Dancing with the Heart of the World 2026

Ya'Acov & Susannah Darling Khan bring you one of their most powerful offerings built on years of deep partnership with the Pachamama Alliance. Dancing With the Heart of the World moves toward the most in-depth Amazonian offering to our founding Achuar and Sápara partners. This intensive journey, working with a variety of shamanic, movement, and creative processes, will be highly participatory, appropriate for those who have both experiences with inner personal work and a commitment to being part of the solution in these critical times.  

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application process

Given the depth and intensity of this experience, it is important that we learn more about you to see if there is an appropriate match between you and this particular journey. To apply, click on the button above, click the 'select button' on the page, and you will be prompted through the process. For anyone who we don't know, we will arrange a short interview in order to meet you and for you to meet one of us.

“Built on respectful alliances grown over some 20 years, and possible only through unique soul connections forged by Ya'acov u0026 Susannah with elders of the indigenous Sapara and Achuar nations, the Dancing in the Heart of the World January 2025 Movement Medicine Journey was a fabulous trip to Ecuador. While it was at times challenging for us (age 75 and 77, oldest in our group of 16 voyagers), our native hosts and trip guides were present, strong and helpful every step of the way. Expertly curated and organized through the Pachamama Alliance, this trip was indeed a u0022deep immersion,u0022 led by Ya'Acov and Susannah.”

Kolin Lymworth

commitment

Before you decide to commit to this journey, it is important for you to be aware that we travel to the Amazon Rainforest, not as tourists, but as friends and allies of the indigenous peoples of the forest. These journeys provide vital income for the indigenous led communities that we visit. Our intention is that you will become part of a growing network of Pachamama supporters who have helped build connections, bridge diverse communities, prioritise inner work and healing, and build trust for almost 30 years. That is the ground for the work of Fundación Pachamama and the Pachamama Alliance. 

Fireside Talk & Q & A

Later in 2025, we will be running a FREE online evening where we will share more about the journey, invite you to meet the spirit of the forest and give time for your questions. Information will appear here in due course.

more about the journey

This journey includes spending time in nature, in indigenous communities and staying in indigenous owned and operated lodges, and ecotourism camps. Your participation represents a direct source of local jobs and revenue, enabling these communities to continue their pursue of biodiversity protection, cultural preservation, and sustainable development. 

“My Journey into The Amazon Rainforest with Ya'Acov and Susannah and Pachamama Journeys was a once in a lifetime experience which will stay with me forever. And when I say once in a lifetime, I mean that anyone who is able to do it, should experience it at least once in a lifetime. It was, as always is the case with Ya'Acov and Susannah and The School of Movement Medicine, perfectly designed and organised. The interaction with nature, the indigenous communities and the medicine was beautiful, most welcoming, and extremely well held. We were incredibly well taken care of by Ya'Acov and Susannah as well as our local and indigenous guides and all the four coummunities we had the privilege to spend time with.”

Katryna Samut Tagliaferro

Pachamama Journey participants are people who understand that the forest and its peoples must stand for the health of the whole biosphere. For that reason, we want you to know that this journey is intended to create a deep connection between you and the Amazon Rainforest, and we will be asking you to become a financial ally of Fundacion Pachamama and its work at the end of the trip. We look forward to welcoming you as a supporter of future community projects. It is our sincere hope that the journey will make it clear why this is such a good investment for the generations to come. Thank you.

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