The Quechua people, descendants of the mighty Inca Empire, have a rich cultural heritage that continues to thrive in the Andean regions of Peru. Central to their identity are the ancient beliefs rooted in Incan cosmology, a spiritual framework that emphasizes harmony with nature and the universe. This April, Escape Bound will have the unique…
Join us for an immersive 10 day expeditionary retreat to Peru! Unlike traditional tours, an expeditionary retreat is an immersive cultural experience steeped in the rich, vibrant spiritual traditions of the Andes. You will have the opportunity to journey deep into the Land of the Incas where you will meet people from the Q’ueros tribe…
The greatest force holding back the evolution of human consciousness is not conflict or divisiveness. It is not lack of awareness or understanding. It is not even fear, greed, pride or judgement. The single greatest force holding back your own personal evolution as well as the evolution of the planet is half-heartedness. Half-heartedness sees a…
Cultivate a spirit of inquisitiveness. See the world as a child, without evaluating what is important and what is not important, what is worthy of your attention and what is to be disregarded. Notice everything. Nothing is unwanted or disruptive. Do you see how this practice can be applied to every aspect of your life?…
Those who desire peace, tranquility, and a sense of well-being would benefit from contemplating death. Have you ever considered what life would look like without death? What would your body be if cells never decayed or regenerated? What would plants be if they didn’t break down and compost? Life wouldn’t be life at all. It…
Nothing is a worthy trade for the beauty and magic of this present moment. No memories from the past, no concerns about the future, no wondering about what will or won’t happen, no speculation on what might have been or should have been, no mental to-do list, is worth the mental energy that distracts you…
In contemplating the nature of life’s truest purpose, you will understand that this purpose is one that applies to every human being. Your truest purpose is simple, though embodying it confounds even the greatest sages. Life’s purpose is to love. Love God / Source / Higher Power / I Am. Love yourself. Love each other.…
There are tensions you have been holding in your body for a very long time. Habitual thought patterns rooted in victim mentality become stuck in these tension points. Deep rest, while attending to direction from inner guidance, will help identify these tension points and release them. The shoulders, jaw, and stomach are common repositories for…
“Can you feel the magic?” These are the words the wind is whispering as it gently touches your cheek. This is the light pressing against your eyelids as you turn your face towards the sun. This is the deep peace caressing every skin cell when your body is immersed in water. Can you feel the…
There is ancient wisdom in your body, ancient rhythms locked inside your DNA. Close your eyes for a moment and breath deeply. Can you feel the magic? The sense of relaxation that comes from that wordless place? Go deep into the space between your eyes. Feel your sinuses open and expand. Take another deep breath…
