Peru Retreat: Yoga in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

This yoga retreat in the Sacred Valley of Peru brings together daily vinyasa and slow flow practice, yoga philosophy, and a private day at Machu Picchu. It is led by Reagan Sobel, E-RYT 500, and held for seven days at Samadhi Sacred Valley near Cusco. It suits students of any level who want a week to slow down, practice with a teacher who weaves philosophy into movement, and spend time in the Andes. Yoga teachers can also earn continuing education hours.

What to Expect

Each morning begins with a 60 to 75 minute yoga practice led by Reagan, primarily creative vinyasa and slow flow. Over the week there are three or four interactive workshops. Topics may include yoga philosophy, journaling and self-reflection, alignment from foundational to advanced asanas, meditation, and how to carry yoga beyond the mat.

A sample day runs like this:

- 8:00 to 9:15 am: vinyasa yoga practice
- 9:30 am: breakfast
- Free time
- 11:00 am to 12:30 pm: yoga philosophy workshop
- 12:30 pm: lunch
- Free time or an excursion
- 5:00 to 6:30 pm: breathwork, meditation, or journaling
- 6:30 pm: dinner

Outside of practice, the week includes a Pisac market excursion, an Andean painting workshop, and a cacao ceremony. The centerpiece is a private full-day visit to Machu Picchu, with tickets and bus and train transport arranged. Free time is left open for rest, wandering, or optional extras.

About Reagan Sobel

Reagan Sobel, E-RYT 500, is a yoga teacher and retreat leader based in Charleston, South Carolina, with over 3,000 hours of teaching experience. She has practiced yoga regularly since 2016 and has taught since 2019. Her style blends creative Vinyasa with traditional asana, and her classes invite students to explore the deeper aspects of yoga and mindfulness and bring them into daily life. She loves studying yoga philosophy and history, and she often weaves both into her teaching.

The Setting

Samadhi Sacred Valley is a retreat center surrounded by the Andes, with spaces for yoga, meditation, rest, and community. The Sacred Valley was once the heart of the Incan Empire, and the center offers a quiet place to unplug from everyday distractions. Guests stay in boutique rooms with mountain views. Several room types are offered at different price points and are assigned first come, first served.

Three meals a day are prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. To arrive, fly into Cusco International Airport (CUZ). The retreat center is roughly a 1 to 1.5 hour drive from Cusco through Andean landscapes, and transport to and from Cusco city or the airport is included.

Before You Go

All levels are welcome. The practice is accessible, with alignment guidance ranging from foundational to advanced asanas, and the sessions are interactive, so you can work at your own pace. Yoga teachers can receive 15 hours of Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance.

Included:

- Accommodation at Samadhi Sacred Valley
- Three meals a day
- Transport to and from Cusco city or the Cusco airport
- Daily yoga practice, workshops, and discussions with Reagan
- Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters at the center
- Private full-day Machu Picchu tour with tickets and bus and train transport
- Pisac market excursion
- Andean painting workshop
- Cacao ceremony
- Professional photos of the retreat by Christina Leigh

Not included:

- International flights
- Lunch on your own during the Friday market excursion
- Recommended gratuity for tour guides and drivers
- Optional extras during free time, such as massage, temazcal ceremony, private yoga sessions with Reagan, or a mini photoshoot