We invite you to join us for an amazingly-rich retreat in the Peruvian Andes. You'll experience a unique synergy of classes in Breema: The Art of Being Present and the heart-opening nurturance of rich and colorful local adventures. We will have nurturing Breema class time and excursions to take in the beauty, culture, and Inca monuments in the surrounding areas - with an emphasis on immersing ourselves in nature.
FACILITATORS/CO-CONSPIRATORS
Avishai Pearlson - Peru
Certified Breema® Instructor and Practitioner
and Associate Director of Ninos del Sol in The Sacred Valley
David Pratt - USA
Certified Breema® Instructor and Practitioner
and Co-Founder of True Nature Holistic Retreats in Millersburg, Ohio
Experience the deep relaxation, rejuvenation and essential nourishment that comes from practicing and receiving Breema, and discover how much Breema can support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Like other markets in the Sacred Valley, Pisac Market is a lively source of inspiration - where you can find traditional local arts, crafts, typical produce and foods, unique products found only here, spices, natural medicines and more.
YOUR INVESTMENT IN YOU
Before March 1st: $2600 and $2800 after
Avishai and his wife Viviana have lived in the Sacred Valley for 13 years, and together they care for and co-direct the family of Ninos del Sol, a youth home that prepares previously abandoned and orphaned children to be independent, fulfilled and successful. He and David co-led last year's Sacred Valley Breema Retreat, and he is still benefitting from the experience.
Avishai was born and raised on a Kibbutz in Northern Israel, Avishai then lived in BC (Canada), Oregon, California, and since 2010 in Peru. Passionate about health and wellness, Avishai is a Certified Breema Instructor and Practitioner since 1991, and has taught extensively on 4 continents, including several years at the University of Oregon. Following a lifelong interest in organic gardening, nutrition, cooking and permaculture, Avishai is an artisan chef, avid gardener, master composter, and outdoors enthusiast.
“I delight in sharing the beauty, richness and spirit of the Sacred Valley with family, friends and guests. Welcome to falling in love with life!”
Contact him at avishaip@gmail.com ~ Learn more about Ninos del Sol
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Dave is a Certified Breema Instructor and Practitioner and teaches at True Nature Holistic Retreats in Ohio, in the eastern United States and beyond. He and Avishai were co-leaders of the first annual Sacred Valley Breema Retreat in 2023, which was a rich and transformational experience! He is grateful for the countless blessings he has received from being both an instructor and student of Breema, an endless gift to his life. He is the co-founder (with his wife, Alana) of True Nature Holistic Retreats (Ohio, USA) a unique nature-based center where they work with individuals and small groups to create transformation in the daily lives of participants. Replenishing and vitalizing, retreats at True Nature have supported countless visitors for the past 14 years. Read a recent article about Breema by Dave in Massage Magazine.
A meditator since childhood, Dave also has a background in Zen, which he studied and practiced intensely for a decade when he organized group retreats for students of Zen and bodyworkers at a non-profit retreat center in Ohio. He is a Licensed Massage Therapist, long-time bodyworker and an artist whose work is in collections around the globe. You can see his art here. A perpetual student of life, he relishes heirloom organic gardening, baking in his earth oven, and watching birds and mountains.
Learn more about True Nature Holistic Retreats ~ Contact Dave: dave@truenatureretreat.com
BREEMA & THE SACRED VALLEY
The down-to-earth wisdom of Breema and the uniquely-vital atmosphere of The Sacred Valley are at the heart of our retreat. Our schedule has been carefully-crafted so that those two elements seamlessly support each other, and truly, support us to be present while we are together and after we've returned home.
Breema is based on a profound understanding of the underlying unity of all life, expressed through the Nine Principles of Harmony. Breema bodywork and Self-Breema exercises, practiced with these Principles, use natural rhythmic movements that are both nurturing and vitalizing. This art offers us a practical way of raising our level of consciousness by unifying body, mind and feelings. With its non-judgmental approach, both giver and receiver experience greater receptivity, balance and openness to life.
No prior experience is necessary, nor does one need great physical dexterity or flexibility, but participants should be comfortable sitting and working on the floor. Each bodywork sequence can be adapted to suit the condition of both the practitioner and the recipient.
The Sacred Valley is a long and narrow valley along the Urubamba River, which is one of the longest tributaries of the Amazon River. It is a fertile, diverse and fascinating area. Situated about 1.5 hours drive from the vibrant city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley was where the Inca grew a variety of crops for the royalty who resided in Cusco. Most people who come here recognize immediately that the word "Sacred" is completely appropriate, based on the beauty, fertility, climate and atmosphere of the place.
In the past it was called "The Garden of the Inca," and still today the local towns and villages grow crops of corn, potatoes, quinoa, beans and fruits similar to what the ancestors grew. Situated in the south of Peru, at close to 3,000 meters elevation, the majestic Andean peaks are still crowned with ice caps. There are so many incredible Inca sites to visit, we encourage you to stay a little longer if possible.
However, we must warn you: You might fall in love with the Sacred Valley and not want to leave! Either way, welcome to falling in love with life and yourself as you soak in the beauty of this rich energy vortex, as interwoven with diverse life as the textiles local craftspeople have produced here for centuries. To benefit the most from this retreat, we recommend arriving early (two days is ideal) to acclimatize and begin to get oriented to the valley without hurry. This will support you to have the best experience possible.
Stunning views abound - on walks or drives along little roads. Everywhere you look, there is beauty.
INCLUDED IN YOUR RETREAT
COZY & COMFORTABLE LODGING at Amaru Hotels in Urubamba and Cusco. Enjoy the beautiful grounds alone or with friends.
18 HOURS OF BREEMA CLASSES, including the transformative bodywork and dynamic Self-Breema, will be held mostly in our classroom, but with some pop-up experiences at amazing sites. Everyone welcome and English, Hebrew and Spanish spoken.
ALL MEALS (vegetarian, with fish and chicken options), including many opportunities to experience “the art of picnic-ing” — Delicious meals in delicious natural settings!
DESPACHO CEREMONY of gratitude and blessing for Pachamama and the Apus, for personal and global healing with Quechua shamans from the Q'eros community.
SO MANY VISITS TO UNIQUE & BEAUTIFUL SITES, HIKES & EXCURSIONS! These inlcude: Inca Terraces of Yucay, Chupani ruins, Poc Poc waterfall and the Chincheros Archaeological site, Moray, The Salt Pools of Maras, Parque de Papa, Pisac & Cusco and Machu Picchu! Entry to sites with local guides and transportation - all included.
20 MINUTE BREEMA BODYWORK TREATMENT, plus mini treatments on nights 1 and 2 to help acclimatize.
DAY OF CELEBRATION & ANDEAN COOKING in clay pots and over fire with Ninos Del Sol graduate members at Nahala. There is a lovely outdoor kitchen and more. Click here to see pictures of our time at Nahala last year. Learn about the Ninos Del Sol here We'll even have Kabbalah Shabbat Ritual for those who wish to attend.
HEALING MUSIC CEREMONY with local musician Reynaldo Vallenas in his studio space designed to help participants relax and benefit the most from his art rooted in traditional Andean music.
FREE TIME to explore on your own, and we can even set you up with local guides. The Valley has so much to offer!
Without Machu Picchu when paid Before March 1st: $2300
Avishai Pearlson and David Pratt met many years ago at the Breema Center, in Oakland, California and were instantly friends. As fellow-Instructors of Breema: The Art of Being Present, they share a deep love and respect for this timeless Teaching, for the amazining beauty of Peru's Sacred Valley and for supporting others to experience the heart-opening joy of both. Read their detailed bios at the bottom of this page.
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