Reconnect and reinvigorate your senses at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa

Nestled in the Sonoran Desert, just outside Scottsdale, Arizona CIVANA is a destination wellness spa resort that offers a path to a happier, healthier you.

Move. Be Still. Connect. Let Go. Whatever you seek, you can find it at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa.

From being bathed in a sea of sound to sunrise hikes, CIVANA offers 10+ daily complimentary wellness classes that draw on varied disciplines and techniques.

CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa centre’s around four pillars Movement, Spa, Nourishment and Discovery.

Movement

Every day CIVANA offers more than a dozen complimentary movement and fitness classes – everything from a morning hike and aerial yoga to myofascial release and TRX training.

And if not moving is your idea of wellness you will find three pools on property, all within reach of a snack or cocktail.

You have the flexibility to do as much or as little as you like during your stay at CIVANA.

Spa

CIVANA’s state-of-the-art spa has 22 treatment rooms offering a wide range of therapeutic and rejuvenating treatments focused on healing through water.

Their Aqua Vitality circuit which contains a Kneipp walk, Sanarium and Cold Deluge, coupled with a Watsu therapy pool, 25-meter pool, sundeck, salon, and more will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Nourishment

CIVANA culinary philosophy is born from the belief that true health is grounded in nature.

The culinary offering is plant rich (not exclusive to plants) the food is seasonal, and offers a broad range of menu options suitable for everyone.

Discovery

CIVANA provides paths of change, growth, and discovery – be it through appreciation for the natural beauty, new experiences or a deeper understanding of the self.

Whether your version of wellness is a glass of wine with a friend or meditation on the yoga lawn CIVANA empowers you to choose.

The Vibe at CIVANA 

Think movement (or not) meditation (or not), outdoor adventures, access to a world renowned wellness guides, healers and a world class spa.  Feeling in awe of the beautiful nature setting.

Relaxing by the pool. Delicious food and drinks. Staying in comfortable accommodation that is wellness retreat inspired.

Free time to relax, recharge and to pick and choose what you want to do each day during your stay.

Classes

CIVANA offer 100+ complimentary fitness, personal growth and spiritual classes each week that draw on varied disciplines and techniques.

Whether you are looking to tap into mindfulness by learning meditation or strengthening your core with one of our many yoga offerings you can take part in a class that is right for you.

If group classes aren’t your thing CIVANA offer private classes to meet your individual needs in a more intimate setting.

The Spa

Embark on a personalised spa journey featuring treatments to heal, cleanse and restore the body mind soul.

The Spa at CIVANA offers therapy through the use of their water hydrotherapy thermal circuit of hot and cold pools, cool waterfall shower, and a Sanarium offering humidity and heat from within.

There are both physical and energetic benefits to ‘taking the waters’, as it is an ancient tradition of healing that helps with cleansing and rejuvenation.

Water plays an essential role in healing the body and calming the mind.

Every spa experience begins with these water rituals to help you relax and unwind.

From The Spa Menu 

SPA it Girl suggests trying these CIVANA signature wellness spa treatments:

Spirit Of The Desert 

120 min | $435 USD | $620 AUD

Absorb the healing power of the desert and tap into your intention in this 2-hour transformative journey. Begin with a guided meditation to help you focus on the present, with added sound bowls to ground and connect.

Vibration touches every part of our being. Not only heard through our ears but felt in every cell in our body. To remind us of our wholeness.

Your massage therapist will use steam-warmed poultices filled with delicate flowers and natural herbs to form a powerful herbal elixir.

Experience this ancient art of gentle warm pressure to relieve muscle tension and renewed feelings of balance. Rhythmic strokes combined with a soothing massage of nutrient rich oils are applied to promote natural rebalancing of body, mind, and spirit.

Medicine Garden Scrub 

60 min | $235 USD | $335 AUD

Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”

Mankind has relied on the healing and nourishing benefits of herbs, plants, botanicals, and fruits for decades to restore our vitality, provide adequate nutrients, and prevent illness.

CIVANA’s traditional medicine wheel provides a source of inspiration and wellness for your full-body exfoliation treatment.

All you need to do is choose an intention that best meets your goals and then allow your therapist to buff, brighten, and help restore your inner glow.

What Makes This Spa Different? 

Definitely the Water Therapy and Aqua Therapy Circuit.

As you can take a journey through varying temperatures in a European-designed Kneipp hot/cold wading pool and Tepidarium therapeutic soaking pool.

They also have the only KLAFS SANARIUM® in the USA.

Awaken your senses in a cold deluge shower and feel alive.

This unique therapeutic circuit is one of the most important healing rituals at CIVANA spa, and contrast therapy modalities in the Aqua Therapy Circuit are designed to increase circulation and promote relaxation.

The Spa at CIVANA encourages you to begin your  spa journey with this water therapy experience.

Accomodation 

CIVANA offer comfortable wellness inspired rooms with modern amenities.

Included in Your Stay 

You will have access to daily wellness experiences; from mindfulness, movement, culinary, personal growth to outdoor adventure and creative arts.

Along with access to 5,000+ sq ft of fitness, yoga, & meditation spaces, and nearby hiking/biking trails.

The ability to connect with on-site wellness experts with opportunity for private sessions.

Access to restful amenities, including the main resort pool.

Comfortable overnight accommodation.

Complimentary bikes to explore Carefree, Arizona

Complimentary self-parking.

Complimentary CIVANA water bottle with access to on-property FloWater alkaline water hydration stations.

Good To Know Tips

The Spa is open daily 9am to 7pm

CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa is for 14 years of age and older.

Let CIVANA transform the way you feel from within.

Location

CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa

37220 Mule Train Road
Carefree 85377
Arizona
USA

www.civanacarefree.com

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