4 RELEASE TENSION WITH A MASSAGE Make pampering a priority with a steaming hot-rock massage, or the multifaceted Sacred Prickly Pear Body Treatment, including a luxe body mask, steam and massage. Many spa treatments at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass’ Aji Spa and Salon in Chandler are inspired by local Pima and Maricopa Indian traditions. Experience Aji’s signature Indigenous Collection for ingredients like red clay, aloe and salt. 5 REFLECT OVER TEA Who doesn’t love a little divination with their tea? Discover your best future self with a ritual tea leaf reading at Agave, the Arizona Spa and Salon in Scottsdale. Drink a cup with Agave’s resident tea-leaf reader and astrologer to answer life’s biggest questions. After the tea is finished, the leaves at the bottom are swirled before interpretation begins—and your future is revealed. Aji Spa and Salon, Chandler CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ARIZONA GOAT YOGA, GOATYOGA.COM; SHERATON GRAND AT WILD HORSE PASS; COURTESY OF SEDONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM BUREAU; CHRISTIAN PETERSEN; SETH MARCUS; FACING PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: SEDONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM BUREAU; JACK OLSON; IKRC GRAND CANYON Arizona Goat Yoga, Gilbert 6 7 STRETCH WITH A YOGA CLASS Find your inner “Om” with nature-infused yoga, whether it be with tutu-wearing goats or paired with a scenic hike. Gilbert’s own Arizona Goat Yoga features classes full of baby goats, prancing and clambering across yogis’ outstretched backs. Or, head out with Vortex Yoga Hiking in Sedona , where you’ll traipse through majestic red-rock scenery before settling in for some seriously stretchy downward-facing dog. SAVOR SPECIALTY CHOCOLATE Dark choco-late isn’t just delicious. This tasty treat is high in antioxidants and chock full of nutrients like iron, copper and magnesium. So, sample away—guilt free—during your next wellness adventure. At ChocolaTree in Sedona, you’ll enjoy exquisitely crafted truffles infused with ingredients like mesquite, sprouted almond butter and lavender oil. Pause at Monsoon Chocolate in Tucson for its delectable Cocoa Nib Horchata, brewed with real cocoa nibs. Or sample the smooth, dark finish of Zak’s Chocolate bars in Scottsdale. Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon L’Apothecary Sedona Nature Spa, Sedona 8 Monsoon Chocolate, Tucson HARNESS THE POWER OF GEMSTONES Bring your body into balance with a soothing Gemstone Healing Massage at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain in Marana. Dip a toe into energy work with this fun body treatment that includes gemstone placement along key pressure points during massage. You’ll rebalance your chakras and alleviate daily stress. 9 10 HANDCRAFT YOUR OWN BATH SOAKS AND SCRUBS Mix your own fragrance from flowers and herbs, and then bring it home to enjoy again and again. L’Apothecary Sedona Nature Spa ’s signature blending station offers a truly diverse botanical mix, ideal for concocting delectable scents. You can use your creation as part of a custom massage complete with aromatherapy. BEAT YOUR PERSONAL RECORD Make fitness your focus with a trip based around an athletic event. Reserve your spot in Fort McDowell’s relay-style Ragnar Trail Arizona race for 120 miles of trail running and camping under the stars. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon , along with its shorter 10k and 5k, boasts live music along a race path spanning Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale. Or, walk or run the Bisbee 1000 The Great Stair Climb for lung-busting ups and winding roads. 29
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