Come together, connect, and return to Self on a journey through the 7 Chakras. Held by the splendor of the Sacred Valley, “Reconnect and Restore” is a time to fold inward and listen from within.

Emphasizing a renewed connection to body, mind and spirit, we will dive into interpersonal explorations themed around the Chakra System, the Three Wisdom Regions, Pranayam/Breathwork and Somatic Movement Practices.

Throughout retreat, there is a suggestion to practice Pratayahara, one of the essential limbs of Yoga that encourages the withdrawal and disengagement from external stimuli. With the spaciousness of time and space, time left unscheduled is an invitation to soak in moments for self-care, reflection or exploration around Samadhi.

We encourage practitioners to “unplug” as much as possible to decompress the nervous system and land in the present moment.

What is Included:

5 days, 4 nights at Samadhi Sacred Valley
Daily Pilates/yoga signature flow
Daily yin/restorative classes
3 Workshops: Energetics of the Body, Landing in the Three Wisdom Regions, and Pranayama & Somatic Embodiment
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (all vegan)
Eco friendly, mountain view accommodation
Access to two private yoga shalas and meditation gardens
Use of spa, jacuzzi, tamazcal and cold bath
Activities: Pottery Class, Vegan Cooking Class, Waterfall Excursion, and Sound Bath Experience

What is NOT Included:

International and/or domestic airfare
International or domestic ground transportation
Travel insurance
Additional hotel bookings (for those arriving early, or staying later)
Additional tours/treks/excursions
Airport transport (can be arranged)
Vaccinations, additional preventative medical needs
Wellness massages
Soda, juices, smoothies or alcoholic drinks

Total Price

Single Space in Shared Triple Room: $1,800/person

Single Space in Shared Double Room: $2,000/person

Single Space in Private Room: $2,600/person

Scholarships available:

Reach out to lexiepalasciano@gmail.com for more information

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to secure your space.

The retreat must be paid in full 8 weeks prior to the start date.

Itinerary

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH: ROOT CHAKRA

2-4p Lunch on Arrival

4-5p Arrive. Ground. Settle.

5-6p Welcome / Arrival Ceremony

6-7p Root Chakra Yin/Restorative Flow

7p Group Dinner

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10TH: SACRAL & SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

Mornings in Noble Silence

8-9a Sacral & Solar Plexus Chakra Yang Flow (signature flow incorporating Pilates and yoga)

9-10a Breakfast

10-12p Energetics of the Body: The Chakra System

12-1p Lunch

1-2p Free Time

2-4p Pottery Class

4-5:30p Free Time

5:30-7p Sacral & Solar Plexus Yin/Restorative Flow

7p Group Dinner

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11TH: HEART & THROAT CHAKRA

Mornings in Noble Silence

8-9a Heart & Throat Chakra Yang Flow (signature flow incorporating Pilates and yoga)

9-10a Breakfast

10-12p Landing in the Three Wisdom Regions

12-1p Lunch

1-2p Free Time

2-4p Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class

4-5:30p Free Time

5:30-7p Heart & Throat Yin/Restorative Flow

7p Group Dinner

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH: THIRD EYE CHAKRA

Mornings in Noble Silence

7:30-1p Excursion to Perolniyoc Waterfall, Ollantaytambo

1-2p Lunch

2-3:30p Free Time

3:30-5:30p Pranayama & Somatic Embodiment

5:45-7p Third Eye Yin/Restorative Flow

7p Group Dinner

8p Sound Bath

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13TH: CROWN CHAKRA

Mornings in Noble Silence

8-9:30a 7 Chakra Flow (signature flow incorporating Pilates and yoga)

9:30-10:30a Breakfast

11a Check Out of Samadhi

Travel Suggestions

FLIGHTS

Cusco Airport (CUZ) is the closest airport to Samadhi Sacred Valley. I recommend booking international flights to Lima International Airport and then a separate domestic flight from Lima to Cusco as it is more economical.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Samadhi Sacred Valley is approximately 2 hours from Cusco Airport. Ground transportation is not included as many attendees may want to arrive early or stay after the retreat ends. Once you have booked your flight, we will arrange your transfer to Samadhi (cost is normally around 20 USD one-way depending on how many people share the shuttle).

HOTELS

If you fly into Lima with an overnight layover, Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Aeropuerto is across the street from the airport and is the easiest for a quick overnight stay. For recommendations in Cusco or with assistance planning an excursion to Macchu Picchu, please email lexie.palasciano@fora.travel.

PLEASE NOTE:

Always check into passport and visa requirements if you are entering from outside of the country.

Always check with COVID requirements for your country of origin, airline, and destination country. These requirements may vary.

Meet Your Facilitator

Lexie Palasciano

Join Pilates and yoga instructor, Lexie Palasciano on a journey towards Self in Sacred Valley, Peru.

Through her Masters’ research at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Lexie explored the intricacies of somatic embodiment within the context of live dance performance. Her final dissertation, “A Return to the Body: An Exploration of Embodied Reflection and Knowledge,” examined the interplays of energetics, somatic attunement, and improvisation towards embodied performance.

Informed by both theoretical and practical applications, Lexie’s professional movement experience has inspired her design of “Reconnect & Restore: Embodiment Through the 7 Chakras.”