Mind, Body & Soul

Envision an escape destination in the iconic Southwest where each guest experience is customized and unique. Imagine incomparable dining choices and innumerable wellness options for relaxation and rejuvenation. 

This is Amangiri Resort in southern Utah, a luxurious retreat that immerses visitors in its desert setting, where they are whisked away from the worries of daily life. “Amangiri embodies its name, ‘peaceful mountain,’ in every aspect of our guest experience,” says Pantelis Korovilas, assistant general manager at Amangiri. “Overlooking the beautiful desert scenery and the Southwest’s iconic flat-topped mesa rock formations, Amangiri is the perfect place to gain inner peace, escape from daily life, and be one with the outdoors in the majestic region of the Colorado Plateau.”

This intimate and exclusive 34-suite resort blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings, enabling guests to enjoy the 900 protected acres of desert beauty from any spot within the grounds. Designed as an inclusive experience, each stay includes meals and non-alcoholic beverages, plus access to amenities that cater to any traveler’s desires. 

The resort centers around its swimming pool, with muted, natural tones to match its surroundings and an impressive rock escarpment. The locale also offers several dining options, lounge areas, a library, a boutique, and a renowned 25,000-square-foot spa area with a fitness center and Pilates and yoga studios.

The Aman Spa at Amangiri offers five indoor and outdoor treatment suites flanked by views of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The menu draws on “world healing traditions and spa journeys designed to restore balance, harmony, health, and beauty” through services like massage and beauty treatments, hydrotherapy and flotation options, and an array of movement-based wellness options.

In celebration of the resort’s 15th anniversary this year, the Aman Spa has unveiled several new experiences that harness the natural elements around the resort to renew the body and mind. 

Yoga on the Rocks: Take a short hike to the top of a rock formation, where you can enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of the Colorado Plateau. Once you reach the top, Amangiri’s resident fitness and yoga specialist will guide you through a personalized movement session to balance and ground you.

Thermal Therapy: This combines the power of fire and water to tap into the therapeutic benefits of a sauna, steam room, and cold plunge circuit.

Ai Chi and Aqua Shiatsu: Both of these experiences utilize the support of water to enable a lighter feeling and a focus on relaxation. Ai Chi optimizes energy flow by drawing on Tai Chi and Qi Gong, ancient harmonizing practices, while Aqua Shiatsu offers hands-on stretching and massage immersed in water. 

Mindfulness Walk: Disconnect from the world around you in the remote desert landscape and ground yourself during this guided exercise.

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Responses (ASMR) Wellness Session: Tap into the power of your senses in the Flotation Pavilion as you are immersed in sensory changes like soft chimes and whispered communication, ambient lighting, and gentle physical touch. These stimulate a sense of serenity that lasts long beyond the therapy.

Dark Exposure Sessions: These are individual experiences intended to encourage balance and harmony while experiencing a form of sensory deprivation. The session includes meditation and breathwork to foster a connection to the self. 

In-Pavilion Wellness at Camp Sarika: Just a short hike or drive from the main resort, Camp Sarika by Amangiri provides an intimate, back-to-nature experience with 10- and 2-bedroom canvas-topped pavilions, each with a private plunge pool. Camp Sarika offers its own restaurant, spa, and wellness services in the pavilions, walking trails, and activities.

Open Sky Sound Journey: Begin with a hike to the natural amphitheater, where an immersive sound bowl experience awaits to promote relaxation and a euphoric sense of expansion. Then, enjoy a therapeutic massage. 

Mindfulness Path Journey: This experience includes a walking meditation, breathwork, and yoga and ends with a myofascial release to focus on re-patterning the chains of connective tissue in the body for greater postural support.

Fire Pit Aromatherapy: A guided meditation featuring the melting and burning of essential oils in ice, incense, and dried plants that promotes grounding through aroma progression. 

In addition to these immersive and transformative wellness offerings, Amangiri’s location lends itself to unending exploration right in its own backyard. With 12 miles of designated walking trails, UTV tours, and e-bikes, guests can tap into whatever kind of fitness adventure thrills they seek that restore them. Plus, it’s the only resort in the U.S. to feature via ferrata hikes—thrilling, rock-face climbs.

No matter what kind of escape you’re looking for, Amangiri’s unique, tailor-made experiences at this “peaceful mountain” are sure to rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul.