Temazcal

A temazcal (from Nahuatl temazcalli, 'house where you sweat') is a steam bath used in traditional medicine and the daily life of the people of central Mexico.

August 4th

2022

Some tips to fully enjoy your Temazcal

1. Choose your clothes wisely

A swimsuit with a blanket or pareo will always be the best option. It is good to have and hand some garment with what you can clean the excess sweat and dirt that will invariably come to your face

2. Follow the flow of the ritual

It is important that you follow the instructions of your guides.

When you enter the temazcal hit on the head on the ground in gratitude. This gratitude is almost always directed to Ometeotl, the god of duality in Mexican mythology. Once inside the temazcal, you must move in the clockwise direction, that is, you will start to walk to the left and you will take your right.

3. Always communicate what you feel

If the heat is unbearable and you are sure you want to go out or you need to go to the bathroom, it is always important to ask for the floor and say what is happening to you.

4. The true objective of Temazcal

Each temazcal is different, but remember that the primary intention is to sweat and eliminate toxins. It's a medicinal bath, not a psychedelic ritual.

5. Do not be afraid of the cold

It is recommended that you take a bucket of cold water when leaving the temazcal. This helps raise energy levels and generates a response in the immune system that completes the healing cycle.