentoring give you durable skills you can bring home.
This retreat is for anyone who:
seeks a guided spiritual passage, not a sightseeing tour.
travel solo (or crave community) and want a small, like-minded circle at a similar level of awareness to practice.
welcome purposeful adventure as fuel for growth and joy.
need space: silence, wide horizons, unhurried time to breathe, journal, and simply be.
want to return with more energy, clarity and inner freedom and value clear logistics with trusted, locally run stays.
teach yoga or want to deepen the practice while earning 20h YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education).
cares about impact: fair exchange with local communities and travel that honours Pachamama.
wants lifelong connections, friendships and a circle that continue after we land.
Our Journey
-
![]()
PERU: Amazon > Machu Picchu > Titicaca Lake
8th - 20th Aug
13 Days / 12 Nights
-
![]()
Day 1: Arriving to Lima
8th Aug
Coastal capital perched on dramatic Pacific cliffs, where a colonial UNESCO-listed historic centre meets modern seaside districts. First feel of Peru’s blend of Spanish, Indigenous and contemporary cultures.
-
![]()
Day 2: Lima
9th Aug
Time to roam the contrasts: the grand plazas and churches downtown, the clifftop promenade of Miraflores, and the bohemian streets of Barranco with galleries, murals and cafés by the ocean.
-
![]()
Day 3: Lima > Puerto Maldonado > Amazon
10th Aug:
Gateway to the Tambopata/Madre de Dios rainforest. River journeys and jungle trails introduce lowland Amazon scenery alive with bird calls, towering palms and glassy oxbow lakes.
Domestic flight: Lima > Puerto Maldonado
-
![]()
Day 4 and 5: Amazon
11th - 12 th Aug
Rainforest immersion: clay licks visited by macaws, canopy alive with wildlife, and waterways where giant river otters and caimans thrive. Dense, humid, endlessly green.
-
![]()
Day 6: Puerto Maldonado > Cusco
13th Aug
Into the Andes: Cusco sits around 3,400 m, the former Inca capital where exquisite stone foundations support colonial façades. Ideal for easing into altitude.
Domestic flight: Puerto Maldonado > Cusco
-
![]()
Day 7: Cusco
14th August
Ancient heart of the Andes, Cusco is a tapestry of Inca stonework and colonial façades. Time to wander cobbled streets, vibrant markets and sacred temples, feeling how past and present pulse together at 3,400 m. A day to breathe, acclimatise, and let the city’s spirit seep in.
-
![]()
Day 8: Cusco > Sacred Valley
15th Aug
Descent to the Urubamba River valley, dotted with terraced fields and Andean villages like Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Lower altitude, gentler climate, vast mountain walls.
-
![]()
Day 9: Inca Trail
16th Aug
The short Inka Trail traverses cloud forest and ancient stone pathways, passing sites such as Wiñay Wayna and reaching Inti Punku (Sun Gate) for that first cinematic view of Machu Picchu.
-
![]()
Day 10: Machu Picchu
17th Aug
Explore the iconic citadel at 2,430 m, cradled by jungle-clad peaks above the Urubamba River. Return to Cusco typically follows the valley by train and road.
-
![]()
Day 11: Cusco > Rainbow Mountain > Puno > Uros
18th Aug
High-Andes palette at Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain), over 5,000 m, with mineral bands striping the slopes. Continue to Lake Titicaca (≈3,810 m) and the floating Uros islands, built from totora reeds and home to lake-dwelling communities.
-
![]()
Day 12: Uros > Taquille > Puno
19th Aug
Boat trip to Taquile Island, renowned for community life and masterful textile traditions recognized by UNESCO. Broad lake views, stone paths and quiet plazas, then back to Puno.
-
![Day 13: Puno > Lima]()
Day 13: Puno > Lima
20th Aug
Farewell to the altiplano’s big skies and the deep blue of Titicaca — one of the world’s highest navigable lakes — before onward travel.
