RELEASE & RENEW IN PERU
Root 2 Rise Yoga's 10-Day Tentative Itinerary
DAY 1 – Thursday, June 8 (Cusco)
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Arrive in Cusco airport by 11am.
Private transfer from airport to hotel in Plaza de Armas. Free Time to rest and acclimate to the 11,200 feet altitude Lunch on your own 2:00pm Meet our yoga group in the hotel lobby, and ground in Group Intention-Setting, Breathwork & Meditation Yoga with Michelle Chua. 3:00pm Group orientation with our Peruvian guide and tour of San Blas’ cobblestone streets, viewing fascinating Incan stonework. Visit Korikancha Temple, the holiest site in Incan times. Dinner on your own by the main square, exploring Cusco’s gastronomical scene |
DAY 2 – Friday, June 9 (Cusco)
Morning Group Reflection, Breathwork & Meditation Yoga with Michelle
Breakfast provided by hotel
Depart for the picturesque Incan ritual fountains at Tipon, and experience an Andean water ceremony to honor Yaku, the spirit of water. Open your body’s energy centers, and activate your creative and healing forces.
Return to Cusco for lunch on your own.
Regroup to visit the giant stones of Saksaywaman, overlooking the city of Cusco and hike around the vast Incan site.
6:30pm Dinner provided at a favorite restaurant in Cusco
Breakfast provided by hotel
Depart for the picturesque Incan ritual fountains at Tipon, and experience an Andean water ceremony to honor Yaku, the spirit of water. Open your body’s energy centers, and activate your creative and healing forces.
Return to Cusco for lunch on your own.
Regroup to visit the giant stones of Saksaywaman, overlooking the city of Cusco and hike around the vast Incan site.
6:30pm Dinner provided at a favorite restaurant in Cusco
DAY 3 – Saturday, June 10 (Moray & Moras, Sacred Valley)
Morning Group Reflection, Breathwork & Meditation Yoga with Michelle
Breakfast provided by hotel
Depart for retreat center in the Sacred Valley, stopping by the Moray Circles set amid scenic mountains and visiting the Maras salt farms, with an optional hike down to the Sacred Valley, where the driver will meet our group.
1pm Organic Plant-based Lunch provided at retreat center
Meet our host Quechua family and staff. Receive a guided tour of the retreat center’s renowned Seven Chakra Gardens and an orientation to our home for most of our stay.
5:00pm Flow & Restore Asana, Breathwork & Meditation Yoga with Michelle
6:30pm Organic Plant-based Dinner provided at retreat center
8:00pm Group Reflection & Connection Activity with Michelle
Breakfast provided by hotel
Depart for retreat center in the Sacred Valley, stopping by the Moray Circles set amid scenic mountains and visiting the Maras salt farms, with an optional hike down to the Sacred Valley, where the driver will meet our group.
1pm Organic Plant-based Lunch provided at retreat center
Meet our host Quechua family and staff. Receive a guided tour of the retreat center’s renowned Seven Chakra Gardens and an orientation to our home for most of our stay.
5:00pm Flow & Restore Asana, Breathwork & Meditation Yoga with Michelle
6:30pm Organic Plant-based Dinner provided at retreat center
8:00pm Group Reflection & Connection Activity with Michelle
DAY 4 – Sunday, June 11 (Sacred Valley)
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7:30am Connect with Pachamama (Mother Earth) with Morning Mindful Movement, Breathwork, Meditation Yoga & Reflection in the Root Chakra Garden with Michelle
8:30am Organic Plant-based Breakfast provided at retreat center Free Time - Optional: Sign up for a 15-minute coca leaf reading with a pakko (Qero healer) visiting from the high Andes (additionally priced). - Optional: Guided walk through the nearby Rumichaka farming neighborhood where the Quechua campesinos live - Optional: Venture into more challenging hikes along scenic routes into the valley. 1pm Organic Plant-based Lunch provided at retreat center Free Time Options: Hike the nearby trails or book Andean spa treatments, coca leaf reading or ceramic art class (additionally priced). 5:00pm Flow & Restore Asana, Breathwork & Meditation Yoga with Michelle 6:30pm Organic Plant-based Dinner provided at retreat center Andean Fire Ceremony with the pakko to honor Pachamama and renew your personal intentions for your retreat, preparing your mind, body and spirit for your pilgrimage to Machu Picchu |
DAY 5 – Monday, June 12 (Pisaq, School Visit & Sacred Valley)
Explore the Andean tradition of Ayni, or reciprocity, for the day.
