The age-old tradition of infusing water with gems dates back thousands of years, but as of late, it’s taking the spa world by storm.
Nestled amongst the red rocks of Sedona, Ariz. Amara Spa is the first in the state to introduce VitaJuwel gem water to its storefront, and they can barely keep it in stock. With a variety of gemstone blends available, each mixture of crystals focuses on a different element to harness the mind, body and spirit. From fostering tranquility to regulating the metabolic energies of the body and achieving the perfect balance before meditation, there’s a gemstone blend for just about every need.
Travelers from all over the world head to Sedona to reconnect spiritually with the local environment, explore the fabled vortexes and to connect with the metaphysical energy for which Sedona has become famous. The spa, located at Kimpton Amara Resort and Spa, is now selling VitaJuwel Gemstone vials (starting from $84), decanters (from $48) and ViA on-the-go bottles (from $78) with seven carefully selected gemstone blends:
- Wellness (Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Clear Quartz): As the most popular of the VitaJuwel gemstone blends, this basic, well-balanced composition has been used to inspirit water for hundreds of years. Crystal experts claim that amethyst strengthens awareness and rose quartz fosters tranquility which makes for the perfect balance before meditation.
- Fitness (Red Jasper, Magnesite, Clear Quartz): After an intense workout or yoga training, rejuvenate the body and mind as the red jasper crystals are said to regulate the metabolic energies of the body while the magnesite brings a calming effect to your emotions.
- Inner Purity (Aquamarine, Clear Quartz): This peaceful combination will make you feel like you just jumped in the ocean. Aquamarine means “water of the sea” and this gentle stone is said to be calming, soothing and cleansing and also a stimulant for spiritual awareness.
- Five Elements (Amethyst, Chacedony, Petrified Wood, Rose Quartz, Ocean Chalcedony): For the perfect mind, body and spirit balance, each aspect of life is symbolized by one of five elements in this gem blend: wood for growth, water for reflection, earth for grounding, metal for strength and fire for passion.
- Balance (Sodalite, Clear Quartz): These crystals blend harmoniously to help you achieve the ultimate life balance. Sodalite, the stone of logic, rationality and efficiency is known for its healing breaches as the clear quartz attunes to your higher self.
- Cupid’s Kiss (Rose Quartz): It’s all about the love. Rose quartz is known as the love stone and its energetic hallmark is that of unconditional love which opens the heart chakra to all forms of love: self-love, family love, platonic love and romantic love. These crystals are best known for emotional healing and easing loneliness, heartache and aids forgiveness and self-forgiveness.
- Vitality (Emerald, Clear Quartz): To be a person of vitality, you must hold exuberant physical strength and mental vigor. This gem blend prepares you for just that as the emerald is said to enhance perception and personal power while the clear quartz protects against negativity.
With six treatment rooms, the full-service spa offers massages, facials, body treatments, foot and hand rituals, nail services and a variety of perfectly paired spa packages. Amara Spa also boasts a private yoga studio with complimentary daily classes for resort guests, eucalyptus steam rooms, men’s and women’s locker rooms with showers and a retail boutique selling all-natural products.
To learn more about Kimpton Amara Resort and Spa and to book your next spa treatment, visit www.amararesort.com or call 928 282 6088.