-
![]()
Day 13: Departure from Puno > Lima
20th Aug
Domestic flight form Puno to Lima and International flight back home or join the journey to Bolivia & Chile
What’s included?
-
Morning grounding and evening integration: yoga, breathwork and meditation adapted to altitude and travel days.
Short on-the-trail practices keep you centred and steady.
-
Hand-picked lodges, guesthouses and select homestays. Twin share as standard;
Single upgrade available upon request (limited).
-
Breakfast is included every day. In remote areas, such as the Amazon, full board is provided, and in Taquile lunch is also included.
For the remaining days, you’ll find plenty of local restaurants with very affordable prices—an invitation to explore and enjoy authentic Andean cuisine at your own rhythm.
-
All group transports per itinerary: domestic transfers, boats on Lake Titicaca, and private ground transport with professional drivers. Altitude-aware scheduling for safe acclimatisation.
-
Simple prompts, evening circles and silence periods to metabolise experience into insight. You’ll also receive a concise integration guide to continue at home.
-
Inca temples, Andean communities, the Amazon rainforest and lakeside sanctuaries (including Taquile). All entry fees and certified local guides are included for the listed sites.
-
This retreat offers a 20-hour Continuing Education certificate (YACEP/ICEP) for yoga professionals who wish to deepen their studies while travelling.
-
Cristina leads daily practice and embodied integration;
Inácio navigates sacred geography, culture and logistics with trusted local partners.
August 8th - 20th, 2026
Your place in this journey 4,250€
Secure your spot with a 500€ deposit.
Sign-Up by February 15th, 2026 and save 300€
Termn & Conditions
What are people
saying about
past Retreats
What We’ve Created Together So Far
✻ 500+ Participants
✻ 30+ Retreats and Workshops
✻ 8+ Different Destinations
Peru: land of Pachamama, where mountains, lakes and silence awaken the soul.
August 8th - 20th
Get your 300€ Early Bird Discount for bookings until February 15th!!!
Meet the Hosts
Cristina Dionísio
Yoga * Embodied Transformation * Life Alchemy
I am a Yoga & Human Transformation mentor and the creator of an integrative approach that weaves conscious movement, breath, neuroplasticity, and ancient wisdom into a living practice of inner alchemy. With over two decades of international corporate experience and a profound personal journey of reinvention, my work lives at the crossroads of modern science and spiritual tradition.
My methodology guides participants to rewrite inner patterns, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with their vital force through fluid movement, transformational breathwork, and somatic presence.
Each retreat becomes a portal into the body as a living temple, where movement, breath, stillness, and storytelling merge between bhakti and neuroscience, devotion and nervous-system regulation, grief and gratitude. This is where inner alchemy becomes lived truth.
Inácio Rozeira
Professional Traveller and Retreat Host
Inácio Rozeira has dedicated his life to exploring the world through long-distance journeys and cultural expeditions. He completed a full loop around South America, traveling from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro the longest way possible, crossing every country on the continent in a Volkswagen van, covering 40,000 kilometers in 14 months.
He joined a National Geographic expedition in the Bolivian Amazon and carried out a motorcycle crossing through Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Over the years, he has guided hundreds of travelers on transformative experiences, always with a deep focus on cultural interaction and the spirit of adventure.
Want More?
Continue south with us into Bolivia & Chile, August 20 – 31. Salt deserts, surreal lagoons, starlit Atacama and the Pacific coast.
Book both retreats together and unlock a special combined price for two chapters of one sacred journey at a unique value.
Upcoming Workshops & Retreats!
-
![]()
Ashtanga Intensive 3 or 6-Day Workshop with Ann Svärdfelt and Cristina Dionísio
-
![]()
Breath & Fire Retreat Catania, Sicily with Ann Svärdfelt and Cristina Dionísio
-
![]()
Whispers of the Desert Morocco, Marakesh to The Desert
-
![]()
A Journey through the Sacred Lands of Peru & the Amazon
-
![]()
Salt, Stars and Sacred Silence Bolivia & Chile
-
![]()
Roots of Sacred Itinerant Retreat in the North of India
Frequently Asked Questions
-
This journey does not include, nor does it facilitate, the use of Ayahuasca, San Pedro (Wachuma), or any psychedelic substances.