7:30am Vinyasa Flow Asana, Breathwork & Meditation Yoga & Reflection with Michelle
8:30am Organic Plant-based Breakfast provided at retreat center
Visit the Andean mountain children’s school supported by the retreat center's nonprofit children’s fund. Enjoy cultural exchange with the children through dance, music and play.
Boxed Lunch is provided, with stunning views of the landscape.
Depart to P’isaq ruins, overlooking Incan terraces. Optional to hike to the Temple of the Sun for group meditation
Hike or ride the bus to the main square of P’isaq to visit the famous colorful artisan market and immerse in the culture of the campesinos.
6:30pm Organic Plant-based Dinner provided at the retreat center
8:30pm Yin & Restorative Asana, Breathwork & Meditation Yoga with Michelle at the retreat center
7:30am Vinyasa Flow Asana, Breathwork & Meditation Yoga & Reflection with Michelle
8:30am Organic Plant-based Breakfast provided at retreat center
Visit the Andean mountain children’s school supported by the retreat center's nonprofit children’s fund. Enjoy cultural exchange with the children through dance, music and play.
Boxed Lunch is provided, with stunning views of the landscape.
Depart to P’isaq ruins, overlooking Incan terraces. Optional to hike to the Temple of the Sun for group meditation
Hike or ride the bus to the main square of P’isaq to visit the famous colorful artisan market and immerse in the culture of the campesinos.
6:30pm Organic Plant-based Dinner provided at the retreat center
8:30pm Yin & Restorative Asana, Breathwork & Meditation Yoga with Michelle at the retreat center
DAY 6 – Tuesday, June 13 (Machu Picchu)
Early Morning Breathwork & Meditation Yoga with Michelle
Organic Plant-based Breakfast provided at the retreat center
Early train ride to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to the majestic terraces of Machu Picchu
Tour the ancient City of Light.
Lunch on your own at a nearby cafe
Visit Machu Pucchu ruins and hike to the Sun Gate or Incan Bridge.
6:30pm Dinner provided at one of Agua Calientes’ finest restaurants
Organic Plant-based Breakfast provided at the retreat center
Early train ride to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to the majestic terraces of Machu Picchu
Tour the ancient City of Light.
Lunch on your own at a nearby cafe
Visit Machu Pucchu ruins and hike to the Sun Gate or Incan Bridge.
6:30pm Dinner provided at one of Agua Calientes’ finest restaurants
DAY 7 – Wednesday, June 14 (Machu Picchu)
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Breakfast provided
Explore Machu Picchu Optional: Climb Machu Picchu Peak or Huayna Picchu Peak, pending availability. Group Breathwork & Meditation Yoga at the ruins with Michelle Take bus back to Aguas Calientes Free time to snack at a local café Afternoon train to Ollantaytampu for late dinner, provided |
DAY 8 – Thursday, June 15 (Ollantaytampu & Sacred Valley)
Morning Group Reflection, Breathwork & Meditation Yoga with Michelle
Breakfast provided
Visit the ceremonial site of Ollantaytampu and its famous Sun Temple, and walk the cobblestone streets of this quaint town.
Picnic lunch provided on the way back to the retreat center
Free Time, Optional: Spa treatment (additional price), reflect in the gardens or hike through the valley and mountains to the nearby Incan chullpas
6:30pm Organic Plant-based Dinner provided at the retreat center
8:30pm Flow & Restore Asana, Breathwork and Meditation Yoga with Michelle at the retreat center
Breakfast provided
Visit the ceremonial site of Ollantaytampu and its famous Sun Temple, and walk the cobblestone streets of this quaint town.
