The expansive Grand Palladium Riviera Maya Resort offers guests a variety of spa and wellness experiences inviting them to embrace relaxation, cultural immersion, and holistic rejuvenation. Whether you’re drawn to the modern comforts of hydrotherapy or the ancient rituals of the Temazcal.
Begin the spa experience in the sauna, to ease muscle tension, and follow this with the invigorating experience showers. From there, step into the steam room, inhaling the aromatic vapor before proceeding to the pediluvium, a pathway of smooth river stones. Walk through alternating hot and cold water, as the soles of the feet are gently stimulated, relaxing the feet and improving blood flow. The experience continues with a refreshing cold plunge pool, followed by the hot jacuzzi. Finally, a circular pool with targeted jets for shoulder tension completes the hydrotherapy ritual.
The Zentropia massage is a masterful blend of six techniques designed to harmonize the body and mind. This treatment begins with relaxing massage to warm the muscles before deep tissue movements target areas of tension, releasing stress while aromatherapy engages the senses with calming scents, and shiatsu acupressure points relieve energy blockages. Gentle stretching improves flexibility, and the treatment concludes with a cranial massage, creating a sense of well-being and balancing the physical and energetic aspects of the body.
The temazcal, an ancient ritual steeped in the traditions of Mesoamerican cultures, is a form of sacred sweat lodge to unite the mind, body and spirit. The ceremony is guided by a knowledgeable shaman, or temazcalero, and assistants, all wearing intricate headdresses adorned with bright feathers and jaguar skins, while animal skulls, seeds and incense grace the altar, symbolizing respect for this ancestral culture. As the cardinal points are acknowledged, participants engage in the ritual asking permission from the divine. After a copal blessing, guests enter the temazcal, a domed structure, and take part in the rhythmic cadence of ancestral chants to foster introspection and spiritual connection. Herb-infused steam rises from hot rocks placed in the center of the temazcal and as the ritual draws to a close, guests emerge with a renewed sense of balance, purpose and clarity.
While enjoying the wellness facilities, guests can savor fresh smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and nourishing light bites from the Habits Healthy Snack Bar, a great complement to a day of wellness. Lounging in the hanging nest chairs or shaded loungers around the pool.
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By Sara Jones
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