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> Sink into the rhythm of the resort during Cardio Drumming—a high-energy workout that fuses traditional aerobics with the rhythm of drums. > Walk the Sacred Labyrinth for a sunset meditation. As the sun delivers a brilliant curtsy over the Catalina Mountains, the maze casts a spell on both physical and emotional landscapes.
A spacious villa at Miraval Tucson.
BALANCE IT!
Miraval is a launchpad for syncing mind, body, and spirit. BY ERIN LENTZ
AS I BUMPED ALONG THE DIRT ROAD TOWARD MIRAVAL TUCSON, MY ANTICIPATION TO MEET THE FAMOUS WYATT WEBB WAS PALPABLE. Nicknamed
the “horse whisperer,” I’d read Webb’s book and researched the resort’s world-class equine therapy program. My mission was to immerse myself in Miraval’s overarching wellness philosophy: living life in balance, which places purpose and people firmly at its core. What I discovered was not only a serene sanctuary, but a philosophy. As Miraval Director of Spa and Wellbeing Simon Marxer says: “We talk about the ‘day-two shoulder drop.’ People show up for all different reasons, but by day two we see their shoulders drop as they relax.” And on my day two, when I finally met Webb, I was captivated. The biggest takeaway? Intention is everything. So if you intend to unwind at Miraval, expect your experience to be as unique as each of its properties. Every incarnation of Miraval is unified by a common thread: intention, discovery, mindfulness, and authenticity. Here’s what not to miss at Miraval Tucson and Miraval Austin. 10
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Miraval Tucson > Noel Patterson’s “All the Buzz.” After getting outfitted in a head-to-toe beekeeper suit, Miraval’s resident beekeeper leads you to the site of his colony to learn about connection and community. > After a tough Pilates Fusion workout, indulge in the Abundance Body Ritual, staged in the outdoor New Life Treatment rooms at the Life in Balance Spa.
Wellness GPS. Enter OFFER M21713 on the website found on the back cover, and get reservation ready.
Miraval Austin
> Held in a gorgeous yoga barn, Miraval Austin’s Floating Mediation is a resort favorite. > Try the Petal Pecan Facial, exclusively designed for Miraval Austin and based on ingredients produced by Laurel Skin and grown on the nearby farm. > Kickstart the day with a dawn nature walk or paddle boarding session on Lake Travis. > Get your adrenaline pumping and stretch your comfort zone with hatchet throwing or the Hill Country Challenge Course.
