“curanderos and curanderas have been around
South texas and Mexico for hundreds of years.
they are folk healers who address physical,
emotional and mental duress.”
Mexican architecture brings a sense of authenticity to the
treatments inspired by san antonio's historical healers.
This natural system of healing is based on a comprehensive
view of the vast Laws of Nature and the understanding of the
five elements (space, air, fire, water and earth). When these
elements combine, they create three doshas, which must be
kept in proper balance for us to remain healthy.
On top of that, Shankara was developed to support the
International Association for Human Values (IAHV) Foundation
after Shankara’s founders were inspired by the organization’s
good works with the goal of leading to the development of a
more peaceful, just and sustainable world. Talk about multiple
paths to healing!
spirit of the curanderos Energy spa treatment
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The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa’s
design is inspired by the architecture of the Spanish missions
built in San Antonio in the early 1700s. Each of the gentlemen’s
(Curanderos) and ladies’ (Curanderas) retreats feature raw
quartz rustic art installments that set the mood for positive
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the spa at four seasons Bahrain Bay uses oud oil, which has been used for centuries
in the Middle East.
energy and relaxation.
Curanderos and Curanderas have been around in South
Texas and Mexico for hundreds of years. They are folk healers
who address physical, emotional and mental duress. They often
use natural herbal remedies to help people recover and get well.
It is these healing traditions that inspired this signature spa
treatment.
Director of Spa Travis Anderson describes the Spirit of the
Curanderos Energy Spa treatment as a completely transformative
and restorative experience.
“Curanderos is an experience that lasts nearly two hours!”
Anderson enthuses. “It features the scent of wild-crafted
lavender oil inspired by the fields of lavender harvested in the
Texas Hill Country. It combines a mineral salt body exfoliation
followed by a very grounding heated stone massage. Next the
guest is wrapped in a comforting body wrap while receiving a
soothing scalp massage featuring warmed lavender oil.”