Spa Therapies

BODY RITUALS

Spiritual bathing and body rituals are recorded as thousands of years old. No one knows just how long man has been inspired towards these practices. We do know their purpose though; to draw men, women and children closer to the Divine. The best know form is immersion into water to express rebirth like baptism which is still common today. Immersion is only one form of spiritual bathing; sprinkling, pouring, sweating and even drinking are equally important. We at Grail Springs believe spiritual bathing in the West is on the verge of a new rebirth itself having been witness now to thousands of individuals who have visited Grail Springs, immersing themselves in our waters and feeling a great sense of renewal and reconnection.

Spiritual bathing or body rituals usually combines water, elements of Mother Nature like plants, herbs, minerals, and always invocation – to wash away the negative effects of anger, fear, anxiety, stress or broken heartedness. It sets the path for change, a new direction. And it especially requires a state of humility as a state of mind and a sense of reverence for the act itself. It is a healing practice that anyone can learn to do. It just takes practice and it can be done in the privacy of your own home. History records millions of people have experienced remarkable healing transformations; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Brazilian Babassu Body Ritual

This treatment is inspired by enduring native rituals ~ one that marries organic elements from the most hidden regions of the Earth. It is lovingly harvested by women, created by women, applied by women, for women. Through the power of aromatherapy to transform the mind, body and spirit, your journey begins with an exotic rare sugar and essential oil rub, which gently exfoliates and conditions the skin. After the sugar melts, sink into a warm candlelight buttermilk bath followed by a one-hour Babassu oil massage delivering intense tropical moisture to the skin. Babassu oil, the highly moisturizing derivative of the majestic Brazilian Babassu palm, is the key ingredient in this luxurious body & mind ritual. What's more, each purchase supports womens cooperatives in the south-eastern Amazon who harvest the sustainable Babassu as a way of life. 90 min $195

Bath Ritual

Moon Phase Sole Bath

This is a very old bath ritual of the Druids, the most common ingredients being of holy water and salt. The special mixtures of oils that are added are for the purpose of clarity of thoughts and grounding oneself. The cleansing effect of this 30~minute sole mixture bath equals that of a three-day fast. The toxins are released into the bath water, while the minerals from the sole are absorbed through the skin. This reduces the acidity in our body and gets rid of skin-irritations. Grail Springs only makes the sole mixture twice a month; during the full moon phase and the new moon phase. This very special mixture along with instructions are provided to our guests, and taken in the comfort of your own suite during the moon phases. Advance ordering recommended at time of booking your reservation.

Moon Phase Sole Infusion $50

Full Moon ~ On the day of the full moon the healing process of the body is at its peak as is its absorption potential to absorb the most minerals from the salt bath. The mineral materials penetrate and are absorbed into the skin in the form of ions. Bioenergetic weak points are harmonized and the bodies own energy flow is activated.

New Moon ~ At new moon, the body's capacity for detoxification is at its highest. Weight adjustment is also supported at this time.