Explore Vilcabamba, Ecuador for Wellness & Personal Growth

Discover the natural beauty, healing energy, and vibrant community of Vilcabamba, Ecuador, where wellness, conscious living, and personal transformation come together.

Discover the healing energy of Vilcabamba

Wellness experiences, nature adventures, community gatherings, personal growth, and conscious living.We encourage you to explore a variety of experiences during your awakening vacation.

These experiences are available to you at any time throughout your visit.

You can participate when you feel called to do so. Let joy be your compass when choosing your experience, contemplate what supports your personal development while igniting inner radiance.

Aerial yoga studio with multiple hanging hammocks in different colors, yoga mats, blocks, and bolsters on a wooden floor with a scenic mountain view outside.

Air Yoga Practice

Hikers walking along a mountain ridge with grassy slopes and agave plants, overlooking a valley and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

Hiking

Three women practicing yoga outdoors in a park with autumn foliage, sitting cross-legged on yoga mats with eyes closed.

Guided Meditation

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Ayahuasca ceremony

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Qigong Practice

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Pranayama breathing

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Explore Plants-play & connect

Seven people sitting in a circle inside a tent, participating in a group meditation or prayer around a small fire with a candle in the center.

Temezcal - No induced experience

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Quantum Healing 2-hour session

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Access Bars Therapy

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Yoga

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consciousness-altering experience

Ecstatic Dance:

Every Tuesday & 1st Sunday of every month

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Yoga

Explore your true potential.

Explore Yoga or awaken your Kundalini- the concentrated living energy that opens up our potential.

Harmonize your entire being, through mudras, mantras and rhythms, combined with breathing exercises

Open up energy pathways, boost energy, synchronize the impulses of the nervous system, while releasing energetic blockages, balance hormones and uplift attitude, to assist pure radiance to shine through.

Moving with intention, helps to gain presence and sense the body’s deep appreciation.

ALTERNATIVE CHIROPRACTIC / MUSCLE TESTING

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Dr. Teshna possesses a deep understanding of the human mind, Her technique allows the release of emotional trauma from the body’s meridian system and cellular memory in order to maintain vibrant health.

Teshna can swiftly receive feedback from your body to reveal the root causes of physical pain caused by your emotions she has the ability to rapidly shift a patient into well-being. A true leader in transformation in a world yearning for change.

“I tried everything for my chronic tension, but Teshna’s chiropractic muscle testing nailed the root cause: a constant worry replaying in my mind had built up joint pain. Her precise testing uncovered tension toward a family member as the source. She gave me a simple release technique I can use anytime thoughts trigger discomfort—and now my body feels fully aligned!”
— – Sofia R., Cuenca
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Ceramics /pottery

Experiences on Sundays

Enjoy a beverage and desert while you allow your creative expression to emerge

I had always wanted to create something with clay, but never had the chance, this was so fun
— Alex,

LYMPHATIC & AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONER

Caitlin is certified in Lymphatic Enhancement Therapy, which uses a gentle electromagnetic current to promote detoxification of the lymphatic system, support the immune system, and induce deep relaxation. The Lymphatic system is a crucial part of the immune system, responsible for removing waste and toxins from the body, and Ayurveda offers a unique perspective on how to maintain optimal Lymphatic health.

Caitlin is also certified in Chi Nei Tsang, (Taoist abdominal massage), with emphasis on fertility massage and womb care.

She has been practicing for 7 years alongside her work as an Ayurveda Practitioner, nutritionist, and herbalist

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“Hormonal chaos had me drained—until Caitlin’s lymph detox and womb massage realigned everything. Her Ayurvedic nutrition plans and custom herbs were game-changers for fertility and vitality. I feel reborn!”
— Sofia P., USA
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Salsa night is on Saturday

We tried salsa for the first time, it was a wonderful open spa, we felt very welcomed and had a great time.
— Steve & Penny

QIGONG & SACRED FEMININE PRACTICES

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Quigong”I’m so grateful for the opportunity to immerse myself in this 5,000‑year‑old healing art with a true master. The teachings feel both ancient and alive, and they’ve opened a new chapter of healing and self‑awareness for me.”
— -Maria L., Puru

Arabella is a skilled and masterful teacher offering Qigong

Mondays 4pm-6pm

Fridays 9:30 am -11 am

Qigong combines psychological and physical practices, involving focused intention and the regulation of the mind, breath, and body through movement and posture.

Increase mobility, reduce pain & stiffness, gain better balance, while learning how to manage stress & anxiety

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Horseback Explorations

Gavilan Tours

During your stay, you can enjoy relaxing horseback excursions to nearby waterfalls, peaceful rides around the city, and other scenic routes—you’re free to choose what calls to you. 24 hours advanced notice is all that is needed.

We had such a wonderful 4 hour ride here with Wilson. The views were incredible, and the waterfall was so beautiful. Wilson picked us bananas and papayas from the trees. The horses were lovely and well-matched for us - my boyfriend is a beginner and I am an experienced rider and we were both given horses that suited us well. Lots of opportunities for canters too.
Thank you for such a brilliant day! Would definitely recommend.
— Grace mahar
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The House of the Archery

Enjoy the outdoors, surrounded by a charming scene of mountains and good refreshing vibes.

Holding the bow and pulling the arrow is more than a physical activity; it is a way of reconnecting with yourself and with nature while allowing you to enjoy the here and now.

If you visit Vilcabamba, this is one of the recommended places to go, have fun, and have a great time. Besides learning, the instructors are attentive to you, and we had a fantastic time!
— Gabriela
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HEART CENTER COMMUNICATION

The heart has 40,000 sensory neurons; it can think, remember, and have emotions without the brain.

