Collective Heart: 10 Days of Jivamukti Yoga, Devotion & Pilgrimage in the Sacred Valley

10-Day Retreat in the Sacred Valley of Peru • June 5-14, 2027

About the Retreat:

The Sacred Valley of Peru does not need us—and we’re not going to pretend it does. Collective Heart is a 10-day Jivamukti retreat built on reverence, not tourism; on practice, not performance; and on the radical idea that the most sacred thing you can do on ancient land is actually show up and be completely present. This isn’t about borrowing someone else’s mysticism—it’s about bringing your whole self to one of the most breathtaking places on earth and journeying alongside people who actually see you. It will feel equal parts expansive and confronting, the kind of experience where the landscape opens you up just enough to notice what you’ve been carrying.

Practices include: meditation, hiking, yoga, community, altitude, and the particular kind of clarity that only forms when everyone is slightly out of breath and very far from their inbox.

What’s Included:

This is the most comprehensive Sacred Valley journey, blending deep immersion at Willka T’ika with guided exploration of Peru’s most powerful sites.

Over 10 days, we’ll move through:

Daily Jivamukti Yoga Practices (asana, meditation, philosophy, chanting)
2-day immersion to Machu Picchu
Excursions to Sacred Valley sites: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras Salt Flats, Moray
Andean ceremonies with Q’ero healers (despacho, fire ceremony)
Visits rooted in ayni (reciprocity) with local communities
Time in Cusco exploring Incan and colonial history

And just as important:

Time to pause
Time to integrate
Time to be with each other without distraction
Time to connect to a community and to ourselves

Meet Your Guides

Nick Combs

Nick Combs is the co-owner and founder of M3 Yoga & Hot Pilates, blending 17 years of critical-care nursing—spanning cardiovascular ICU, emergency medicine, surgery, and addiction treatment—with over two decades of dedicated yoga practice. Beginning his nursing career at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Nick developed a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology, which now informs his approach to movement—making it both intuitive and grounded in real-world application. He has completed thousands of hours of training across multiple disciplines, with extensive study of alignment-based Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, and Jivamukti Yoga, as well as Pilates, biomechanics, therapeutics, and mobility work. Nick is known for teaching classes that are clear, challenging, and purposeful—combining precise cueing, thoughtful sequencing, and lineage-rooted philosophy with a direct, approachable style. He has guided hundreds of teachers through 200- and 300-hour trainings and continues to lead retreats and trainings internationally. His aim is simple: meet people where they are, and move them—physically, mentally, and practically—toward something more integrated.

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HaChi Yu

HaChi Yu is an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher and founder/director of Jivamukti Yoga Collective – New York. She is also the founder of Prana Productions LLC/The Prana Life and was the founder of Jivamukti Yoga LaLaLå!, where she built the first Jivamukti Yoga school on the West Coast.Born and raised on the Lower East Side of NYC, HaChi has traveled the world as a teacher, performer, and producer. She was a principal dancer with Feld Ballet/Ballet Tech for over 20 years and performed on and off-Broadway, with movement as her first language from a young age.HaChi currently serves as a facilitator for Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Trainings internationally. Her studies span multiple traditions including Sivananda, Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Tripsichore, and she holds certifications in Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500), Gyrotonic™, and Pilates.With over 25 years of teaching and performing worldwide, HaChi brings strength, intelligence, and fluidity to her classes—integrating ancient wisdom teachings into modern life with both reverence and joy.

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Your Stay at the Renowned Willka T’ika Sanctuary

While in the Sacred Valley, we’ll be based at Willka T’ika, a renowned retreat sanctuary—designed around the Andean principles of Pachamama (Mother Earth) and ayni (reciprocity). Willka T’ika has been featured in numerous outlets like Yoga Journal, Harper’s Bazaar, CNN and others for its accommodations and atmosphere.

