TEACHER:
RYAN JAQUA

A life filled with diversity, trials, joy, and victory.  Ryan seeks to bring to his students the most realized parts of his own yoga practice and life experience.  With his roots in Anusara yoga he has sought out dynamic teachings and practitioners.  A true student of yoga as a way of life, Ryan understands the common path tread by students dealing with the constant waves of life.   He believes the practice of yoga can greatly calm the fluctuation of the mind and allows our most authentic self to surface. Ryan is a certified personal trainer and yoga teacher by trade.  His abilities stretch across the bandwidth of wellness to cooking, nutrition, life coaching, meditation, and art/music.  Through his own example he seeks to foster a greater understanding of the necessity of balanced living and contentment in his students and clients.  

STUDIO PARTNER: 
ITHRIVE YOGA

A well balanced and intentional yoga practice can leave you stronger, and more comfortable in your own skin, as well as developing confidence or the willingness to try new things. Perhaps you cultivate patience, or you become more mindful and aware of the moment, while deepening your personal practice.

We offer our members excellent instruction, while providing students with a sanctuary from daily pressure, as well as a place to access many options to achieve optimal wellness.

We invite you to visit our studio and learn new ways to empower yourself with tools to THRIVE !

SEVA

Supporting the Children of Ninos del Sol

Niños del Sol is home to a lively family of 23 Peruvian children in a beautiful home on a large lush magical piece of land. These children came to Ninos del Sol alone in the world, orphaned or abandoned. Nearly all of them have been abused and arrived with trauma of some sort. Viviana and Avishai, the directors and caretakers of Ninos del Sol, are providing these orphans with a home, a family, education, organic food, and a chance at a future.

Our work will be with Ninos del Sol on a special, customized project based on the current needs of the organization. We plan to maximize our group resources to improve the lives and opportunities for growth of this beautiful family. In the afternoons after school we will have the chance to connect with the children. 

CEREMONy

Pago a la Tierra / Despacho

The Incans honor Pachamama or Madre Tierra (Mother Earth) as the divine protector and provider of life. This shamanic ritual invokes Madre Tierra to honor Her for all that She gives. It is a traditional ceremony of Gratitude and Personal Blessing.

Shamanic Journey

Experience alchemical transmutation, chakra alignment, the awakening of awareness and intuition and a greater sense of connection as we take a shamanic journey with our Peruvian guides.

Musical Shamanic Healing

We will gather for an evening of music and healing with Peruvian sound healers. This one of a kind experience is a deep meditative journey of healing and visions.

SACRED TRECKS

Apu Chicon Hike

Apu Chicon is a sacred mountain that sits at the top of the Chicon River Valley. It is one of the tallest in the valley reaching nearly 16,000 feet. This spectacular display of nature is capped with glaciated peaks and underlying native Keuena Forest filled with ancient trees.

We will trek through this enchanted forest with views of the glacier. It is a perfect place to explore, rest, meditate and reflect.

Moray & the Salt Mines

Visit one of Peru’s most well preserved ruins sitting on a high plateau of over 11,000 ft. This area is home to a highly sophisticated Incan agricultural system with stunning views of the Sacred Valley. From here we will hike on to the Mineras de Sal, a spectacular natural wonder. Our journey will take us along an age-old crossroad where time stands still and the scenery is epic. This passage is still the preferred route for local indigenous Quechua.