The hidden magic of water

“If there is magic in this planet, it is contained in water”

— Loren Eisley

Water makes up life, water and energy make up our body, and energy gives power to our soul. At Ikal Tulum, we cherish and protect all forms of water, from the one within our guests to our environment. Ikal's privileged location allows water to flow, nourish, and ensemble its energetic power to connect all living things.

Water, a symbol of purity and wisdom, allows the human body to function, embody its true essence and heal. Enjoy water's energetic power by creating a transformative experience that heals the soul, nourishes the body, and awakens the spirit. As you practice in our beautiful oceanfront Shala, may you consider that Water represents wisdom and conscious awareness. It is the life force that unifies our spirit and body.

Move through time and space effortlessly, the ability to be in "the zone" to flow with a higher energetic ability to do what you love gracefully. As Bruce Lee said: "be water, my friend…Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle. It becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, and it becomes the teapot. Water can flow, or it can crash. Be water, my friend." To be like water, accept our surroundings by changing frequencies rather than ourselves. Acceptance of the universe's guidance, as everything seems to flow in a natural cause. Ikal manifests a higher self, a true self in a natural state.

Consider the spiritual significance of water and the gifts it has provided to humankind. Water awakens the spirit. From the sound of the ocean waves to the tranquil state of a river, water can be used as a tool for meditation. Inhale deeply, exhale slowly, and focus your attention on the sound or shape of the water. Ikal's meditation and yoga sessions awaken the senses, and the surrounding bodies of water enable the mind and body to enter a calm and relaxing state.