Kempinski Hotel Cancún has launched a new menu at its luxurious and much-lauded Kayantá Spa, which draws its inspiration from many traditional Mayan healing practices.
When it comes to health and wellness, modern advancements have proven very beneficial and have helped us move forward in many areas. However, one inescapable fact is that our ancestors were also hugely capable and knowledgeable without the advantages of tech, and in many ways, what they discovered is still yet to be bettered. It’s why their practices are still being adopted thousands of years later.
Across the Middle East, Asia, and South America, cultures still use treatments passed from generation to generation, and we’re frequently seeing these brought back. A perfect example is the Kayantá Spa at Kempinski Hotel Cancún, which is reaching back in time to enable the current generations to experience a selection of ancient Mayan practices and treatments.
The ancient Mayan phrase, “ká a yaántah,” which means “to be reborn,” perfectly sums up the Kayantá Spa’s menu. The spa team has decided to elevate its range of treatments by adding three new categories designed to rejuvenate the mind and body.
The new categories contain a unique blend of traditional Mayan therapies, which are paired with modern wellness practices, and below, we’ll be looking at what each offers in more detail:
Kayantá Retreat Journeys
Immersive experiences that blend ancient Mayan healing traditions with contemporary rejuvenation techniques can be expected with the Kayantá Retreat Journeys. For example, the Mayan Journey offers guests a captivating immersion into the Mayan culture, beginning with a sacred cleansing ritual once practised by Mayan travellers. This ritual purifies the spirit and prepares the body for the transformative session ahead.
The journey continues with a personalised full-body massage, tailored to each guest’s needs and concludes with a healing balm infused with natural ingredients, leaving guests renewed and revitalised.
Also included in this category is the Zac-Xib Journey, a fully customised body and spiritual cleansing by spa specialists who create a custom body scrub with local medicinal herbs, followed by a warm hydrotherapy bath on the spa’s private terrace and ending with a hydrating balm or massage; as well as the Sac-Nicté Journey, a celebration of the sacred Mayan flower Sac-Nicté through a complete exfoliation that prepares the skin for a Yucatan floral bath infused with salts from the “Las Coloradas” mines and ends with a relaxing massage and moisturising wrap.
Spa Body Experiences
Guests can experience pure bliss and transformation with Kayantá Spa’s unique body treatments, crafted to elevate the senses and revitalise the body. The Ocean Experience treatment draws inspiration from the rhythm of ocean currents and begins with an exfoliation using natural oil-to-foam enzymes, followed by an invigorating body brush and a hydrating wrap.
The treatment culminates in a nourishing massage with botanical oil infused with uplifting eucalyptus and calming lavender, offering a deeply rejuvenating experience. Other options include the Earth Experience and the Detoxifying Experience.
Wellness Premium Packages
The Wellness Premium Packages are designed to provide a comprehensive wellness experience, combining multiple luxurious treatments to rejuvenate the body and mind.
The Wellness Retreat package includes a private yoga class followed by the Kayantá Massage or an organic tailored facial, while the Escape Together Journey offers a special journey of connection and rejuvenation for couples. Guests can also experience other packages like the Water Journey and the Head-to-Toe Experience.
Enhanced Signature Treatments
In addition to these new offerings, Kayantá Spa has also enhanced its flagship Massage Therapy Collection and Facial Collection. These treatments combine ancient techniques with modern luxury, using premium products to achieve exceptional results. The Massage Therapy Collection will melt away stress and rejuvenate the body, while the Facial Collection utilises advanced skincare technology and timeless beauty rituals to refresh and revitalise the skin.
“At Kayantá Spa, we are dedicated to providing an unparalleled spa experience that not only rejuvenates the body but also renews the spirit,” said Milica Drocic, Spa Manager at Kempinski Hotel Cancún.
“Our new menu is a testament to our commitment to combine the rich heritage of Mayan healing practices with contemporary techniques, offering our guests an unforgettable journey to physical and mental wellness.”
More information about Kayanta Spa can be found at kempinski.com/kayanta-spa.
The images used in this feature are ©Kempinski Hotels.
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