Other Offerings
Beyond retreats, Kinti Yaya offers a range of workshops and experiences rooted in the living traditions of the Andes. Each offering is a doorway into a deeper connection with yourself, the land, and the ancestral wisdom of the Kichwa people.
Sound Healing
Experience the healing power of sacred instruments rooted in Andean tradition. Sound has been used for millennia by the Kichwa to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. In this session, you will be immersed in sound vibrations that invite deep relaxation and inner realignment.
Kuyuriy: Pre-Incan Yoga
Kuyuriy is an ancestral movement practice from the Andean tradition, predating the Inca Empire. Through conscious movement, breath, and connection to the earth, Kuyuriy helps to release energetic blockages and restore the body’s natural flow. A deeply grounding and revitalizing practice.
Andean Altar Workshop
Learn how to create and work with a traditional Andean altar (mesa), a sacred space for prayer, intention, and connection with the spiritual world. In this workshop, Tayta Willak shares the symbolism and protocols of the Kichwa altar tradition, empowering you to continue this practice in your own life.
Runa Mikuy: Traditional Andean Meal Workshop
Food is medicine. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to prepare traditional Kichwa dishes using ancestral recipes and locally sourced, organic ingredients. A celebration of the flavors, wisdom, and community spirit of the Andes.
Pacha Manka – Lunch Ceremony
Pacha Manka (“Earth Pot”) is an ancient Andean cooking ceremony in which food is prepared underground using heated stones. This communal ritual is a celebration of gratitude to Pacha Mama and the abundance she provides. A deeply nourishing and memorable experience.
Hampi Ñan: Medicinal Plants Hike
Walk the medicinal plant path with Tayta Willak through the stunning landscapes surrounding La Ruta Escondida. Learn to identify, harvest, and work with the powerful healing plants of the Ecuadorian highlands — a living pharmacy that the Kichwa have worked with for generations.
Hampi Yaku: Ancestral Medicinal Plant Teas
Discover the healing wisdom of ancestral plant teas used in the Kichwa tradition. Learn about the properties, preparation, and ceremonial use of these plant allies — gentle yet powerful companions for everyday wellbeing and spiritual practice.
Sacred Nature Sites Tour
Visit the sacred sites of the Andean landscape near La Ruta Escondida — ancient places of power that have been used for ceremony and pilgrimage by the Kichwa for thousands of years. Tayta Willak guides you through these sites with reverence and deep knowledge of their history and spiritual significance.
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