Best After-Dark Wellness Experiences to Enjoy Under the Moon

Wellness has long been affiliated with the daytime—whether for sunrise hikes, spa days, or more. However, the latest trend is here to flip this concept on its head, with nighttime wellness beginning to dominate spa & wellness programming across the globe. As predicted by the Global Wellness Summit, this new trend has begun to immerge across some of the world’s most luxurious hotels & spas, connecting guests with nature and each other—well beyond sunset.

Please see below for four of the best after-dark wellness experiences to enjoy under the moon this summer—from full moon yoga in Jamaica to a restorative Reiki Journey in Grand Cayman these are sure to leave a memorable impression on night dwellers and typically daytime wellness aficionados alike.

1. Enjoy full moon yoga under the stars—and on the beach—in Jamaica. The Tryall Club recently unveiled a new spa, and with it, new programming that provides spa-goers with special offerings under the stars. The Spa at Tryall hosts full moon yoga classes on the beach, welcoming new beginnings from the cosmos. Practicing yoga under the moon allows for the ultimate healing opportunity to help realign your body and spirit with the assistance of the powerful force. The energy of a full moon draws its power from the force of prana (life force energy), which allows individuals to experience a feeling of fullness and upward-moving energy when they are out. For more information on the Spa at Tryall treatment offerings, please visit the website HERE.

1. Calm your mind and cleanse your spirit after dark in Los Cabos. Montage Los Cabos offers several curated immersive, nighttime wellness experiences that lead guests to find inner peace and rejuvenation. One of the highlights is the Canopy of Stars treatment designed to cleanse the spirit, calm the mind, and reconnect with the universe. Led by Montage Los Cabos’ knowledgeable shaman, guests are guided through a journey of self-discovery as they explore the constellations and unlock the secrets of the cosmos. Beyond the Spa, guests are invited to spend the night under the stars, share stories around the fire, and stargaze just 10 minutes away from the resort lights at Dos Arroyos Glamping site. For those interested in marine adventures, Montage’s Dive Center, the first in Los Cabos and only 5-Star PADI resort, offers night diving experiences where guests can explore the depths of the ocean and spot bioluminescent fish and coral lit up by the moon and stars. Additionally, guests can find Zen with moonlit yoga sessions on the beach. 

1. Enjoy Moonlight Reiki Journey on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. Experience the magic of nighttime healing at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa. Just 32 steps from the shore, guests can now rejuvenate their energy and release stress with a Reiki session under the stars. In a serene hut by the beach, accompanied by the soothing sounds of the waves and the gentle ocean breeze, guests will enjoy a 60-minute session with the island’s only Reiki specialist. Through gentle touch and focused energy, the Reiki practitioner channels a universal life force to restore balance and harmony to the body, mind, and spirit. Let tensions dissolve and emerge renewed, recharged, and deeply connected to the tranquil beauty of the oceanic night.

Stargazing with Wilderness in Namibia’s Sossusvlei Desert, a certified Dark Sky Reserve — Located on 27,00 acres of pristine desert landscape, Wilderness Little Kulala is in the heart of Namibia’s Sossusvlei Desert – a certified Dark Sky Reserve. With 11 suites, each with their own sleep out deck and star bed, Wilderness’ Little Kulala lodge offers guests truly unparalleled stargazing and enhanced connectivity with the restorative powers of nature, and the heavens above. With The Namib renowned for its clear night skies and lack of light pollution, Little Kulala is the ideal spot from which to see the Milky Way stretching overhead, alongside Magellanic Cloud bursts and thousands of groupings of stars seen few other places in the world. Wilderness guides lead nighttime sky explorations so guests can learn more about and have a deeper understanding of the constellations and planets they’re seeing. Guests at Little Kulala can expect to be awe-inspired by the night skies and during the day, guests can enjoy hot-air ballooning excursions to see the vast desert landscapes from above, game drives through the Namib, and leisurely afternoons in their private plunge pool.