“A rich tableau of images and designs, based on traditional motifs, reflects the beauty and mystery of the desert and its people,” spa directors promise. “The circular patterns visible throughout depict the cycles of life and the connection of all living things to each other and to the land. Intricate tile mosaics on the floor under each of the four domes tell stories about the traditional ways of life such as, creation, the four directions, twin boys and the clouds, masked dancer, butterfly and corn and tobacco. … stories that entertain, educate and inspire.”
The Ongam Hobin sacred salt wrap, for instance, uses indigenous oils and a range of techniques to help seal in positive energy while extracting negative energy.
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Aji Spa, A Journey of Sacred Doctrines
Original, distinctively unique, and highly regarded, Aji Spa in Chandler, Arizona, part of the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, offers the only authentic Native American spa menu in existence.
Aji, meaning ‘sanctuary’ in the Pima language, is named after a mountain range on the Gila River Indian Community where women and children used to seek safe haven during times of war. Nowadays people visit the haven of Aji for a different reason—to take advantage of healing journeys for the mind, body, and spirit, all part of an Indigenous Collection developed by Pima and Maricopa Tribal cultural caretakers.