Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (May 7, 2018) -Groups meeting at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit now have a new creativity inspiring teambuilding activity to participate in: Mandala Coloring. Taking place in Se Spa, this 60-minute activity will be presented by a spa valet. First, the meaning and history of the mandala will be explained, followed BY a relaxation activity and then the coloring of an oversized design for the team. Coloring mandalas has numerous benefits for the brain including helping develop mental abilities, stimulating creativity and inducing a state of calm. This activity also is considered a spiritual ritual that facilitates an interior illumination and activates the two hemispheres of the brain, developing cognitive abilities and aiding in concentration. This psychotherapy technique is recommended both in the therapeutic field as in art therapy and as an individual and group relaxation technique. Healthy snacks and spa water will be offered during the activity. At the end, participants will be given a small mandala as a gift for a take away. The cost is $20 per person, with a minimum of 12 people. Other mindful meeting breaks at the resort include a dreamcatcher workshop, aromatherapy and even a workshop to create one's own mandala in a bowl of water with flowers.

Velas Resorts has catered to MICE Industry needs for over 25 years with resorts that feature excellence in service, world-class hospitality, beautifully appointed accommodations, signature Luxury All-Inclusive, superb facilities and expansive Convention Centers. For more information on Velas Resorts Meetings or to make a reservation, please call 1-888-505-8399 or visit https://velasmeetingsmexico.com/. 

About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit:

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort set on 206 acres of pristine jungle and mangroves and with the finest white sand beach in the Riviera Maya. Guests can choose among three separate ambiances, including adults-only oceanfront, family-friendly ocean view and a Zen-like tropical setting, embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula's jungle. All 539 designer-like suites are exceptionally spacious, more than 1,100 square feet each, all with balconies, and some with private plunge pools. All feature fully stocked mini bars, L'Occitane amenities, artisanal tequila, and Nespresso coffee machines. Bathrooms deserve special mention with walk in glass shower, deep soaking Jacuzzi tubs and marble interior. Eight restaurants, including five gourmet offerings, present a tour through Mexico, Europe and Asia. Cocina de Autor, at the hands of world renowned celebrity chefs Bruno Oteiza, Mikel Alonso and Xavier Pérez Stone, holds the AAA Five Diamond Award, the first all-inclusive restaurant in the world to win this prestigious distinction. Se Spa is the region's largest spa sanctuary at more than 90,000 square feet, known for its authentic Mexican treatments, offerings from around world and signature seven-step water journey. Other features include 24-hour Personal Concierge; 24/7 in-suite service; three swimming pools; two fitness centers; water sports; innovative Kids' Clubs and Teens' Club; baby concierge; Karaoke Bar; Koi Bar; Piano Bar, and business center. The resort offers more than 91,000 square feet of meeting space and outdoor areas for events inclusive of a 31,000-square-foot Convention Center, able to accommodate up to 2,700 guests. The resort has won numerous awards from Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and several other magazines and major companies worldwide, including Virtuoso's Best Spa and TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame. A member of the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts Program, Grand Velas Riviera Maya was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side.