Wellness, Yoga, Massage, Spa
The best offers to pamper your body, mind and soul
Yoga, Massage, Spa and Beauty
If you are looking for even more relaxation on Isla Holbox and want to do something good for body and soul, you should definitely take advantage of the wellness offers on site. First, they are usually cheaper than at home, and second, there are many well-trained professionals here. Yoga classes, massages and well-being programs of all kinds are offered by many hotels, but can also be booked individually with local providers or spontaneously right on the beach.
Yoga in Holbox
As the yoga trend has grown in recent years, so has the range and variety of options on Holbox Island. Yoga enthusiasts will find a wide range of courses and seminars led by experienced yoga teachers. There is something for every yogi, whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner. Above all, the relaxed atmosphere in the pleasant tropical climate in quiet and sometimes unusual places in nature makes for a particularly intense experience.
The best yoga studios and classes in Holbox
Yoga & SAMAH Wellness Holbox
Sam and Enrique of Yoga & SAMAH Wellness Holbox are probably the best known yoga teachers on the island and have been teaching here for many years. Their knowledge is vast and the variety of classes is overwhelming. In addition to traditional group classes, they also offer private lessons and yoga by the sea on a sailing catamaran. Sound healing meditation is very popular and can be combined with an Ayurvedic breakfast or dinner. Sam even organizes cleansing ceremonies based on sacred Mayan rituals. These are great for birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions.
Yoga classes are held daily at 9:00 am in a pavilion on the beach at Hotel Mawimbi with a wonderful direct view of the ocean. Yoga with sound healing takes place once a week at Hotel Villas Flamingos. And in the evenings, depending on the weather, Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga are held at various outdoor locations. As the classes are very popular, early registration is recommended.
From time to time Sam organizes 4-day retreats. These take place at the Hotel Anicca Aldea and include accommodation, meals and outdoor activities in addition to the wellness program.
Yoga Holbox Studio
Laura from Yoga Holbox Studio has also been working as a yoga teacher on Holbox Island for many years. She offers public yoga classes for groups at Hotel Nomade Holbox and also comes to the accommodation for private yoga on request. Laura’s yoga classes on the catamaran are particularly popular, with 2.5 hours of yoga postures and breathing exercises to the rhythm of the wind and sea, followed by Savasana in the water.
The studio also offers group sound healing sessions as well as private sessions with a variety of focuses. These include cleansing ceremonies based on ancient Mayan rituals, female energy empowerment classes, mindfulness training for couples in intimate seclusion, as well as water healing treatments and even cocoa ceremonies. For those who wish to dedicate themselves to wellness over a longer period of time, 5-day retreats are available, including all programs, massages, accommodation and breakfast.
Group yoga takes place daily at 8:30 am at the Hotel Nomade and costs 500 MXN (26 USD / 19 GBP) per person, while the price for a 45-minute sound healing therapy session is 1,200 MXN (63 USD / 46 GBP).
Yoga & Massage Academy “NOW”
Aleksei, a certified yoga teacher from the Yoga & Massage Academy “NOW”, is relatively new to Holbox Island. Trained in India, he has more than 15 years of experience and has quickly made a name for himself with his wide range of yoga classes and massages. In addition to group yoga courses on the beach and sound healing at the Hotel Nomade, he offers personalized, one-on-one lessons outdoors or at your accommodation. His unique blend of authentic yoga, meditation, and Pranayama breathing exercises ranges from morning stretching to stimulating Vinyasa flow exercises and deep regeneration. Group courses cost 500 MXN (26 USD / 19 GBP), and individual lessons cost 1,500 MXN (78 USD / 58 GBP).
Aleksei has also saved many tense guests’ vacations with his extraordinary massage technique. He offers classic Swedish and Thai massages, as well as deep tissue massages. Over and above, he provides hard-to-find treatments like Chinese Gua Sha with jade stones and Watsu massages in the sea. These sessions are accompanied by music from singing bowls or hand pans and various essences for an even more intense experience. Prices for one-hour massages start at 1,000 MXN (52 USD/39 GBP).
Holbox Yoga
Experienced yoga instructor Holly inspires interested yogis of all levels with a mix of Vinyasa and Hatha for fast and slow flow. Morning group classes are held from Wednesday through Sunday at 9:30 am at Hotel Zomay, which has a specially equipped studio called “The Treehouse”. Private lessons are also available in your own accommodation for yoga, meditation and Reiki healing.
Options for Massage in Holbox
Massage on the beach
On the long beach in the north of Holbox Island there are numerous massage huts that can be visited at any time during the day. Most of them can be found by walking along the beach to the right of the main square. You can choose between different types of massages, from a simple back massage to a deep relaxation massage.
Classic massages for 30 minutes are available from 400-500 MXN (21-26 USD / 16-19 GBP), more intensive massages for 1 hour cost from 700 MXN (37 USD / 27 GBP). It is slightly cheaper if you come as a couple, in which case a discount is granted.
Of course, the quality of the massage depends on the person giving it. You can find consistently good masseurs at Palapa Dios Todo Poderoso Mayan Massage, at Velero Beach Massages by Spa del Mar in the beach club of the same name, at Mayan Massage by Selene and at Palapa Luna Blanca Mayan Massage.
Massage studios
If you want to play it safe and get a professional massage right away, it’s best to visit a massage studio in Holbox.
Masajes Holbox
You’re definitely in good hands with Maria and her team at Masajes Holbox. The small massage studio is centrally located near the main square in a quiet area in a red house on the 2nd floor and is air conditioned. The atmosphere is very relaxed, with nice scents and high quality massage oils. A full Swedish massage costs 1,000 MXN (52 USD / 39 GBP) per person.
Spa in the Hotel
If you’re looking for more than just a massage, a visit to a spa in Holbox is well worth your while. Many hotels offer various wellness programs for their own guests as well as for day visitors. In addition to yoga and massages, you can also find aromatherapy, beauty masks, lymphatic drainage, and many other beauty treatments for the body and face.
Recommended hotels with spa and wellness facilities
Wellness treatments in a hotel spa take place in specially equipped rooms and guarantee a relaxing and private atmosphere. Prices for an hour range from 55-110 USD (40-80 GBP) depending on the hotel and treatment.
Holbox Beauty Salons
There are several beauty salons on Holbox Island where you can get a good manicure, pedicure, hairstyle or hair removal. The beauticians are generally well trained and work with great attention to detail.
Recommended beauty studios
Barbers for men
All studios and hairdressers are within walking distance of the main square and the prices are significantly lower than at home, while the quality is comparable.
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