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The Center is situated on an ancient site (approx 1500 year old) of ceremonial gathering and wisdom, near the city of Otavalo in the northern part of Ecuador. It was recently created to be a place for the renewal, sharing and practice of Andean ancestral wisdom and culture, both practical and spiritual. The fruit of this practice is a daily life lived with happiness and in harmony with all of life. Your guides will be Mama Achik Rosa Maria Santillán, Oscar, Guillermo and Rumi Santillán, Laura Santillán and Luis Chimba, the visionaries and creators of the Center, people who are passionately living and sharing the beauty, depth and power of the ancient ways of their people in their daily lives.
In-Depth Study (Option A) - 2 weeks A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in ancient Andean wisdom & practices guided by the Santillán family and tailored to your interests •Andean healing practices, including hydrotherapies & herbal medicinal baths •Healing Music of the Andes •Andean instrument making •Principles & practices of healthy cooking in the Andean tradition •Kuyuri – exercises to strengthen & balance the physical & energetic bodies, and to activate the Ushai, the sacred inner power •Visits to sacred places in nature & participation in ceremonies to connect with nature and the elements •Ancient Andean philosophy & cosmovision which emphasizes experiencing the sacred in each moment of daily life Option A includes daily study with the Santillans, including trips to sacred places in nature and ceremonies there, study of ancient Andean healing practices, exercises, cooking and other aspects of daily life and daily teaching on Andean wisdom and culture. $1800 not including airfare between US & Ecuador. Includes first and last night at a hotel in Quito, transportation from the airport to the hotel, and transportation the next day to the Center in Agato/ Otavalo. Also included are accomodations at the Center and 3 home-cooked vegetarian meals per day. Airfare between the US & Ecuador is NOT included. Your own schedule (Option B) - 2 weeks Using the warm hospitality of the Santilláns as home base, explore the vibrant culture and natural beauty of your surroundings. Option B includes accomodations and 3 home-cooked vegetarian meals per day. You may also arrange for sight seeing trips with the Santillans at $60 per day. This option does not include intensive immersion and study of ancient Andean wisdom. It does provide for an insider’s experience of indigenous life in Ecuador in the warmth of a beautiful family, with flexibility to set your own schedule of activities – on your own or with the help of the Santillan family. $700 for accomodations & meals only, not including airfare between US & Ecuador, plus $60 per day that you request the Santilláns as your guide for day trips. Includes first and last night at a hotel in Quito, transportation from the airport to the hotel, and transportation the next day to the Center in Agato/ Otavalo. Also included are accomodations at the Center and 3 home-cooked vegetarian meals per day. Airfare between the US & Ecuador is NOT included. Scheduling Trips are arranged as there is interest; there is flexibility to meet the needs of those interested. For more information and/or to discuss dates, length of stay and possibilities: US contacts: Helen Slomovits, helens22@comcast.net Carole Brill, csongs2000@yahoo.com Ecuador contact: Oscar Santillán, pakarinka@hotmail.com Pakarinka Sisari’s website: www.pakarinkasisari.com |
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