TEMAZCAL

The temazcal is one of the oldest and most important ceremonies of the indigenous nations of North America. In Mexico we know that it has been practiced since pre-Hispanic times. It is a ceremonial and therapeutic steam bath where we enter a dome-like structure based on sacred geometry that represents the womb and are "reborn" upon exiting. Outside the structure we heat volcanic stones in the ceremonial fire, then introduce them slowly into the temazcal. We use different medicinal herbs such as copal, sage, cedar, rosemary, lavender, and chamomile to cleanse and purify the body and the mind.

Health benefits of the temazcal

The health benefits of the temazcal are many: toxins are eliminated from the body, skin becomes clear, organs are stimulated and oxygenated, circulation and sleep are improved, and the immune system is strengthened. It is also effective in lowering blood pressure. 

However, the temazcal ceremony goes far beyond just physical benefits. It is a spiritual experience that helps us balance mind, body and spirit. In the temazcal, we chant, sing, and invoke spiritual guidance. We take inventory of our lives and express gratitude. We dedicate the ceremony to our ancestors and descendants, but also to ourselves and all other living beings. It is a truly beautiful experience that is not to be missed while in Mexico.