We are in a land steeped in ancient tradition, a vibrant living legacy, heir to one of the most dazzling civilizations of pre-Columbian America and one of the most significant indigenous centers of Mexico. The contemplation of natural phenomena has a direct correlation with daily life, rituals, art, gastronomy, and oral legends. Therefore, each construction is intimately connected to the landscape, with ceremonial centers, temples, and pyramids having an association with rivers, lagoons, hills, seas, and cenotes.
Meditation guides us to connect with the four elements of life through the experience and perception of each one. The chime of the elements; earth, air, water, and fire with the body, is perceived through our senses in the subconscious. Meditation allows us to truly experience the present moment, hand in hand with our breathing, movement, and mother nature. It is, after all, a distinct way of perceiving time.
The word temazcal translates to “steam house” and is a ritual rooted in one of the oldest forms of medicine, where the physical, mental and spiritual levels converge. Intentions are channeled through contact with the four elements: earth, fire, water, and air, within the embodiment of Mother Earth herself.