Enter through a doorway into your heart, to find self-trust & inner knowing.

With presence and interest, you can bridge a connection with your heart & body to ask it anything you want.

Gain the ability to navigate through your inner world and make decisions from knowing instead of doubt. $25 hour

WhatsApp +593 99 001 5919

I cant believe how easy this was, the answers I received were so simple, thank you for showing me how to communicate with my heart and body.
— Lisa L

Organic Market Saturday 7am-1pm

enjoy community, music and healthy food

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Canción del Corazón Center for Holistic Living Arts

We offer holistic wellness, yoga, meditation, integral life practices, creative and expressive ceremonial traditions, and movement to gain emotional intelligence.

Offering on-site living and weekly creative exploration

Dance, Meditation & Kirtan

Sharing practices - dive deep into your creative self-expression

“Kirtan” & Bhakti Yoga flow with Suzannah

Join us for community kirtan on Friday to celebrate life & friendship.

We gather to create a joyful rhythm together, rejoicing in the blessings of our life.

Bhakti Yoga flow

First ½ hour is chanting; come and drop into the field of devotion and listen to the heart. 10:30- 12 / $10 drop-in

CONNECT, SHARE AND THRIVE AS A COLLECTIVE ON THIS JOURNEY OF GROWTH

& SELF-DISCOVERY.

I never felt so excepted and loved within a beautiful space Thank you, Suzannah for offering such a beautiful space to gather and share.
— Alex, P
Aerial yoga studio with hammocks hanging from the ceiling, yoga mats on the wooden floor, rolled-up mats, and wooden blocks, overlooking green mountains and trees.

Izhcayluma offers different types yoga classes

throughout the week

I really enjoyed the outdoor stage overlooking a beautiful view. the instructor was very attentive which made the class go smoothly
— Sarah J
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Hare Krishna Temple

Join us every Saturday at 6 pm for a heart-opening community gathering at the Hare Krishna temple in Yambuara Alto

Come celebrate life & friendship with us.

Accepted with open arms / Free delicious food

All are welcome to our gathering, come share in a joyful gathering where we honor life and each other.

We accept you as you are without judgment.

CONNECT, SHARE, AND THRIVE AS A COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY

I was instantly accepted into their home, the chanting felt empowering and life giving to me, they shared delicious vegetarian meal and desert, I felt connected and comfortable.
— Jessica S

Live Cell Blood

Analysis $100

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Is the use of high-resolution dark field microscopy to observe live blood cells.

Observing the functioning and the shape of the blood cells with a powerful microscope the examiner can observe signs of dehydration, of poor combination of food or of a poor digestion; of liver or bowel toxicity; of a weak immune system; of stress and poor circulation; of an increased level of cholesterol; of the apparition of crystal formations; of a high accumulation of heavy metals; of vitamin deficiencies; of the presence of fungi, bacteria or parasites, and so on. Live blood analysis can also indicate a protein linkage that means problems related to digestion, pH issues or hydration.

Self-Discovery through Guided Meditation,

activate energy centers using pressure points.

Meet and harmonize your inner world.

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Take a guided journey through your inner world to discover your gifts.

  • Enhance your quality of life

  • bridge the connection with heart and body

  • meet your divine masculine & feminine

  • Increase communication with self

  • Quiet the obsessive thinking mind

  • calm the nervous system

    STEP INTO THE PRESENCE OF YOUR CONSCIOUS UNSEEN WORLD-

  • Physical Body- Oxygen, heart, blood, organs, cellular universe

  • Energy Body- Unity with all energy, conscious flow, energy awareness, energy genius

  • Higher Consciousness- Elevated insight, patience, certainty, unlimited potential embodied

For the first time I felt awake in my body, and fully present in the moment. This experience felt like medicine for my soul.
— Brian - Manager
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I really enjoyed this group activity and learning about the different medicine properties of different plants.
— Alex- medical nurse
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Casual running group

meets every @ Monday 9am

If you love running and want to join runs with the community, Come join us!

Were a casual, social running crew we meet every Monday, some weeks we run in town, and sometimes trails, every run is a little different. All levels are welcome no pace is left behind.

I enjoy running but never ran in a group, it was nice to experience the community in this way.
— Rebecca A

TEMEZCAL Sweat New Moon Ceremony

QUANTUM HEALING SESSIONS

AVAILABLE DURING AN AWAKENING VACATION

Let your body heal itself with Scalar Energy & Biophotonics
with the EESystem.The Energy Enhancement System (EESystem) generates multiple bio-active life-enhancing energy fields, including scalar energy and biophotonics, allowing your body to heal itself. These forms of energy can facilitate cell regeneration, boost immune function, alleviate pain, aid in detoxification, uplift mood, and help balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain to enhance energy levels.

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Internal Balance Restoration

Increased Energy and Vitality

Improved Mood

Mental Clarity and Focus

Protection against Electromagnetic Radiation

Stress and Anxiety Reduction

Promotion of Restful Sleep

Acceleration of Healing Process

Strengthening the Immune System

Promotion of Body-Mind-Spirit Harmony

Hourly sessions from $40: Ideal for stress relief, mild anxiety, and general wellness. Recommended for relaxation, mild fatigue, or light tension relief.

Intensive evening sessions $150: Designed for deep recovery, recommended for severe insomnia, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, or sleep disorders.

Packages of hours from $335: Suggested for detox, cellular regeneration, recovery from chronic conditions, autoimmune disorders, or long-term pain management.