Ikal Community Blog
SUMMER SOLSTICE RETREAT -MAYALAND, CHICHEN ITZA
Here is a mini recap about how blessed we were at the SUMMER SOLSTICE RETREAT in MAYALAND, CHICHEN ITZA.
Summer Solstice symbolism: Renewal, abundance, and light
The meaning of the summer solstice is a new beginning, a new turn of the Sun. It is an excellent time to start anew, charged with the energy of the year's longest day.
RESTAURA: THE PATH TOWARD OUR TRUE NATURE
RestAURA 2023 True Nature was a celebration through sacred music, yoga, ceremonies, meditation, prayers, ancestral wisdom, and collective learning that showed us a path to finding our True Nature, connecting body, mind, and heart.
An exploration into the Radiant Power of Women
From February 6 to 10, a sacred community of women from around the world gathered at Chichen Itza in Yucatán, a sacred site for the Maya. Through being together in sisterhood and the awakening of their shared human heart, women reclaimed the power of the divine feminine and realized an enlightened realm for our planet.
Blessings and consecration of Garchen Tara Stupa with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche
In February and March, visit us at IKAL for two weekends of blessings and consecration of the land where the world’s second Tara Stupa will stand. A place to practice love and compassion at all levels that will bring many benefits to the Mayan jungle through meditation and different practices.
To honor those who walked before us
At Ikal we celebrated Dia de Muertos according to the Mayan vision, honoring our ancestors, those who walked before us. A portal between the Mayan underworld and the tangible world was open through which souls walked and our ancestor’s wisdom flowed.
Guided by the energy of different nawales we connected with the souls of the departed through music, food and the traditions of these sacred days.
Re-experience RestAura 2022 @ OFRENDA
An experience centered on honoring the land, learning from tradition holders, and celebrating through music, art, play, and community
The hidden magic of water
Water, a symbol of purity and wisdom, allows the human body to function, embody its true essence and heal. 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 our guests to our environment.
Awakened Heart Summer Solstice Retreat at Chichén Itzá
Last June, the Ikal Family celebrated the first of a series of Awakened Heart Retreats, this time to welcome the Summer Solstice in Chichén Itzá’s sacred grounds with world renowned teachers and Mayan Elders.
Seed Exchange Fair 2022, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.
The time of the Seed Exchange Fair is approaching rapidly for the indigenous peoples of the Yucatan Peninsula. We want to support some native people of our region to continue cultivating the practice of seed exchanges.
RestAura 2022 @ Ofrenda
RestAura 2022 was much more than a gathering. It is a collective prayer that celebrates that we are alive, here, now! Everyone who came did so because they know the importance of honoring the land, learning from tradition holders, and celebrating through music, art, play, and community. The ripples of the love that was shared at RestAura last month still vibrate deep within each of us. The ripples of the blessings, the teachings, the offerings, and the warmth of the sacred fire are still present and will continue to heal us in many ways in the months to come.
Ecstatikal Dance @ Ikal
Recently, we have had the pleasure to host EcstatIkal Dance sessions more often at Ikal. There is hardly a better feeling than letting our bodies express themselves freely, flowing with every second, our hearts cracking open, beating in tempo, fully letting go of control and surrendering to the moment and the music, guided by spectacular guest artists.
Month of Love with Estas Tonne
On the 16th and 18th of this month, we had the honor to host a Sound Journey and an Internal Flight Experience by none other than Estas Tonne. Estas Tonne is a modern-day troubadour who has been traveling around the world with his guitar for over two decades and sharing music solo or in collaborations.
Flying Shala Sessions at Ikal
The Flying Shala Sessions are a series of interactive musical events, where we invite artists from all over the world to perform in our oceanfront yoga Shala.
Familias del Mundo @ Ikal Hotel Tulum
Familias del Mundo is a community-based event where people from all over the world come to represent their countries. At this event, children and their relatives were able to learn about different cultures, traditions, spiritual practices, of different countries of the world!
End of the Year Celebrations and New Beachfront Cabañas
We are so grateful to have been able to end this amazing 2021 surrounded by our beautiful community, our soul family, as well as for all the blessings received and lessons learned throughout the year.
Día de Muertos @ Ikal Tulum
From the 31st of October to the 2nd of November of 2021, we celebrated Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, here at Ikal. We celebrated life & death the traditional Mexican way.
Contact Beyond Contact Course @Ikal
we will have the great privilege to host our first Contact Beyond Contact Dance facilitators training courses (Level 1 & 2) in collaboration with UNITY SPACE.
Dance is a social and integrative practice that connects people. Everybody can dance and facilitate a dance event. It is a healing practice accessible to all.
Vajrasattva, the “100-syllable mantra”
We are beyond excited to receive the very special visit of Lama Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche from the 11th - to the 14th of October. We are equally thrilled to inform you that we are launching our second music single through our label Ikal Records with the participation of Lama Khenpo, which was recorded during his first visit at Ikal.