Why private
A circle that already knows each other
All our ceremonies are private. We do not put strangers together: your people come in, the ones you invite, and no one else.
Inside the temazcal it is dark, it is hot, and the body lets go. That happens differently when the person next to you is not a stranger. That is why we work this way, and why every ceremony is agreed with you beforehand: what brings you, who is coming, and what that circle needs.
We guide ceremonies for families, couples, groups of friends, work teams, and people who come on their own and want a space of their own.
How it goes
From beginning to end
The ceremony does not start when you walk in. It starts hours earlier, when the fire is lit.
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The fire and the stones
The fire is lit hours ahead and heats the volcanic stones until they glow red. Meanwhile the altar is prepared and the herbs are cut.
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The breathing meditation
Outside, in a circle, we do a breathing meditation that travels through the seven chakras. It is how you arrive: coming down from the day, letting go of the rush, and going in with your body present.
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The four doors
Inside, the temazcal opens and closes four times. Each door faces a direction and carries its colour: east yellow, south blue, west red and north white. Between one and the next the entrance opens, fresh air comes in, and the circle breathes again.
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The closing
You come out, you rest, you drink water and eat fruit. That time afterwards is part of the ceremony too: it is when the body finishes settling what happened inside.
Herbs
The herbs of each ceremony
The water that falls on the stones carries fresh herbs. They are prepared the same day and chosen according to what the moment and the circle ask for.
- Lemongrass
- Rue
- Basil
- Eucalyptus
- Chamomile
- And many others
The ceremony
Photographs by Ashley Gauthier
★★★★★My wife and I took part in a private ceremony with Emilio. They took time to explain everything and make sure we felt comfortable throughout the Temazcal. It is an experience that we will always remember.
★★★★★Our group had the honor of experiencing a temazcal ceremony here during my retreat in Tulum, and it was truly unforgettable.
★★★★★We came from Texas to see Emilio and his partner. They were both extremely knowledgeable and made our group feel right at home.
★★★★★If you are in Tulum and looking for a real, non-touristy Temazcal ceremony, please contact Emilio and do the ceremony with Temazcal Tulum.
★★★★★Such a wonderfully unique experience that I couldn’t recommend enough. From start to finish, Emilio and the team went above and beyond.
★★★★★Don’t book a cheap, commercial tour. The personal, personalised experience Emilio and his family give is something special and incomparable.
★★★★★Emilio guided us through the Temazcal with remarkable empathy and care. He struck the perfect balance.
★★★★★This was our first Temazcal experience and we were nervous! Emilio and his crew walked us through — exactly how it would go.
★★★★★The unconditional love I received went far beyond my expectations. My thanks to Emilio, Octavio and the whole team.
★★★★★Wonderful, honest and respectful people who bring positive energy to everyone they meet.
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