Picnic lunch provided on the way back to the retreat center
Free Time, Optional: Spa treatment (additional price), reflect in the gardens or hike through the valley and mountains to the nearby Incan chullpas
6:30pm Organic Plant-based Dinner provided at the retreat center
8:30pm Flow & Restore Asana, Breathwork and Meditation Yoga with Michelle at the retreat center
DAY 9 – Friday, June 16 (Urubamba & Sacred Valley)
Spend the day integrating your experiences and discoveries.
7:30am Morning Vinyasa Flow Asana, Breathwork, Meditation Yoga & Reflection with Michelle
8:30am Organic Plant-based Breakfast provided at the retreat center
Free Time - Optional guided hike to Urubamba’s farming neighborhoods, lively Peruvian market and Seminario ceramics shop
1:00pm Organic Plant-based Lunch provided at the retreat center
Heart-opening cacao ritual with Andean Facilitator
Closing Circle & Group Reflection with Michelle
6:30pm Farewell Celebration Dinner with Andean musicians at the retreat center
7:30am Morning Vinyasa Flow Asana, Breathwork, Meditation Yoga & Reflection with Michelle
8:30am Organic Plant-based Breakfast provided at the retreat center
Free Time - Optional guided hike to Urubamba’s farming neighborhoods, lively Peruvian market and Seminario ceramics shop
1:00pm Organic Plant-based Lunch provided at the retreat center
Heart-opening cacao ritual with Andean Facilitator
Closing Circle & Group Reflection with Michelle
6:30pm Farewell Celebration Dinner with Andean musicians at the retreat center
DAY 10 – Saturday, June 17 (Sacred Valley & Cusco)
7:30am Morning Mindful Movement, Breathwork, Meditation & Reflection with Michelle in the Chakra Gardens
8:30am Organic Plant-based Breakfast provided at the retreat center
10:00am Check-Out Time
Group transfer to Cusco airport for flights departing at 2-5pm
8:30am Organic Plant-based Breakfast provided at the retreat center
10:00am Check-Out Time
Group transfer to Cusco airport for flights departing at 2-5pm
REviews of Root 2 Rise Yoga with Michelle chua:
Michelle truly lives out what she teaches. She is so much more than a yoga teacher - I learned this when I went on her exquisitely curated trip that she organized to Costa Rica this past June 2018...Hopefully like me, you'll be delighted by her effervescent love of movement, nature, and all people! Michelle clearly stands out with her beautiful and bright energy. I love how her practice and teaching encompass body, mind and spirit. She not only teaches yoga but lives and exudes it. Michelle not only teaches 'yoga', she embodies it fully with her heart and soul... Michelle is by far one of the best instructors I've ever had, period. Patient, clear in her explanations and demos, and so encouraging... My first yoga class was with Michelle years ago. You can have the best (yoga pose) sequence and not teach from your heart. With Michelle, I also feel her passion when I'm in her class. I can see she loves what she does, and she inspired me to want to teach yoga, too. |
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I'm so grateful to have met Michelle! Her kind energy opened up my interest in pursuing yoga and meditation. She is such an incredibly light and soul. She starts with grounding ourselves through mindfulness and breathing exercise. She brings the most authentic energy to the class by sharing the history and understanding behind poses, names, and techniques. I truly appreciate her work and impact on my well-being! I’ve had dozens of instructors over the years, but Michelle is far and away the best yoga mentor I’ve ever practiced with. She epitomizes grace during these difficult times. Michelle has saved my sanity and my back while working from home, keeping me grounded with her sharing of yogic teachings and meditation techniques. Her repertoire of physical asanas is encyclopedic, and I’ve loved learning new poses and stretching my boundaries. Jump in, all. You’ve got this! |
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