Our intention is to offer an initiation based on full presence and lucidity. We believe that the sacred geography of Peru itself, the altitude, the mountains, and the Amazon, already offers a profound and intense transformation.
Our focus is to empower you with internal tools (through Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation) to navigate this intensity using your own resources, ensuring a safe and conscious integration. Furthermore, given the physical demands of high altitude and the itinerant nature of our itinerary, sobriety is essential for the safety and well-being of the entire group.
-
Yes! Cristina and Inácio will personally welcome you at the airport in Lima to ensure you feel comfortable and supported right from the start.
-
Absolutely. The journey is designed so you feel safe, supported and included in a small group from day one.
-
Yes — it’s dry season in the Andes: sunny, crisp days and cold, clear nights.
Expect ~18 °C highs / 0–3 °C lows in Cusco; pack layers.
-
The group is limited to 16 participants to ensure a personal and meaningful experience for everyone.
-
No prior experience is required. The practices will be accessible to all levels, from beginners to advanced participants.
-
Moderate to challenging due to altitude and hiking days. We adapt practices, go slow, and use breathwork to support you — but a baseline of fitness is important.
-
Cusco sits ~3,400 m;
Lake Titicaca/Puno ~3,812 m;
Rainbow Mountain ~5,200 m.
We build in acclimatisation, go steady, hydrate and rest. Talk to your doctor about acetazolamide if you’re concerned. Learn warning signs; never ignore symptoms.
-
Rooms are shared, with two participants per room.
Accommodations have been carefully selected to provide comfort while enhancing your experience in Peru.
-
International flights to and from India.
Visa and travel documentation.
Travel insurance (mandatory) *
Entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities.
Personal expenses and optional activities.
Tips for employees - the value of the tip is up to the client
*You are responsible for having adequate travel insurance throughout your retreat stay and we will not be held responsible for any injury, loss, or damage you may incur whilst participating in other activities outside of the retreat space.
-
A detailed packing list will be provided before the trip, ensuring you are prepared for the cultural and practical aspects of travel in Peru.
-
Yes, definitely bring your mat, but we recommend a travel version for convenience. If you don’t have a travel mat, feel free to reach out, and I can guide you on where to buy one.
-
Yellow fever: not required for entry, but recommended if you visit the Amazon rainforest (risk areas below ~2,300–2,500 m).
Malaria: transmission occurs below 2,500 m on the Amazon side; no risk in high-altitude destinations like Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca/Puno.We advise you to speak with your doctor about prophylaxis.
-
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans. To secure your spot, a deposit of 500€ is required. If paid before 15h February 2026, you can take advantage of an early bird discount, reducing the total retreat price by 300€.
For payment plans, the deposit is still required upfront, and we offer up to 8 installments for the remaining balance if booked until December 2025. Please email us at hello@cristinadionisio.yoga to request a customized plan.
-
120 - 90 days prior the retreat: 30% of price will be retained, excluding the deposit.
89 - 60 days prior to departure: 50% of price will be retained, excluding the deposit.
59 - 30 days prior to departure: 75% of price will be retained, excluding the deposit.
30 days or less prior to departure: 100% of price will be retained.
Travel Insurance:
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect against unforeseen cancellations or interruptions. -
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory to ensure your safety and peace of mind throughout the retreat.
-
Many nationalities enter visa-free for tourism (up to 183 days) with a passport valid for 6+ months. Always check your passport’s specific rules with the Peruvian authorities before booking. peru.travel+1
-
Customer assumes sole responsibility to independently confirm all documentation requirements for all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry and/or travel requirements of each destination.
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of return travel.
-
For questions related directly to accommodations or travel logistics please reach out to: hello@cristinadionisio.yoga
© 2025 Cristina Dionísio | All rights reserved
RNAVT 6559