5 Elements Retreat | January 23-25

$550.00

This 5-Element Retreat is a sacred journey of healing, renewal, and reconnection with nature. Guided by Munay, the vital heart-energy of love and reciprocity, we align with the elemental forces of Water, Earth, Air, Fire, and Ether, reopening the pathway back to harmony within ourselves and with the world around us.

Rooted in the ancestral traditions of the Andean cosmovision, this retreat teaches us that by honoring the elements and the lineage that walks with us, we awaken inner wisdom, strength, and guidance in our own lives.

Through sacred earth-based practices, including offerings, cleansing rituals, elemental activations, and ancestral remembrance, participants release emotional burdens, release the patterns that no longer support who we are becoming, and step into a deeper sense of clarity, liberation, and purpose.

Held by the grounded, heart-led presence of Mercy Zhicay and Edgar Castro, this journey creates space for embodiment, reflection, and meaningful transformation.

✨ Experience

  • Cleansing of body, mind, and spirit

  • Healing of physical and emotional imbalances

  • Connection to higher consciousness and oneness

  • Rebirth through the power of Munay

📍 New Jersey
Exact address shared after reservation.

🕓 Schedule

  • Arrival: Friday, 4 PM

  • Closing: Sunday, 4 PM

🌿 What’s Included

  • Opening intention-setting circle

  • Ayni Munay group meditation to prepare the field & carry forward

  • Andean fire offering to Taita Nina (Grandmother Fire)

  • 5 Elements rituals & practices

  • Limpia with sacred herbs & smudge for susto, protection & balance

  • Shared vigil time (ceremonial wakefulness)

  • 4 nourishing plant-based meals

  • Guidance for preparation & integration

🧳 What to Bring

  • Sleeping bag, yoga mat

  • Blankets & warm clothing (day and night)

  • Journal + pen

  • 1 beeswax or soy candle

  • Flowers (red, purple, white, or yellow) to co-create the altar

  • Personal water bottle

  • Incense or 1 symbolic seed, fruit (for offering — not in large quantities)

💫 Reserve Your Spot — Limited spaces available

  • Deposit: $250 (Zelle: aynicommunity@gmail.com | Venmo: @aynimunay_)

  • If you reserve by deposit the remaining balance is due on day of arrival

  • Medicines offered by calling and on a voluntary basis

👉 A return to the wisdom of our roots—a path of Munay that honors our origins, heals the present, and illuminates who we are becoming.

Scroll down this page to read more about this offering, including required forms.

This 5-Element Retreat is a sacred journey of healing, renewal, and reconnection with nature. Guided by Munay, the vital heart-energy of love and reciprocity, we align with the elemental forces of Water, Earth, Air, Fire, and Ether, reopening the pathway back to harmony within ourselves and with the world around us.

Rooted in the ancestral traditions of the Andean cosmovision, this retreat teaches us that by honoring the elements and the lineage that walks with us, we awaken inner wisdom, strength, and guidance in our own lives.

Through sacred earth-based practices, including offerings, cleansing rituals, elemental activations, and ancestral remembrance, participants release emotional burdens, release the patterns that no longer support who we are becoming, and step into a deeper sense of clarity, liberation, and purpose.

Held by the grounded, heart-led presence of Mercy Zhicay and Edgar Castro, this journey creates space for embodiment, reflection, and meaningful transformation.

✨ Experience

  • Cleansing of body, mind, and spirit

  • Healing of physical and emotional imbalances

  • Connection to higher consciousness and oneness

  • Rebirth through the power of Munay

📍 New Jersey
Exact address shared after reservation.

🕓 Schedule

  • Arrival: Friday, 4 PM

  • Closing: Sunday, 4 PM

🌿 What’s Included

  • Opening intention-setting circle

  • Ayni Munay group meditation to prepare the field & carry forward

  • Andean fire offering to Taita Nina (Grandmother Fire)

  • 5 Elements rituals & practices

  • Limpia with sacred herbs & smudge for susto, protection & balance

  • Shared vigil time (ceremonial wakefulness)

  • 4 nourishing plant-based meals

  • Guidance for preparation & integration

🧳 What to Bring

  • Sleeping bag, yoga mat

  • Blankets & warm clothing (day and night)

  • Journal + pen

  • 1 beeswax or soy candle

  • Flowers (red, purple, white, or yellow) to co-create the altar

  • Personal water bottle

  • Incense or 1 symbolic seed, fruit (for offering — not in large quantities)

💫 Reserve Your Spot — Limited spaces available

  • Deposit: $250 (Zelle: aynicommunity@gmail.com | Venmo: @aynimunay_)

  • If you reserve by deposit the remaining balance is due on day of arrival

  • Medicines offered by calling and on a voluntary basis

👉 A return to the wisdom of our roots—a path of Munay that honors our origins, heals the present, and illuminates who we are becoming.

Scroll down this page to read more about this offering, including required forms.

The Meaning and Purpose of Each Earth Medicine

1. Water

  • Element: Water

  • Symbolism: Purity and renewal.

  • Purpose: Sea water cleanses your energy field, grounding you and connecting you to the vast, nurturing power of Mother Earth. It invites release and renewal while amplifying your connection to the water element.

2. Fire

  • Element: Fire

  • Symbolism: Cleansing and protection.

  • Purpose: Detoxifies the body and strengthens the immune system. It facilitates the release of physical toxins, emotional burdens, and stagnant energy, empowering you to step into clarity and vitality.

3. Earth

  • Element: Earth

  • Symbolism: Insight and transformation.

  • Purpose: A sacred Amazonian plant brew, connects you with your subconscious, higher self, and ancestral wisdom. It illuminates deep truths, helping you release trauma, heal spiritual wounds, and align with your life’s purpose.

4. Air

  • Element: Air

  • Symbolism: Unity and transcendence.

  • Purpose: This medicine induces a profound state of oneness with the universe. It dissolves the veils and facilitates a mystical connection to higher consciousness, enabling you to experience a state of pure bliss and infinite love.

5. Munay

The power of love. Ego-liberating energy.

  • This principle encourages letting go of selfish attachments, creating space to live in harmony and purpose.

Preparation is key to ensure a safe and transformative experience. Participants must follow specific guidelines, including:

  • Adopting a plant-based diet 7 days prior to retreat.

  • Practicing sexual abstinence.

  • Reviewing physical health history to ensure readiness for this sacred process through a free virtual/in-person consultation. NYC based.

This retreat offers a space to release, heal, and awaken to your highest potential.

Diet Preparation Guidelines for Transformational Retreat

Adopting a clean, plant-based diet prior to the retreat ensures your body and spirit are ready to fully engage with the earth medicines. Follow these dietary recommendations:

1. Plant-Based Diet Only

  • Avoid all animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and seafood.

  • Focus on fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes.

2. Low Oil and Salt Intake

  • Limit processed foods, oils, and salt to reduce toxicity in your system.

3. Avoid Sugar and Caffeine

  • Eliminate sugar and caffeinated beverages to support your nervous system and enhance the medicine's effects.

4. No Alcohol or Recreational Drugs

  • Abstain from all substances to maintain clarity and purity.

5. Hydrate Generously

  • Drink plenty of water to flush toxins and prepare your body for deep healing.

6. Abstain from Spicy Foods and Strong Seasonings

  • Keep meals bland to reduce bodily stimulation and ensure the medicines work harmoniously with your system.

7. Practice Sexual Abstinence

  • Refrain from sexual activity, including self-pleasure, to preserve your energy for spiritual and emotional growth.

Start recommendations 7 days prior to the day the start of your retreat.


Please download and return these required forms:

Intake Form English
Formulario de Admisión