This is not a hotel. It’s a living environment. Your stay will include:

Seven Chakra Gardens designed for reflection and integration
A 1,000-year-old Lucuma tree anchoring the land’s history and presence
Organic, farm-to-table vegetarian meals grown on-site
Two dedicated yoga shalas + ceremonial spaces
Quechua staff and guides who hold the cultural integrity of the experience

You’ll feel it immediately: This place holds you.

While on your excursions to Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) and Cusco, you’ll stay in gorgeous 4-star hotels.

View a recent retreat video of some of the places you’ll visit and where you will stay.

Secure Your Spot Now!

Spaces are limited to maintain an intimate retreat environment. Register now to join a group of seekers ready to experience. A $500 deposit secures your room and spot.

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FAQS

Who is this retreat for?

The Seeker, Not the Tourist: You aren’t coming to Peru to borrow its mysticism or collect stamps on your passport. You want to experience the Sacred Valley with reverence, cultural integrity, and a willingness to be moved by ancient land.

The Over-Connected & Overwhelmed: You need the specific kind of clarity that only happens when you are far from your inbox, slightly out of breath, and fully unplugged from the noise of modern life.

The Community Craver: You want to journey alongside people who actually see you—sharing meals, altitude, and quiet moments of integration without the distraction of small talk or screens.

Open to all experience levels and backgrounds, this is an accessible retreat meant for everybody. M3’s values are fully infused into this experience to make it feel like your yoga home away from home.

Why join this retreat?

We’ve built Collective Heart on the radical idea that simply showing up and being completely present is the most sacred work you can do. Here is why this 10-day journey is entirely different:

Masterful, Unpretentious Guidance: You are in the hands of two lifelong teachers with more than 40+ years of collective teaching experience. HaChi brings fluid, lineage-rooted Jivamukti wisdom, while Nick grounds the physical practice in deep anatomical precision. Together, they offer classes that are challenging, clear, and deeply transformative.
Rooted in Ayni (Reciprocity): We aren’t just visiting the Sacred Valley; we are engaging with it. Through Andean ceremonies with Q’ero healers and guided explorations of historic sites, you will experience Peru through a lens of respect and exchange, not consumption.
A Living Environment, Not Just a Hotel: Your home base, Willka T’ika, is a renowned sanctuary built around the principles of Pachamama. Between exploring Machu Picchu and the Maras Salt Flats, you will have the space to integrate your experiences in the Seven Chakra Gardens or under a 1,000-year-old Lucuma tree.
The Perfect Balance of Expansion and Stillness: We’ve designed this itinerary so you don’t return home needing another retreat. Yes, we will hike, explore Incan history, and immerse ourselves in a robust daily practice—but we have also intentionally carved out time to pause, reflect, and just be.

What does the schedule look like?

Our daily schedules will vary, but the trip does have a thorough itinerary to make this an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. Here’s roughly what your journey will look like.

Day 1 | Saturday, June 5: Arrival & Welcome

AM: 11:30 AM group transfer from Cusco airport to Willka T’ika (approx. 75-minute drive).
PM: Lunch, group orientation, and free time to settle in or book spa services. Group Welcome Dinner.

Day 2 | Sunday, June 6: Pachamama & Fire Ceremony

AM: Relax and explore the Seven Chakra Gardens. Optional guided walk through a nearby farming neighborhood.
PM: Participate in coca leaf blessings and a sacred Despacho ceremony led by a visiting Q’ero healer. Ending the day with a transformative Andean fire ceremony to set intentions for the journey.

Day 3 | Monday, June 7: Ayni (Reciprocity) & P’isaq

AM: Visit a mountain school supported by the Willka T’ika Children’s Fund for a heartwarming ayni exchange with local Quechua children.
PM: Guided hike and meditation at the spectacular P’isaq ruins, followed by time to explore the vibrant P’isaq market. Return to Willka T’ika in time for late afternoon activities of your choice.

