it in a more healthy way. One main characteristic in wellness travel is the requirement of the traveler’s direct activity in the experience, as in reactive vs proactive wellness. Even if the journey is about relaxing spa treatments, the implication of movement, the interaction involved on a physical level, causes the body to experience activity, to make the experience its own, which causes change and reaction on a deeper (soul) level.


Countries where tourism has already flourished can serve to create a solid wellness tourism model. Thailand and Costa Rica are two captivating destinations that exemplify the fusion of natural environment, education, sustainability and health. Thailand offers the powerfully healing tradition of Thai massage, which now attracts


tourists and 12


students from all over the world to experience and learn. Costa Rica offers rich and abundant natural resources such as primary rainforests,


natural hot springs,


and active volcanoes among others. Eco-tourism remains in the top three industries for this small country, bringing 1.92 billion USD year. In much the same way as eco-tourism has flourished in Costa Rica, wellness tourism can bring Mexico an opportunity to


create


an competitive industry focused on consciousness of health and well- being not only for the thousands of visitors who come to Mexico each year, but for the Mexican population as well.


Regardless which type of travel


or pilgrimage is made, the inner journey is full of self discovery. If the journey of a thousand miles begins


with one small step, the next step can be the start of the journey of a lifetime. In the noble words of Jack Kerouac, “Live, travel, adventure, bless, and don’t be sorry.” ― Jack Keroua


Bonnie Baker Associated Editor


Satteva Spa and Wellness Concepts is a company dedicated to spa consulting,


wellness sustainable lifestyles. education, and Satteva offers


Weekend Wellness programs and travel experiences around Mexico, and expanding into other areas of Latin America. Wellness programs propose activities


with or a physical, participation,


contact info@satteva.com www.satteva.com


www.spaprofessionalmexico.com artistic,


ecological, and psychological nature. For more information about Satteva programs


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