Ancestral Ceremonies in Mexico: Sacred Traditions, Explained Respectfully
Fire, copal, the four directions and song. A respectful introduction to ancestral ceremonies in Mexico and how to take part.
What Is a Sound Bath? Drums, Handpan and Crystal Bowls Explained
You lie down, close your eyes and let the sound move through you. What a sound bath is, what the research says and how to prepare.
Female Shamans and Curanderas in Mexico: How to Find a Woman-Led Ceremony
Curanderas have been healers in Mexico for centuries. What the tradition is, why women-led ceremonies are in demand, and how to choose a guide.
Totonac Healing Traditions: The Living Heritage of Veracruz
From El Tajín to the Voladores, the Totonac people of Veracruz carry one of Mexico’s richest living traditions, including their healers.
Meet Sandra “Sandy” Reyes: A Totonac Lineage Guide in the Mayan Jungle
Born in Veracruz into a family of Totonac healers, Sandy guides temazcal, sound and ceremony in the jungle near Cancún. Here is her story.
The 7 Best Places for a Retreat in Mexico (Compared Side by Side)
Seven regions, seven different experiences. A side-by-side comparison to help you choose where in Mexico to do your retreat.
Retreats in Oaxaca: Culture, Temazcal and Traditional Healing
Mountains, Indigenous traditions, incredible food and the Pacific coast. Why Oaxaca draws retreat travelers, and how to choose well.
Retreats in Playa del Carmen: Temazcal, Wellness and Where to Compare
Between Cancún and Tulum, Playa del Carmen offers easy logistics, temazcal ceremonies and wellness retreats. Here is how to choose.
Retreats in Tulum: An Honest Guide (and When to Choose Somewhere Quieter)
Yoga shalas, cenotes and beach cabins. What a Tulum retreat is really like today, how much it costs, and where to compare options.
What to Pack for a Jungle Retreat in Mexico (Complete Checklist)
Light clothes, white for ceremonies, a swimsuit for the temazcal and biodegradable everything. Our complete packing list for a jungle retreat in Mexico.