Day 4 | Tuesday, June 8: Machu Picchu (Day 1)

AM: Morning train to Aguas Calientes and a guided tour of the ancient terraces of Machu Picchu.
PM: Free time for lunch on your own. Later on, enjoy a celebratory group dinner at a restaurant in Aguas Calientes.

Day 5 | Wednesday, June 9: Machu Picchu (Day 2)

AM: Second visit to Machu Picchu with an option to climb Huayna Picchu Peak.
PM: Late afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo, transferring to Willka T’ika for a late, light dinner.

Day 6 | Thursday, June 10: Ollantaytambo & Maras Salt Flats

AM: Visit the ceremonial Sun Temple and the cobblestone streets of Ollantaytambo.
PM: Picnic lunch, followed by an optional visit to the active Maras Salt Flats and a scenic downhill hike back to Willka T’ika (or take a free afternoon to rest).

Day 7 | Friday, June 11: Integration in Urubamba

AM: A dedicated day for mindful integration. Optional guided hike to the town of Urubamba to visit a local market and the Seminario ceramics shop.
PM: Afternoon leader sessions with Nick and HaChi (optional sweat lodge or cacao ceremonies available for an additional fee). Willka T’ika farewell dinner with a live Andean musical performance.

Day 8 | Saturday, June 12: Moray, Chinchero & Cusco

AM: Check out of Willka T’ika. Explore the Moray Circles and the Chinchero weaving village en route to your upgraded hotel in Cusco.
PM: Group lunch followed by a guided walking tour of San Blas and the Korikancha Temple. Explore further with dinner on your own (guides will provide recommendations).

Day 9 | Sunday, June 13: Tipón & Saksaywaman

AM: Visit the Incan ritual fountains at Tipón for a traditional Andean water ceremony to honor Yaku (the spirit of water).
PM: Picnic lunch and a guided hike around the giant stones of Saksaywaman. Final group dinner at a local Cusco restaurant.

Day 10 | Monday, June 14: Departure

AM: Breakfast and check-out. Guests will independently arrange their transfer from the hotel to the Cusco airport for their flight home.

What does it cost & how to do I sign up?

We’ve curated pricing options to make this retreat as accessible as possible while honoring the luxury of the experience:

Shared Luxury Double Room: $4,480 per person
Private Luxury Single Room: $5,880 per person (limited availability)

Payment plans available. To sign up, click here.

Are there payment plans?

Yes! We offer payment plans through our booking platform WeTravel. All payments must be complete by May 1 to finalize your spot.

Paying monthly between May 2026 and May 2027 means payments as low as $373 a month! Sign up here.

What is & isn't included?

Included

10 days / 9 nights accommodation
All meals at Willka T’ika (organic vegetarian, dietary needs accommodated)
6 nights at Willka Tika
2 nights in Cusco hotel
1 night in Machu Picchu hotel
All group transportation and guided excursions (Must arrive before 1130am on check-in day)
Machu Picchu entry + train tickets
Daily yoga, meditation, and programming
Andean ceremonies and cultural experiences
On-site support and logistics coordination

Isn’t included

International flights
Departing transfer from Cusco to Airport
Some meals in Cusco / Aguas Calientes
Optional spa services or additional ceremonies
Tips, travel insurance, personal expenses

I want to attend alone / I'm a solo traveler. Will you pair me up?

Yep! If you book a spot in a shared double room without another person in mind to join you, you’ll get paired with a new friend to enjoy throughout the retreat.

What will the weather be like?

June is the heart of the dry season in the Peruvian Andes. It is widely considered one of the best times of year to visit, but the high altitude means you will experience significant temperature shifts over the course of a single day.

During the day expect temperatures averaging 75°F and crisp, clear skies and plenty of bright sunshine. Because of the altitude, the sun feels intense, and it can get quite warm during the afternoon—perfect for hiking and exploring the ruins.

As soon as the sun drops behind the mountains, the temperature drops. Early mornings and evenings can be clear and cold, allowing you time to really take in the iconic scenery around us.