A typical fruit you find when going on vacations to the beach is the coconut. Many things come to our minds when we smell a tropical coconut cream: the ocean, the sunshine, clear blue skies, relaxation, etc. Besides, this fruit is commonly used in many beauty recipes - as proven by The Grupo Mayan Resorts spa professionals, and space cleansing around the world.

How many times when we are at our jobs, in our daily routines, with the family; we hope to have some time only for ourselves? Consider this to make space for a perfect time to feel at ease. You can create your own home spa for your senses: a coconut aromatherapy! Imagine yourself involved in a peaceful environment. The Grupo Mayan skin professionals say that to avoid stress, this will be an excellent option due to the fact that essences are absorbed through the skin pores and the sensation will be tantalizing. You can light up some coconut scented candles to really create the correct ambient.

And, did you know these facts about coconut water?
•Coconut water is incredibly healthy and one of the best drinks to hydrate the body, in addition to helping to eliminate toxins.
•Coconut water is more nutritious than whole milk. Less fat and no cholesterol.
•Coconut water is healthier than orange juice with lower calories and less sodium.
•Coconut water is better than processed baby milk. It contains lauric acid, which is present in human mother’s milk.
•The oil has also been recommended for facial massages and is reported to work marvels as a wrinkle remover, as it is highly nutritious with rich fiber, vitamins and minerals.

The Grupo Mayan Spa technicians suggest that now that we know the variety of benefits that a coconut can give us, not to miss the opportunity to use it at home or during your vacations; either for health reasons, happy hour spirits or for beauty enhancement. It is also good for the bones as it provides phosphorus, magnesium and calcium.

With that in mind, the Grupo Mayan spa professionals recommend the Coconut Exfoliation Body Treatment provided at our Brio Spas. Coconut cream and body lotion are used to exfoliate dead cells, leaving the skin fresh and revitalized. Take a chance to enjoy this and many other different natural treatments. To get the best experience, we recommend that you make an appointment from the first day that you arrive at the resort. Coconuts are a delightful experience!

An essential amenity found on most Spas is the sauna. The Grupo Mayan Resorts spa professionals know this and you will find them at the Brio Spas at their different destinations.

In ancient Mexico —as in many different cultures around the world, like Scandinavia, Italy, North Africa, India, Russia and Turkey— the sauna, called temazcal or temazcalli in Mexican culture, was essential for traditional medicine. The Grupo Mayan experts support that even the North American Native Americans and Canadian Indians had their own Medicinal Sweat Lodge purification ceremonies.

Sweating is commonly known as a means to eliminate impurities from the body, as well as aiding the skin, liver, blood circulation, rheumatisms, arthritis, gout, sore muscles pain and spasms, common colds and minor respiratory problems, etc. The Grupo Mayan spa professionals state that It diminishes stress, activates the immune system and detoxifies the body. It cleanses and rejuvenates from the inside out by allowing you to regain spiritual energy.

The main structure of a temazcal is a dome made out of clay or bricks. They are built based on the cosmological belief that it is a micro cosmos reproducing the universe characteristics and its elements use the cardinal points – earth, wind, fire and water. The heated rocks are placed to the east to recreate the sun’s everyday emergence. The dome is considered to be the earth’s womb where life is born. The Grupo Mayan Resorts technicians point out that the door to exit and enter the temazcal is positioned to the west, “death’s pathway”, symbolizing the daily birth and death of the sun (duality). The temperature inside of the dome is symbolic as well, since the upper area its upper part being the hottest area.

The act of entering a temazcal represents going back to our mother’s womb to heal any physical or spiritual illness. Guided by the “temazcalero” (male) or “temazcalera” (female), chants, prayers and spiritual invocations are performed throughout the ritual. The guide pours water over the herbs on the heated volcanic rocks to create a scented steam. Then the act of leaving the temazcal symbolizes a spiritual rebirth.

The Grupo Mayan Resorts spa professionals have recreated this ritual at the Brio Spa’s at Nuevo Vallarta, Acapulco and coming soon, at The Grand Mayan Los Cabos; providing a safe environment to obtain the benefits of this unique experience, which you cannot miss when you visit one of these locations.

Grupo Mayan spas professionals know for most women there is a time where they wish they could just put the world around them on hold and find some peace because of all of the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives.

Something to realize is that inner beauty plays a part in how you feel everyday and how others see your true attractive side.  If you are unhappy and constantly stressed, it will show on your face and in your movements and people will not be able to see the natural glow about you.

Do not despair, advice the Grupo Mayan experts, there are several tips that will help you release your inner beauty on a regular basis and show the world, that even though you are not on the cover of Cosmo, you are stunning and radiant.

You should always put yourself first.  Is this a selfish concept?  In a manner of speaking, yes, however, if you do not take care of yourself first, all of the people that you currently take care of will no longer be able to be assisted by you because you will not be capable of taking care of anyone else.  You should take time out for yourself every day just to breathe, reflect, decompress and relax, according to the Grupo Mayan experts.  It might only be 10 to 20 minutes but the important factor is quality not quantity, you can release a lot of stress in that short amount of time if you put your mind to it.

