Purification Ceremony in Temascal (sweat chamber)

All Day

Temascal is an ancient indigenous tradition in the Americas. It involves a small chamber made from wooden poles and covered with cloth so that its circular interior is totally sealed apart from the door which can also be covered. In the center of the chamber there is a hole where hot rocks from the ceremonial fire outside are placed. The rocks are passed though the door once everyone inside is ready. The door is then closed and water is thrown onto the rocks creating an intense vapor cloud inside the chamber. The people inside sing songs and chat whilst more rocks are introduced and water and aromatic herbs are tipped over them, constantly increasing the heat inside the chamber.

The atmosphere produced is real and tangible; it cleanses the aura, totally transforms your energy and purifies everyone who experiences the situation. Temascal is a magical catalyst for the transformation of energy originating from ancient times.

The knowledge is passed on to experienced people. Temascal is supposed to resemble a woman’s womb, the same as mother earth’s womb, into which you enter naked and exit purified, it is like being re-born.

Temascal helps fight physical ailments such as rheumatism, arthritis, prostate, digestive and hepatic problems, circulatory and breathing problems and glandular problems such as those associated with the thyroid. It is extremely effective in stimulating the internal organs and cleansing the body, through sweating, of all the toxins that accumulate as a result of taking medicines or through our food which nowadays can be contaminated. It helps eliminate physical and mental exhaustion, indigestion and stomach aches and significantly improves the quality of life of people who suffer from diabetes and hypertension. The temperature and the volatile oils in the plants that are used help the body’s muscles to relax and as a result the circulatory system improves. It is also effective in treating varicose veins, numbness in the hands and feet, high and low blood pressure and other circulatory problems.

The process cleans and decongests the nasal passage; the vapor is used to treat flu, bronchitis, asthma and sinus problems. The inhalation therapy works as a result of medicinal flowers placed on the hot rocks in the chamber and together with the water vapor the respiratory canals are unblocked. This causes the body to relax and hence fights stress, nervous tension and improves mental processes without adverse effects.

Program:

P.M. Pick Up at the hotel and transfer to the place where the ceremony is going to take place .

At approximately 6.00 we will start the the ceremony in the sweat chamber. During the ceremony we will be guided by a professional who will give us further explanations on the importance and meaning of this ceremony and also, we will be accompanied by a musician.

At approximately 19.00 we will return to Cusco.