This is a unique, transformative opportunity to work directly with the Altomisayoqs (Celestial Paqos) and Apus (Mountain Spirit Benefactors) of the Andean-Inkan Holy Mountain Tradition. Tupaq and Jeffrey guide a small group into the ancient celestial-terrestrial practices and lifeways of one of Earth’s few remaining, unbroken wisdom traditions. Participants undergo an immersive and expansive journey living with the Paqos, learning their heart-centric practices and doing ceremony at sacred locations high in the Andean altiplano. Note: medicinal ceremonies are not part of this tradition.

OVERVIEW

From Cusco, we travel to our retreat center located in a traditional community surrounded by mountains, lagoons and indigenous agriculture. The natural environment and its deeply connected people provide a conducive environment to engage wholistic consciousness while experiencing the ancient lifeways, codices and integrative practices of the Andean-Inkan tradition.

Our days begin with centering and meditation, then move into directed learning and harmonization practices to balance the mind-body-spirit and strengthen our connection to the elements, Elders, Earth and Source. These days are focused on Andean wisdom teachings, nature excursions and ceremonies to help purify, enliven and awaken your being. We will do light to moderate walking to get to various locations and afternoon rest hours are provided integration, discussion, local exploration and contemplation. After dinner, we continue the work of deepening our practices and understanding. These retreats provide an opportunity to awaken consciousness and have direct interaction with the maestros to gain better understanding of their animistic cosmology, multi-dimensional reality and how it integrates with modern, daily life.

After four days, we travel deeper into the mountains to camp at the foot of one of the Holy Mountains. This part of the journey is a dedicated spiritual pilgrimage into the heart of the Andean-Inkan celestial tradition. Participants are able to go further into personal expansion and healing while exploring higher aspects of universal cosmology and animistic consciousness. Daily activities focus on directed learning, harmonization, ceremonies and receiving energetic attunements.

While on the journey, all of your needs will be supported by an experienced team of Paqos, assistants, porters and chefs to provide you optimal space for your unfolding. Hot meals are provided three times a day with most dietary needs able to be catered for with advanced notice at registration. While camping, individual tents are provided for each traveler. You only need to bring a sleeping bag and pad in addition to your clothing. A comprehensive trip information document will be provided to you at registration.

In the Andes, we will be operating at elevations from 11,000 to 15,500 feet (3,300-4,750 meters). Participants need to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, be open and authentic, and able to manage themselves in unfamiliar terrain. At higher elevation we have courses available should anyone need a lift. Strenuous predatory training is not needed in order to participate on this journey. We’ve not had any altitude related problems with participants. We recognize that dis-ease is caused by unresolved mental-emotional blockages coming forward for healing. The Paqos and ground staff take great care to look after participants needs and help resolve any issues that may arise… it is a healing journey.

Please plan to arrive in Cusco at least a day before the start of the trip in order to acclimate to the 11,000 foot (3,350 meter) elevation. Please book your return flight out of Cusco at least a day after the end of the scheduled trip. You will need to book your own lodging, e.g., Airbnb or booking.com rooms in Cusco before the start of the trip and after we arrive back in town on the last day (further information is in the trip information document that you receive at registration). The trip starts at noon of the first day and ends around 5-6pm on the last day. During the trip, vegetarian meals along with meat and fish dishes are provided. Gluten-free options are available. Please bring your own special dietary items as needed.

If you are interested in staying in Peru longer to sightsee or travel, we ask that you schedule any sightseeing activities BEFORE the trip. We have found that tourism after deep spiritual work can be difficult on the body’s energetic system and interfere with one's integration process. Planning a day or more of rest in Cusco or the sacred valley, etc., and at home prior to jumping back into business is also highly beneficial.

COST : USD $3,300 or foreign currency equivalent. All-inclusive ground expenses. Participants are responsible for their travel to and from Cusco, Peru

DEPOSIT : When registering via email, a non-refundable deposit of $1700 USD is required to secure your place with the remaining balance due at least 45 days prior to the trip start date. Full payment is also accepted at time of registration. Special arrangements are available by request.

PAYMENT OPTIONS :

In USD, please use:
Venmo : @JeffreyWium
Zelle : jeffrey@wiumworks.com
PayPal Friends & Family option : jeffrey@livingwisdom.education ( Note: PayPal fees are the responsibility of the sender)

Other currencies, please send USD equivalent to Jeffrey Wium via:
EURO : IBAN BE76 9670 2186 7095
UK : IBAN GB97 TRWI 2314 7096 3849 30 / Account 96384930
NZD : Account 02-1291-0263613-000
AUD : Account 815429283 / BSB 802-985
(Please inquire for deposit information for other currencies)

REGISTRATION : Please email Jeffrey Wium via the above button. New participants, please provide a photo of yourself so we can recognize you in Cusco.

POSTPONEMENTS : Due to the ever-changing reality of the world these days, we ask that you have patience and understanding if we have to reschedule due to anything that is out of our control, e.g., border closures such as in 2021.

CANCELLATIONS : Spirit and the Apus (Mountain Benefactors) engage you from the moment of registration. Emotions and growth edges begin to come into awareness for deeper healing. Unknowingly, some people can project this discomfort outwardly and/or give into fight-flight mechanisms. This is normal and yet, distraction and avoidance delay personal resolution, aka, healing. An elder put it this way, in order to get to unconditional love, one must visit all of their conditions along the way. It is here that we learn to do alchemy, to turn the entanglement in to harmony. And, that said, if someone has extenuating circumstances and is unable to make a specific retreat, we can easily reschedule you for a future trip within a year’s time.

TRIP COST INFO : At times people have asked what the costs of the trip are used for. It is to pay for lodging, expenses, cooks, meals, transportation, drivers, porters, horsemen, horses, retreat center operations, camp staff, paqos, ceremonial and practical supplies, and everything it takes to support you comfortably for 9 days at 12-15,000’ (3,650-4,570 meters). Of note : the retreat centre we built and operate is run by indigenous families and our trips are staffed by local community members. We take great care to support their self-sufficiency, collective lifeways and consciousness.

TUPAQ TTITO KUNTUR is a direct descendant of the Inka and a celestial lineage holder in the Andean-Inkan Holy Mountain Tradition. Like all lineage holders, Tupaq’s holistic wisdom comes from terrestrial and celestial guidance as well as millennia of wisdom keepers who have stewarded humanity’s sacred lifeways and passed it down throughout the ages.

JEFFREY HUAMANCHIQ-WIUM has spent the past 25 years exploring and integrating sacred wisdom, healing modalities and ceremonial practices from around the world. Jeffrey is the first western-born, traditionally-trained Andean-Inkan celestial lineage holder. He offers a holistic approach to awakening and wellbeing based on conscious medicine, energetic rebalancing, mind-body-spirit harmonization and more.