Do you find yourself being all work and no play?  This is a huge mistake.  Regardless of your chronological age, you do still have an inner child that needs to play and release.  There is a double benefit to this because it will also improve your overall attitude about work, and it will show and the people who give you promotions and raises will be the ones to notice.  Playing does not mean you have to be immature, but what it does mean is that you need to do things you enjoy doing and do them frequently.

Try to smile as often as you can at the appropriate times of course, recommend the Grupo Mayan professionals.  Smiling relaxes your face and it also sends the message to others that not very many things bother you and you can handle just about anything this world has to throw at you.

Take more baths, not as a measure to clean your body necessarily, but as a relaxation and decompression measure.  If you are one of the many who have to be careful when taking a bath, a hot shower can serve as a good alternative too.  Even if you are not an aged person, thinking about investing in a stool that you can sit on while in the shower is not at all a bad idea.  The point is, according to the Grupo Mayan experts, to try to get as relaxed as you possibly can.

Lastly, say the Grupo Mayan spa pros, surrounding yourself with things that make you feel good is very important and it does not even matter what it is as long as it makes you feel good.  Some people love candles and having as many as you want, some that have some significance and others that don’t, is a good way to keep that inner peace you have going on.

The contemporary society regards spas as luxury and an exclusive privilege of the elites. This wrong conviction changes drastically the moment an average person decides to give him or herself the treat. Visiting a spa, whether after a personal decision, a gift certificate or after being invited offer by a friend, always turns out as a life changing experience, say the Grupo Mayan spas professionals.

The ignorance shrouded over spas is largely to blame. For you however, you should plan the soonest you can attend one and know what is all about. The beginning point is always the search of understanding. Spend time to familiarise yourself with the spa etiquette and or sauna room behaviour. Her are some key leads.

If your visit results from a gift certificate to a particular spa, there isn’t much choice on the spa to try out. But in those cases where you have to choose, then find the spa that will be best for you both in terms of comfort and relaxation, say the Grupo Mayan experts.

It will be a good idea to talk to the front office attendants in several spas, informing them that it will be your first time in a spa. They will most probably guide you on a tour of their facilities. Take note of how the spa’s personnel interact with the patrons, the hygiene, ambience in the rooms and such details. You must also compare the menu and prices of several spas.

When you finally make a decision on which spa to try out, book an appointment beforehand recommend the Grupo Mayan spa experts. Your pocket and or gift certificate will determine the amount or the price range in which to choose from. You can choose to have one, two or even three treatments in a single day as long as you can afford the price. Try to combine treatment during your session such as a manicure/pedicure treatment with a facial for instance, or a massage with a full body treatment.

You should arrive at least twenty minutes before appointment’s due time so that you fully enjoy the hot tub or sauna bath you have paid for. As soon as you check with the front desk, you will be shown where your locker and changing room is. Lockers usually have a robe and slippers to change into.

Ensure that you are sitting in the waiting room several minutes ahead of your massage appointment, say the Grupo Mayan professionals. The first thing a therapist will tell you once inside the sauna, is to lie face up or even face down. Most therapists leave the room immediately to allow you time to undress and lie comfortably under the sheets or towels. Soon enough, the therapist will knock the door and enter to begin the massage.

The market is today saturated by oil-based make-ups that mostly cause acne and clogged skin pores. The mineral Makeup therefore comes as a natural alternative, say the Grupo Mayan experts.

In modern times, cosmetics stand as a multibillion-dollar industry. Cosmetics are costing a fortune. Yet, just because a product is costing more, it doesn´t mean that it’s better for you. Whatever you apply on your skin is ultimately absorbed into the blood stream and this ought to be your guiding principle when applying a liquid foundation on your skin.

Experts refer to the process of absorbed a substance into the blood through the skin as trans-dermal delivery. Trans-dermal delivery is among the fastest known ways of getting a concentrated substance into the blood stream, say the Grupo Mayan experts. That´s why many drugs are usually applied as skin creams or skin patches instead of having a shot or pill. It usually takes longer for you to absorb anything via the digestive system than it does via a direct application on the skin.

As such, read the label of any skin application product carefully. You might end up putting dies, dangerous chemicals and lethal preservatives into the blood. Better still consider natural alternatives of makeup, say the Grupo Mayan spa professionals.

The advantages of mineral make-ups are many. To begin with, they are derived from natural minerals. Most are a combination of such minerals as mica, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide act as natural sun-blocking agents. Most natural make-ups are waterproof, enabling them to last all day long with little or no touch ups, say the Grupo Mayan experts.
Constituent minerals in natural make-ups are finely milled to powder to allow maximal blending with the skin. Given that minerals occur in many colours, natural make-ups are usually manufactured in an assortment of natural colours for eye shadows, blush and foundations. You can even mix several colours to get a natural custom colour.

Milling the minerals to very fine powders make it easy to blend them, to appear natural while on your skin and also to avoid their getting clogged in your skin pores, say the Grupo Mayan experts. Thus they are safe for use because they don´t lead to acne or skin cancer. Natural make-ups aptly cover blemishes, large pores and scars.

Minerals therefore remain a safe and an exclusive natural alternative to the chemical, oil and preservatives laden brands of synthetic makeup readily available in the shops today.