30/05/2024
As attending a temazcal ceremony is one of the main pillars of the PRIVATE RETREAT in MALINALCO, let’s talk a bit about TEMAZCAL.
PART 2
Temazcal as spiritual tradition
In addition to the physical benefits, the mind also relaxes, allowing for a kind of mental purification too. The role of the Temazcalero is not only to ensure the well-being of the participants and administer the herbal water, he or she also accompanies the ritual with chants, sacred prayers and music that represent the different stages of life, paying homage to nature, the elements, our ancestors and everything that makes life possible. This helps to remind ourselves of the necessity to free our minds from any burden to find our balance and freedom.
In this context, Temazcal is also a form of spiritual healing, a process of personal introspection that will help you to deal with anxiety, fear, worry and stress. It is a unique moment to take time out to focus on your environment, your roots and to reconnect with yourself. This is, in part, the purpose of Temazcal, to live again, to be reborn! Symbolized by its circular shape which represents the "Womb of Mother Earth", the maternal womb representing the source of life & return to the origins. The concept of rebirth is linked to that of connection with the "Madre Tierra'', who will absorb all the negative energies from the body and mind in our thoughts, breath and sweat. These emotions, thoughts and particles are then positively renewed and harnessed by the Earth to grow and nurture new forms of life.
In the next post I will give further answer to the question, WHY do enter into a temazcal?
If you want to experience it by yourself, you are invited to the PRIVATE RETREAT IN MALINALCO. For additional information about the retreat you can visit my website: www.yogacats.co.uk/privateretreat
Hope to meet you in person soon. ❤️
