Welcome

Welcome

WELCOME TO YOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN PERÙ, Munay Sonqo

This guide is here to help you feel fully prepared and supported as you get ready for your Yoga Teacher Training.

You’ll find everything you need to know—from what to pack and how to get here, facilities, study materials, key contacts, and tips to make the most of your experience.

Take your time, explore each section, and reach out if you have any questions. We can’t wait to meet you on the mat.

Which YTT are you going to follow?

Getting Ready: Health, Practice & Essentials

  • This form must be filled out within 7 days of registering for your course. This is required for your attendance.

  • Please let us know us know if you have any dietary restrictions and we will do best to accommodate.

    You can send us an email in regard!

  • We recommend you begin the process of preparing your body by eating fresh foods that are organic and alkaline-forming such as fruits and vegetables that are high in nutrients. You may also want to begin limiting your consumption of meat, dairy products, salt, sugar, alcohol and caffeine in the months leading up to the training. Drink water as often as possible and begin to listen to and notice any changes in your body’s responses to this purification process.  

    As we are cleansing the body from the inside out, you may also want to consider the effects of cleansing from the outside-in. This is a perfect opportunity to look at the products you are using on your skin, hair and scalp to determine the safety or toxicity of them.

    A helpful website you can consult for products (such as sunscreen or bug spray) that you may be packing for the trip.  The cleansing and fasting is not a required part of this training.  It is only offered as an additional way in which you can create more space for more light in your life and in your practice.

    If you have any questions about cleansing, please reach out to your facilitator.

    We recommend each student purchase travel and medical insurance for their time away. If you are not able to check in with your local broker, we recommend World Nomads Travel Insurance since they offer flexible plans and allow you to purchase insurance while you are out of the country.

    • Sweater/Jacket/Poncho (warmer clothes for night conditions)

    • Slippers

    • Lightweight loose clothing (long sleeves and pants recommended for bugs and to protect you from the sun)

    • One white outfit

    • Bathing suit

    • Yoga Mat (the site has but if you prefer your own, please feel free)

    • Head torch

    • Natural bug repellent and natural sunscreen

    • Hat

    • Hiking shoes & Flip flops/sandals

    • Thermos or thermal mug

    • Biodegradable body products (bug repellent & sunscreen)

    • Activated charcoal

    • Tongue scraper and Neti Pot.

    • Your passport and passport copy

    Please bring a journal and any creative tools that enable you to express yourself such as musical instruments, painting/drawing materials, etc.

    Please also bring something sacred to put on the altar.

  • Your Peru Tourist Visa will be given to you at immigration once you've arrived at no cost.

  • According to the Center for Disease Control, there are no required or recommended vaccinations for the part of Peru where the training is held.

  • We recommend you begin the process of preparing your body by eating fresh foods that are organic and alkaline-forming such as fruits and vegetables that are high in nutrients.  You may also want to begin limiting your consumption of meat, alcohol and caffeine in the months leading up to the training. Drink water as often as possible and begin to listen to and notice any changes in your body’s responses to this purification process.  

    This training is a powerful and full-on immersion. If you are planning to embark on further adventures in Peru, we recommend that you do so after the training. This allows you to arrive healthy, fully energized, and prepared to meet your training with clarity.

    The cleansing and fasting is not a required part of this training. If you are taking medication or have any personal or physical conditions that may be a contraindication to cleansing, please let us know on the health form.

  • Guatemala is a beautiful country, from the people to the culture to the landscapes, offering amazing experiences to any traveler. Safety is as much a consideration here as in any developing country you may visit or in any touristed area where economic disparity exists. If it will be your first time to Guatemala, or you are a concerned traveler, we always recommend private transport for peace of mind.  If you arrive after 4pm, we recommend you stay in the city or Antigua and travel the next day.

    While traveling and when visiting towns and villages, we advise mindfulness. Don’t flash expensive devices or carry large amounts of cash. Theft tends to be petty and opportunistic. Take care with your valuables and lock them away safely. During your stay, security is provided on the property as well as secure storage for valuables. Avoid walking alone on Sundays and in the evenings whenever possible.

  • The Peruvian Sol (PEN) is the currency used in Peru.

  • This group is for all Kula alumni of all programs. This is a good place to share thoughts and ideas, questions and revelations, poetry, art, music... or if you're on the road and looking for a place to stay, connect or co create, your Kula has got your back! just ask.

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Flights
Recommendations

Fly into Cusco Airport (code CUZ). About a month before the training begins, we will send an email to organize ground transport ($20) from the airport to the retreat center (70 minutes). We will meet for opening ceremony and dinner.

The training will end the evening before departure day.

Arrival Day: You must be in Pasajcap by 1pm at the latest on the first day. It will take a drive (either with shuttle or private driver) to Panajachel, and then a boat ride from Panajachel to Casa Floresta. You can also take the shuttle directly to San Marcos, and take the boat from there to Casa Floresta. Please note the ride to San Marcos is longer, and thus more expensive than the rates quoted below.

Please contact Munay Sonqo to book extra nights, based on availability.

 Venue Details.

Munay Sonqo

Arin, Sacred Valley, Peru

Contact Person: Adam Woodman