Going International: Wellness Travel In Mexico

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how and where to go to experience wellness and healing ceremonies like full moon circles, cacao and other plant medicines when traveling in Mexico. So, I figured it would be a good idea to do some updates on resources I’ve been sharing privately when folks reach out to me from Youtube and IG so you, my loves, will also know how and where you can go to have similar experiences.

Most of these community practitioners and healers have ongoing circles that are not always advertised on social, so it's best to message them and get referrals if they are not hosting anything for the month.

Wellness Resources in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Spirituality Riviera Maya for Temezcal, Cacao & Sound Bath healing.

Ceremonias de Cacao for Full moon circles with Cacao & Temezcal.

Gina Perez Amaro, Local Wellness Practitioner and a good contact to reach out to for more info about local events.

Portal Xibalba Community Temple where many ceremonies and wellness circles take place in the nearby jungle of Playa del Carmen.

Wanna stay over night in Pueblo Sacbe? Here’s a cozy listing on Airbnb. Also, check out the temple’s FB as well. They have some contacts for lodging right on their page.

How to visit the private jungle community in Sacbe

Friends of Pueblo Sacbe: This private eco-sustainable community in Playa del Carmen is also, the location that I wrote about here, which includes 5 Things to Do When You Visit. Also, home to Xibalba Temple. Reach out to them or the temple on their FB page for info on how you can access permission to visit. They’re pretty open to it, especially since the on site temple hosts so many community events. There are at least 1-2 community cenotes there that you can dip and dive into once on-site.

Watch the video below to learn more about the Cacao ceremony I had the opportunity to host for the Black Expat community when I lived there. Plus, check out the full playlist for more info about other holistic healing modalities you might encounter on your travels.

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My personal playlist for more info

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Watch the playlist below to learn more about the Cacao ceremony I had the opportunity to host for the Black Expat community when I lived there, plus more info on wellness travel experiences.

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Griots Republic: Ayahuasca & The Black Traveler

Aya Stories | Ayahuasca & The Black Traveler feature story x @GriotsRepublic

I can't pinpoint with certainty why I felt compelled to experience Ayahuasca. It’s said, if it's for you, it will call you. And Muva Aya (my name for her) definitely drew me in. For me, Aya seemed the natural next step in up-leveling my consciousness. To prepare, I watched many videos on Youtube—although, no amount of research can adequately reflect what it’s like....

Read the full article here on Griots Republic.

Watch my story and other transformative testimonies about Muva Aya. on my Youtube playlist below.

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Going International: How to Travel With One Carry-On

Pack your Bag, We’re Going On an Adventure: 1 Month of Outfits in 1 Carry-On, and we're gone!

My eyes have seen the light and the glory of packing minimally so I can move around with maximum ease. On my last jaunt to Mexico, I was super surprised by all the outfit combinations I was able to put together with 1 average-sized roller bag carry on, which housed all of my initial clothes and shoes. Plus, I went and bought 2 additional pairs of shoes, a bag of coffee and other small trinkets to bring home; plus, room for snacks in my personal bag.

My biggest piece of advice if you want to try this minimalist approach to packing and travel is to pick a bright color palette of lightweight pieces, a couple of statement accessories and patterned scarves. Those few adjustments to the way you pack will give you sooo many more options to switch up and add flair to your travel style.

Here’s a list of everything I packed in my actual carry-on, which includes the 24-26 different outfit combinations:

2 tank tops
1 cami
1 flowy top
2 solid skirts (black and white)
1 kimono
1 jumper
2 cotton dresses
2 shorts
1 bikini (2 bottoms)
7 days of undergarments (3 bras, 7-8 panties)
1 long sleeve shirt
1 blazer
3 shoes (later bought 2 more pairs-- a sandal and a walking shoe)
Makeup bag (including Urban Decay shadow palette, full lippies, concealer, mascara, nail polish, the works!)
Jewelry bag
Toiletries (Hack: brought 2 sets, one for my actual carry-on and one set in my personal item)
An additional small electronics bag, including selfie stick, mini ring light, and other random cords and blogger tools
Travel altar with candles, crystals, etc.
Comfort blanket

Personal Item Bag:

Electronics, including my laptop, wireless keyboard, phone, Kindle & chargers
Wallet
Passport
Keys
1 Notebook
1 Journal
The new, previously mentioned walking shoes
Also, my 2nd toiletries stash
Plus, there was room for snacks, which I purchased at my gate.

Check out the video below to see how I made it all fit...

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Ayahuasca In Mexico Pts. 3 & 4: The Integration & Post-Ceremony Insights

Getting to the good stuff. Part 3 & 4 of this story are my faves... so far. Can't wait to see what Muva Aya continues to reveal to me.

Plus, I've included a bonus playlist of videos that I watched before and after, which I've found extremely helpful and supportive on my journey.

Have you thought about or tried any plant medicines? Drop a comment below or hit my line on Youtube or IG and let me know about your experience.

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