Nurturing the Mind, Body and Soul Through Unencumbered Connections with Nature

Nestled along Mexico’s rugged Western coast, Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, is a highly personalized and fully immersive wellness retreat, designed to nurture the mind, body and soul. A singularly intimate getaway, Naviva features 15 luxury tents nestled amid 48 forested acres on a private peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean, granting guests unparalleled access to the beauty of nature and the wellness benefits that it provides.

Biophilic design is central to the ethos of Naviva, celebrating the intrinsic bond that humans have with nature. The Resort features a series of intimate wellness spaces, facilitating a connection to nature by grounding guests in all aspects of the environment, both tangible and intangible. Guests can move at their own pace and revel in a transformative and soulful experience.

Cocooning Spa Pods

Spa experiences at Naviva are delightfully unexpected from start to finish, deviating from traditional wellness centres by eliminating formality and enriching connections with nature. With no formal spa reception, guests are instead welcomed to their own private spa treatment pod completely enveloped in nature, which they can use how they wish during their wellness journey.

Inspired by the seed of the local ceiba tree, Naviva’s two private spa pods come with a personal garden, outdoor shower, and timber soaking tub to enjoy in between treatments. Both spa pods are strategically oriented to receive the sun’s energy from dawn to dusk: Alba faces the east and represents the sunrise, while Ocaso faces the west and represents the sunset. The cocoon-like structures cultivate a sense of refuge, shifting internal energy towards true rest as guests are immersed in nature.

Naviva’s collection of spa rituals provide a distinct sense of place, featuring traditional Mexican practices and materials to heal the mind, body, and spirit. The restorative power of nature is the focal point, with treatments that use agave, Mayan mud, tepezcohuite, and more. Across facials, massages, and body treatments, guests can experience physical and spiritual revitalization, from a Gemstone Facial that revitalizes the skin using indigenous stones, to the Naturaliza Body Scrub that offers a choice of black clay from Paricutín Volcano, green clay from Puebla, or red clay from Guerrero in combination with a local pulverized fruit to activate and improve skin quality.

To embark on an invigorating wellness journey, Naviva’s signature spa offerings go beyond a singular treatment. From simple 60-minute offerings, to expanded 120-minute rituals to comprehensive 5-hour experiences that begin with a Copal Cleansing Ritual followed by signature facial and body treatments and include a light lunch break, spa experiences at Naviva are fully tailored to the guest and their needs. Naviva’s two signature 5-hour wellness journeys include:

• The Creativity Retreat: A transcendent experience to revive the mind and nourish the body. The retreat begins with Naviva’s Nature Massage and Naturaleza Body Scrub, followed by a Cristalmind Shirodhara Clarity revealing ritual. Guests are then guided on a journey of Expressive Art Therapy, and the experience is complete with an enlivening Gemstone Facial.
• The Refuge Retreat: The ultimate cocooning experience to awaken the senses and deliver a regenerative reset and transformation. Guests are blindfolded throughout the Naturaleza Body Scrub, Sound Healing, and Mayan Mud Massage, before they reawakened with a Warm Bath and Gemstone Facial.

Naviva’s House of Heat

Temazcal ceremonies originated with the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica and were used for spiritual healing, purification, and health enrichment. To this day, ceremonies are guided by a dedicated curandero, a traditional native healer who have often inherited and learned the skills to practice temazcal ceremonies from the generation before them. This is true for Naviva’s curanderos, including Marciano Corona Ramirez, who learned how to facilitate ceremonies from his grandfather, uncles and elder brothers.

In concert with a dedicated curandero, Naviva’s custom Mexican House of Heat presents traditional yet tailored temazcal journeys that result in mind-body awakenings. These personalized ceremonies can pivot from a variety of focal points and levels of intensity, designed to test strength, resolve, stamina, and vulnerability and to foster healing physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Naviva’s temazcal experiences include private Gratitude, Devotion, and Rebirth Ceremonies, as well as community New Moon and Full Moon Ceremonies.

The temazcal’s design and experience represents a return to the womb of Mother Earth. The egg-shaped dome features a ceremonial fire pit with hot rocks infused with therapeutic herbs, seating inspired by traditional Mayan stools, a pre- and post-ceremony gathering space, and an outdoor shower area. The architecture reflects on ancient rituals and forms and translates them into a contemporary setting, inviting guests to revel in the spirituality and symbolism of these rituals.

Wellness Through Nature

Nature serves as an antidote to many of the stresses of modern life, and a stay at Naviva offers a singular opportunity to reconnect with oneself and the natural world.  The Resort’s robust program of wellness experiences is tailored to both physical and mental wellbeing and rooted in the power of nature.

Mar Gym is an open-air fitness centre that redefines strength training, set against the backdrop of sweeping Pacific views. In place of traditional dumb bells and hand weights, boulders and trees are the tools fitness afficionados can engage to build their strength and test their limits. Whether on their own or as part of a guided training experience with one of Naviva’s experts, guests will physically connect with nature through every lift and with every breath.

Recovery, discovery and renewal are the focuses at the cliffside Risco Terrace, from healing sound baths and breathwork experiences to grounding yoga and meditation practices. Experiences at Risco Terrace promote wellbeing by immersing guests in tangible and intangible aspects of nature, from the sound of roaring waves crashing against the rocks below, to the gentle breezes that flow along the coast and across guest’s skin.

With a network of trails through 48 acres (19 hectares) of verdant coastal jungle, hikes and runs through Naviva’s private peninsula immerse guests fully into the beauty of Punta Mita. Expert guides can accompany guests along the private trails, sharing their knowledge of the land and its native flora and fauna. On their pursuit towards physical wellbeing, guests have the advantage of Naviva’s stunning surrounding environment that serves as their personal playground.

Whether seeking rest and renewal or activity and adventure, Naviva offers endless wellness experiences through connection with nature, invigorating the mind, body and soul with every stay.