Arizona’s Mii amo spa, for a serious reboot

The Spirit of the New Moon treatment begins with guests writing down their “intention” while enjoying a warm foot bath with colored gemstones. The gemstones and water aim to amplify the energy of the guest’s intention, or a plan or feeling to manifest.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Mii amo spa in Sedona is situated in the beautiful red rocks of Arizona. The path to the front entrance’s native landscaping of prickly pear cactus, aloe, pinon and cottonwood reflect the area.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

At the entrance to Mii amo spa, the blue curve is the only curved space in the building, the Crystal Grotto. Latillas in the wood shade structure above throw decorative shadows across the path at different times of the day.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The blue curve is the only curved space in the building, the Crystal Grotto. Latillas in the wood shade structure above throw decorative shadows across the path at different times of the day.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The setup for the specialty spa treatment Inner Quest includes sage to cleanse and purify, a Pendleton blanket to wrap the guests, creating a sweat-lodge feeling, and a drum used in ceremonies and rituals.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

A feather used by therapists when burning fragrant dried sage, which cleanses and protects the space. The Pendleton blanket is used in the spa treatment Hozhooji, the Mii amo Blessing.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Server Beverly Fisher on the job at Mii amo Cafe, which serves made-to-order cuisine from an open kitchen. Guests eat at a long communal table.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The table is set with fruit smoothies from the juice bar, a quinoa burger, grilled cheese sandwich and fresh fruit. Guests can also eat out in the patio.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The Crystal Grotto is a circular space inspired by a Native American kiva with the four elements represented. Light comes in from an oculus in the domed ceiling, which focuses the sun directly on the crystal on the day of the summer solstice at noon.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Guests Lou Kirchen and Amy Hayes enter the cairn garden. Choosing a stone and stacking a cairn can be a meditative and contemplative experience.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Indoor pool with built-in music.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Crystals in the boutique.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Crystal bottles of flower essences layered in oil and water in the boutique. They are used for aura-soma color therapy, one of the more popular treatments at Mii amo spa.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The Medicine Wheel is one of many ways a guest can meditate surrounded by nature.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

A circular driveway shows the native landscape and red canyon wall.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The canyon walls of Boynton Canyon, made red by iron oxide.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Chapel of the Holy Cross is built in the red rocks of Arizona in Sedona.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Inside the Chapel of the Holy Cross.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Bell Rock in Sedona.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Court House Rock and Bell Rock in Sedona.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Metal sculpture with lighted kokopelli.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

A cactus against a dramatic sunset in Tonopah, Ariz., off Interstate 10.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The dusk sky from Sunset Point, off Interstate 17.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)