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The Award-Winning Resort and Spa Celebrates the Mayan Equinox with Exclusive Experiences Focused on Rebirth and Renewal
February 15, 2023
Rivera Maya, Mexico (February, 2023) – Located on its own private island within the heart of ultra-luxury Mexican resort Rosewood Mayakoba, Sense®, A Rosewood Spa is pleased to launch a series of new wellness experiences in celebration of the upcoming Mayan Equinox on March 21. Most notably, the Forbes Five-Star Spa is reintroducing its signature Temezcal, a shaman-led, pre-Hispanic healing ceremony that takes place within an indigenous sweat lodge and represents the process of transformation.
In pre-Hispanic culture, the springtime Mayan Equinox recalled a time when one could transcend their own physical limitations to reach an evolved, transitional state. It signified new beginnings and renewal, and offered a time to start new projects, shed anything that no longer served a purpose, and find balance.
The resort’s onsite Temezcal embraces this rich Mayan history. Its traditional rounded shape recalls the womb of Mother Earth, underscoring its mission to spark rebirth and internal evolution. Led by Rosewood Mayakoba’s resident shaman, the Temezcal is naturally heated with volcanic stones that are thoughtfully placed within the lodge. The shaman then pours aromatic water, scented with herbs and essential oils, over the hot stones to create steam and begin a detoxifying physical experience. The heat rises slowly, allowing the body to gradually adapt to the temperature. The ceremony includes singing of mantras, sensorial rituals, and moments of self-reflection that allow the guest to feel rooted and fully present in anticipation of their inner transformation.
“We recommend the Temezcal for those looking to take on a new challenge in their lives and who are open to a spiritual, life-changing experience,” says Emmanuel Arroyo, Senior Corporate Director of Wellness for Rosewood Hotel Group. “The core purpose of the Temezcal is to be reborn. Therefore, the experience will be most impactful for those looking to move into the next chapter in their lives and evolve. It’s a much more emotionally involved wellness experience and requires real introspection and work on behalf of the guest.”
In the spirit of the Mayan Equinox, the spa is also debuting a new Copal & Cacao Gratitude Ceremony. Led by the resort’s resident shaman, this Mayan-inspired wellness experience pays homage to the Equinox’s focus on balance, incorporating ceremonial drums, meditation, and heart-opening rituals designed to clear the mind and express gratitude.
Lastly, guests can commemorate the Mayan Equinox by partaking in the spa’s hyper-personalized Cenote Healing Retreat. This multi-day journey harnesses the spiritual energy and power of the Yucatan’s cenotes, which were long considered sacred waters by the Mayans. Tailored around the individual needs and desires of the guest, this experience includes exclusive off-site visits to two “secret” cenotes in which the guest completes their transformation with a cleansing plunge into the cenote’s crystalline waters.
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About Rosewood Mayakoba
Rosewood Mayakoba sits in the heart of a 620-acre resort enclave in the Riviera Maya. Built along winding lagoons and a mile-long arc of pristine beach, this oasis of indulgence offers 129 newly renovated suites with plunge pools, butler service, garden showers, individual docks, and an exclusive collection of Private Residences with the finest in-room design and details. Resort amenities include a signature Greg Norman championship golf course, award-winning dining destinations, Rosewood Explorers® for children, and Sense, A Rosewood Spa®️, which is designed around a cenote, one of the sacred water wells of the ancient Mayans, and sits on a private island. The resort is built to abide by the highest of eco-standards, offering indulgence with awareness, and has recently been awarded the Rainforest Alliance Certification. Rosewood Mayakoba was honored as the Best Hotel in Mexico by US News & World Report in 2023 and named one of Travel & Leisure’s Top Resort Hotels in Mexico in 2022.
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About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages a global collection of 30 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 18 countries. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location’s history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong and Rosewood São Paulo. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for the ownership or rental of properties co-located with a Rosewood hotel or resort and of standalone for-sale residences. Rosewood Residences are defined by the brand’s commitment to Enriched Living through thoughtful details and experiences that enhance the quality of life while evoking a sense of discovery and inspiration.
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