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A Meditation Journey Through The Chakras Of Cusco 's Puma
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In Incan tradition, the Puma is the keeper of the Earthly realm where we humans reside. The importance of the puma resonates throughout Incan architecture, artwork and places of worship. Therefore it is no surprise that the city of Cusco, the capital of the Incan empire, was said to be built in the shape of the puma. The Incans had a strong connection to the spiritual realm, giving the city of Cusco a cosmically charged energy. In addition to these powerful roots, it is thought in the spiritual community that the Earth’s life force energy, also known as the Earth’s Kundalini, has shifted from India to the Sacred Valley. This shift has magnified the already
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It is said that both the root and the sacral chakra of the puma lie on the beautiful grass terrace outside of the church. The church is easy to walk to only five to ten minutes away from the Plaza De Armas and offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. On a sunny day the Koricancha patio is a beautiful place to sit and soak up some rays. You can enter Koricancha with the tourist Boleto that costs S/130 (~46 USD). If you do not want to buy the ticket you can sit on the sidewalk next to the terrace.
Please note: With the Boleto tourism ticket you will be able to visit many of the ruins around Cusco, including the Pisac ruins mentioned here(link other article. This ticket is valid for 10 days. Tickets can be purchased at the COSITUC office on 103 Avenida del Sol in the centre of Cusco, Open Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
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