Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe 53, Spring 2024

At Zentropia Spa & Wellness, Grand Palladium Riviera Maya,
the expansive outdoor hydrotherapy circuit is the ideal
place to start each wellness journey. A self-guided ritual
with an instruction wall upon entry invites guests to refresh with a
shower before commencing and then to start with the dry sauna,
where heat gradually releases muscle tension. Cool down with a
cold shower and proceed to the steam room, and then on to the
pediluvium to stimulate the reflexology points on the soles of the
feet with smooth river stones. Alternate between the hot jacuzzi
and the cold plunge pool to stimulate circulation and invigorate
the whole body. Relax with water jets for the neck and back and
enjoy a healthy snack, juice, or smoothie at the ‘Healthy Habits’
bar.
With an array of treatment suites for individuals, couples and
even families, guests can choose from massage services, facials,
and body treatments including wraps, exfoliations and hydrobath
services. Guests who prefer to be surrounded by nature can opt
for one of the glass-walled treatment cabins with panoramic views
of the jungle foliage.
Descend into a deep state of relaxation with a shamanic sound
healing concert. A combination of Tibetan singing bowls, quartz
bowls, chimes, a handpan drum, and a gong create a symphony of
sound vibrations and harmonious frequencies that move through
the body promoting healing and relaxation.
An experience not to be missed is the temazcal, a traditional
Mayan ceremony of rebirth where a shaman leads a ritual divided
into four parts, representing the human journey through life. The
experience ends with the gift of an obsidian arrowhead for each
guest to keep, a volcanic glass sacred to the Mayan people.
End your day with a private dinner beside a cenote, an opening
to the sacred underground river system unique to the region. The
dinner includes traditional food from the Yucatan peninsula such
as cochinita pibil, a flavorful slow-roasted pork dish and sikil pak,
a healthy dip made of pumpkin seeds.
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By Sara Jones, Editor
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