Elemental rituals
May 12, 2026 - Let the elements fire you up and return you to earth. Explore celestial wonders and local cultures through a total solar eclipse in Ibiza, grounding rituals and breathwork in Asia, and water as a life force across our properties.
Our pick of nature’s rituals to connect you to ancient traditions. And some more modern ones too.
Fire: Cosmic Alignment Eclipse, August 11 to 14, 2026, Ibiza
Witness this summer’s eclipse at Six Senses Ibiza on the White Isle, home to mystics and magical beings, with our Total Solar Eclipse Experience. Spain will be one of the best places to view this awe-inspiring astronomical event.
The island sets the stage for a week of wellness dedicated to reflection and connection. Celebrate the power of this celestial wonder, featuring group meditations and collective intention-setting, guiding you on a memorable journey inward.
You’ll restore balance with well-being activities inspired by nature’s patterns, from sunrise movement sessions to sound healing under starry skies. Workshops and talks explore astrology, mythology, and creative awareness, helping you tap into the spirit of the island and the natural beauty that surrounds you.
Earth: setting intentions in the Seychelles
Félicité moves to its own rhythm. As you step off the boat at Six Senses Zil Pasyon, you can feel it, the air seems to shift and stir as if the island has been waiting for you. A wooden box appears in the hands of your Guest Experience Maker (GEM), your host and guide throughout your stay.
Open the box of white rice grains. Take a palmful and pause. Then whisper your wishes to the rice, so quietly not even the ocean can hear. Do you hope for tranquil rest, for a bold adventure, or for a story worth taking home? Perhaps all three.
With the rice cupped in your hands, the island listens as the ocean waits. When the moment feels right, scatter the grains over the water. They fall in soft arcs, catching the light before sinking into the swell. As the ripples fade, the ocean replies. Fish shimmer upwards to collect your whispered wishes. Offering accepted, Félicité welcomes you with open arms, and your vacation begins.
Air: breathe yourself better in India
In the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, Six Senses Vana has long been a sanctuary for health and healing. Enter a retreat steeped in rituals, both ancient and modern, offering a blend of complementary therapies, Ayurveda, Tibetan Medicine, and yoga. This includes Pranayama, the ancient yogic practice of breath control used to regulate the body’s vital life force, or prana.
Dating back thousands of years, Pranayama was developed by Indian yogis to deepen spiritual connection. Breathwork rituals exist across cultures: the ancient Greeks used breath control to enhance public speaking, while in China, practices such as Qigong and Tai Chi have balanced life energy for millennia.
Breathwork improves sleep, reduces stress, and enhances performance and resilience by activating the vagus nerve. Simple yet powerful, guided breathing calms the mind and leaves you ready to face the world with renewed energy and vitality. In other words, it’s possible to breathe yourself brighter and more blissful.
Water: Six Senses life force
The purity of water helps you find your flow with rituals across the globe. Sink into a Watsu Pool session at Six Senses Kyoto, take a thermae journey through our Roman bathing circuit at Six Senses Rome, or join our hosts at Six Senses Samui for a water ritual inspired by traditional Pāli chanting. Listening to an ancient Thai Buddhist chant accompanied by the melodious sound of pouring water creates a moment of calm reflection and a sense of inner well-being.
Honoring earth’s most precious resource, every Six Senses property bottles its own water on site, which avoids the transportation of almost 2 million plastic bottles a year. It’s just one of our 82 tried-and-tested solutions on our journey to Plastic Freedom.