The human connection to water runs deep. Our planet is 70% water, our bodies are composed of 60% water, and we begin life floating in the warmth of our mother’s womb. It’s no wonder that the rhythmic sound of the ocean has an almost mystical ability to soothe our souls. At the Four Seasons Resorts and Residences, Cabo San Lucas, Cabo Del Sol, this profound relationship with water is celebrated in the Ocean Sound Healing Session at the Tierra Mar Spa—an experience designed to harmonize mind, body, and spirit through the power of sound healing.
The spa’s treatments use ancient traditions with contemporary wellness practices to create immersive healing experiences. “People who join us want to go beyond the mainstream spa experience, so our focus is on providing personal journeys of healing,” says Alejandra Bustamante, the resort’s Spa & Fitness Director and Wellness Coach. The Ocean Sound Healing Session is a perfect embodiment of this philosophy, offering guests a journey guided by Bustamante. With over two decades of expertise in holistic healing, fitness, and traditional Mexican techniques, Bustamante curates a deeply restorative experience rooted in the vibrations of the ocean.
At the heart of this session is sound therapy—a practice that uses vibrations to promote relaxation, balance, and well-being. The healing symphony includes the tones of quartz bowls, seven metal bowls, and most importantly, the ocean drum, an instrument that recreates the sounds of both rolling and crashing waves. These sounds activate the parasympathetic nervous system, shifting the body into a state of deep relaxation. Unlike loud, sudden noises that put us on high alert, the gentle, rhythmic sounds of water tell our brains that we are safe, lowering stress hormones and encouraging the release of dopamine—the “feel-good” hormone responsible for tranquility and pleasure.
The Ocean Waves session at Tierra Mar is a true gift of nature. You’ll end the session with a renewed sense of peace and balance. The spa’s name, “Tierra Mar,” meaning “land by the sea,” draws inspiration from Baja’s expansive coastline and the Kumiai tribe, who have preserved the ancestral knowledge of native plants and their healing benefits.