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Spa & Wellness
Experiences
M
exico's deeply-rooted
traditions and holistic
approach to wellness
combine to attract groups
from around the globe. In fact, the Global
Wellness Summit took place Nov. 13 to
15 in Mexico City, where delegates from
41 countries were introduced to the
indigenous Mexican experience of the
Temazcal, an ancient steam bath that
combines a detoxification treatment with
a spiritual, healing ritual. This is simply the
beginning of what the country has to offer
groups in search of wellness.
CENTRAL
The Global Wellness Summit took place
at the 189-room St. Regis Mexico City,
known for its Remede Spa. Located on
the hotel's 15th and 16th floors, the spa
overlooks Paseo de la Reforma's main
avenue, combining ancient and newage treatments with a modern Mexican
design. When Spa Director Alejandro
Ochoa joined the spa in 2011, she
helped launch anti-aging and slimming
treatments that feature LPG technology
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Above: Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun
and use the Cellu M6 Integral-one
of only four in Mexico-to help sculpt
and slim the figure. More traditional
treatments include the signature Aztecan
Regenerating Facial, which uses oxygen to
help with the effects of high altitude and
city travel. While the spa is an ideal way for
small groups to unwind, the hotel's fitness
services are equally beneficial to attendees
wanting to participate in Pilates and yoga
sessions. The concierge can also help
arrange cultural activities and private tours
of the historic Coyoacan or Xochimilco
neighborhoods, for instance.
The tradition of soaking in mineral
springs or balnearios can be traced back
to the Aztecs in the 16th century. San
Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, is home to several of these
spots that became popularized again in
the 1950s when artists and Mexican movie
stars rediscovered them. Formal spas and
baths have since been constructed and
make the ideal spot for attendees looking
to soak up the natural minerals that, as
legend has it, have age-reversing effects.
The Mayan Baths, situated atop a
hill overlooking the Laja Valley, is available
for large group and corporate events.
Attendees can explore the crystal-lined
tunnels in the underground baths, which
were aligned to allow bathers to observe
the sun as it set in the center of the tunnel
leading out to the open-air baths on Dec.
21, the day of the winter solstice. Today,
the tunnels are lined with more than 100
candles, making it easy for attendees to
explore well into the night. An evening
dinner is served buffet style so that
attendees can come and go from the
water as they please.
The nearby, 67-room Rosewood
San Miguel de Allende offers a similar
wellness experience in the on-site Sense,
A Rosewood Spa. Signature treatments
at the spa combine Mexican healing
traditions and indigenous ingredients. The
Thermal Waters Wellness treatment, for
instance, starts by visiting the area's natural
thermal pools before being driven back
to the spa for a full body exfoliation with
organic sugar and wild lavender. Meeting
planners can also organize yoga and
Pilates classes for groups.
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