TEMAZCAL
The temazcal “is a steam bath house” or “sweat bath” and is an ancestral tradition that means returning to the maternal womb. The temazcal is a ritual that has medicinal and spiritual qualities. It is lit by means of rocks previously heated in firewood and then introduced into the Temazcal to raise the temperature. It is believed that they have been around since the beginning of time and hold the keys to evolution. The temazcal ceremony represents a return to the womb of Mother Earth. It is still used today in many parts of Mexico and Central America for spiritual and health reasons, the purpose of the temazcal is to be reborn, balancing the wisdom, consciousness and will of the participant. The ritual has infinite physiological and psychological benefits. In addition, it works as an excellent stress reliever because it detoxifies and regenerates cells.
Many pre-Columbian Mesoamericans celebrated at least part of their spiritual belief system in steam baths, or “temazcal.” The word comes from Nahuatl, meaning “house where one sweats.”
Evidence of the temazcal celebration dates back at least 1,200 years. The Spanish of the 16th century, when they arrived in the New World, discovered that the Mayans actively used temazcals, as part of healing processes. All this for purification after physical activity or trauma, general health and childbirth. Temazcaleros today also claim it as an effective means of maintaining spiritual and aesthetic health. As well as physical, emotional and psychological healing processes.
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Due to its healing characteristics, it is an effective method to stimulate all internal organs, cleansing our body, sweating out large amounts of toxins accumulated by medications or by food itself, because we currently face many pollution problems.
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The temazcal promotes the relaxation of the muscular system, as it relieves contractions thanks to the effects of temperature and the volatile oils of the plants used.
By means of high temperature and boiling of fresh water, a high degree of movement is achieved in the circulatory system, helping to correct problems of varicose veins, varicose ulcers, numbness of hands and feet, high or low blood pressure and other circulatory problems.
It improves the immune system, since it increases the production of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the body. It has been observed that people who take these sweat baths and who suffer from chronic or recurrent diseases, do not suffer as much from the symptoms or, if they get sick, they recover more easily.
It facilitates detoxification of the body. In the temazcal, a person can detoxify everything necessary to purify their body through sweat: uric acid, skin problems (acne), burn fats and impurities from the skin, cure arthritis, among others. In addition, sweating promotes good kidney function.
It stimulates skin regeneration. In some cases, temazcal temperatures exceed 50 degrees. The pores are reactivated, which facilitates the formation of the acid mantle, vital for the protection of skin infections.
It cleanses and decongests the nasal and paranasal canals. Steam baths are used to treat flu, bronchitis, asthma and sinusitis. The effect of heat is used for inhalation therapy, which occurs with steam added to smoke and the oils of the healing plants placed on the stones during the ceremony. The unclogging of the respiratory tract occurs automatically. It also activates irrigation in an impressive way, reaching seven times greater. There is an increase in blood flow, which added to the expansion of the lungs and bronchi facilitates the expulsion of accumulated toxins. It is possible to greatly alleviate cases of sinusitis, catarrh, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other lung problems.
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The temazcal produces a relaxing effect that is ideal for treating problems such as stress, insomnia and nervous tension, all without causing adverse reactions. It acts on a psychological level, allowing a better understanding of your emotional questions and personal problems.
It takes you away from stress Tension in the back and neck, if not released, can create serious muscular imbalances. This ritual helps you relax your muscles and nervous system. It calms the nervous system.
While stress stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, breathing practices supply the brain with an increase in oxygen. This way, the parasympathetic system is stimulated, which has the opposite effect, causing a relaxation response.
Perfect for general recovery Heat therapy increases blood circulation, thus delivering vital hormones to the areas that need recovery the most. It is really useful for treating
