Discover the power of small, simple wellness habits that can transform your life. In this post, Sarah, a yoga teacher at Pacha Munay Wellness, shares her favorite daily practices—like 30-minute yoga sessions, 10,000 steps, cleansing with Palo Santo, and mindful rituals—that bring balance and ease. Learn how these habits can reduce stress, boost mindfulness, and improve your well-being. Ready for a deeper reset? Join us at Pacha Munay Wellness in Peru, where personalized retreats and ancient Andean ceremonies offer a transformative wellness experience. Book your retreat today!

It's not happenstance that this place is called sacred. The whole region of Cusco really has a mystical feel to it. The moment you step out from the airport you'll feel the energy here is special. Even though there's hustle and bustle as you drive through the city on your way to the valley, you'll also notice a quiet energy. There's a palpable peace that emanates from the Andes mountains in this region.

In our modern world, where every second counts and digital devices incessantly demand our attention, we have a growing desire for moments of rest and relaxation. Moments where we can disconnect from the hum of notifications and reconnect with our inner selves. This growing need has given rise to a blossoming service dedicated to offering sanctuary from the daily hustle: the world of retreats.

I don’t consider myself religious, in that I don’t follow any specific doctrine or dogma. Having that said spiritual truth is spiritual truth, and I celebrate the diverse ways in which spiritual teachings have been shared around the world for millennia. I have a deep connection to many mystics including the Buddha, Christ, Adyashanti, and many others. One of the most crucial truths I’ve learned about spirituality, and the spiritual journey from these teachers is the importance of self-compassion.

You know how we use our phones to make calls, send messages, and access the internet? Well, inside our phones tiny components called quartz crystals help make all of that possible.

One important use of quartz crystals in communication technology is in something called a quartz oscillator. An oscillator is like a tiny clock that helps keep track of time.

True rest happens when we let go of any identity and relax into the root of our being. The most energy you spend any given day is maintaining an identity of yourself. You’re usually not even aware of how exhausting it is to maintain multiple identities. Trying to be someone at work, someone at your kid's school, and even someone when you’re alone and no one is looking.