Cenote Underwater Photography

Shibari Tulum has a large open-air cenote that was considered sacred by the Maya. The hotel offers Cenote Underwater Photography sessions, which are open to everyone and take place in shallow water or near a rock you can hold onto. A good comfort level in the water is helpful, but there is no actual swimming involved in the photoshoot. The sessions require comfortable bathing suits and several beautiful outfits, and the photographer provides post-production editing to create stunning images of you in this awe-inspiring natural environment.
The cenote’s pure waters invite you to bask in sheer beauty and reconnect with nature. You don't need to hold your breath for a long time: Photos taken just inches away from the surface are often clients' favorites, thanks to their beautiful mirror-like effect. Each photo goes through meticulous post-production editing to remain 100% true to your natural beauty.

Yoga

Experience unique yoga sessions amid the Tulum jungle in the peaceful harmony of Shibari’s forest setting. Immerse yourself in this ancestral practice to connect deeply to your inner self and the vibrant nature that surrounds us.

Our practice works to untie the knots that have bound you to a routine and the hustle-bustle of daily life, to let go into balanced tranquility. Experience yoga’s transformative power to shift your outlook and move into a new place of peaceful awareness.

Daily classes for all levels, from beginner to advanced practice. Class offerings include Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, and Yoga Nidra.

Meditation

The ancient practice of meditation in Tulum offers vast benefits, from a clear, calm mind, to understanding yourself, and letting go of the knots of illusion. Come release stress and live fully in the present moment.

At Shibari, our instructors guide you in this daily discipline during your stay, to discover or continue to develop a deeply nourishing practice.   

Ceremonies

Cacao Ceremony

The Cacao Ceremony is a profound, transformative experience connecting you to the ancestral wisdom of cacao.  During the ceremony, we guide you through meditations and rituals to help you liberate emotional blocks and reach new mental clarity. Using only organic, sustainably-grown cacao of the highest quality, our facilitators are highly trained to accompany you in a secure, respectful process.

Cacao ceremonies are an ancient practice that have been used by indigenous people of Central and South America for thousands of years. Cacao is considered a sacred medicine with healing and nurturing powers, connecting us to Mother Earth and all of her nature. Under the gentle care of our facilitators, you’ll finish this safe, nurturing ceremony with a better understanding of yourself, and a feeling of profound transformation. 

If you are seeking an unforgettable, unique experience that will leave you with your heart wide open and a fresh, clear mind, join us at our Cacao Ceremony!

Ceremonies

Cenote Ceremony

In this blessing ceremony using the sacred waters of a Maya cenote, we honor nature and connect ourselves to the ancestral wisdom of our region’s indigenous people. The Tulum Maya cenotes’ water is considered sacred for its purity, giving it curative and cleansing properties to help us wash our body, mind, and spirit.

During the ceremony, we thank the spirits for their presence and guidance, make offerings to our Mother Earth, and purify and nourish our bodies with her sacred water.  You will complete the ceremony with a profound feeling of connection and harmony.

If you are seeking a transformative experience that immerses you in nature and brings you inner peace, we invite you to this cenote water blessing ceremony.

Ceremonies

Full Moon Ceremony

This full moon ceremony in the Maya tradition is a magical, transformative experience that will connect you with lunar energy and indigenous ancestral wisdom. During the ceremony, we will carry out rituals, make offerings to honor the spirits and ask for their guidance and protection. We’ll light candles, offer fruit and flowers, and sing sacred songs.

It’s an opportunity to connect with nature and universal energy, liberate emotional blocks, and find mental clarity. You will finish the ceremony full of universal energy, deeply connected and transformed.

If you are seeking a unique, unforgettable experience that will leave your heart open and your mind newly clear, we invite you to join us under the full moon at this sacred ceremony in the Maya tradition.

Workshops

Shibari Workshop

In our Shibari knotting workshop, we invite you to explore the therapeutic and creative uses of tying knots around your body. You’ll learn several different knotting techniques and how to apply them to different parts of the body to alleviate stress and tension.

Our workshop’s focus is on creativity and self-expression, and we’ll guide you to be able to experiment with different knot patterns and techniques. We’ll encourage you to explore your creativity and apply the knots in your own unique way to maximize sensual pleasure.