The benefits of sauna, cold-plunge and contrast therapy...
Alternating between sauna and cold plunge is known as contrast therapy — a practice that amplifies the benefits of both. This cycle supports circulation, improves recovery, sharpens focus, and leaves you with a natural, euphoric high. A full reset.
Focus on wellness.
Warmth, stillness, and space to breathe - true wellness is intentional time for yourself that supports your body, calms the mind, and brings you back into balance.
Connect with nature.
Fresh air, open skies, rustling leaves - time spent outdoors reduces stress, helps you feel grounded, and gently rebalances the nervous system.
Gather and unwind.
Sauna brings people together - it's a space to talk, laugh, share silence, and just be present with the ones who matter most, whether you're celebrating something special or simply making time for each other.
Sauna Therapy Benefits
Saunas help reduce cortisol (your stress hormone), ease anxiety, and promote a deep sense of calm. The increased blood flow to muscles and joints leads to raised levels of beta-endorphins which work to ease pain and stiffness and instil a sense of happiness.
Heat from the sauna increases blood flow to muscles and joints working to relax tense muscles, relieve soreness, and support recovery after physical activity.
As your core temperature rises, blood vessels dilate, boosting circulation and heart health.
Sweating supports your body’s natural detox process by flushing out toxins through the skin.
Regular sauna use may strengthen your immune system by increasing white blood cell activity.
Warming the whole body, inside and out, including the hands and feet is linked to falling asleep quicker and sleeping more deeply for truly restorative rest.
Cold Therapy Benefits
Cold water constricts blood vessels and reduces swelling — ideal for post-exercise recovery.
A cold plunge triggers a rush of dopamine and endorphins, helping boost energy and mood. It also reduces cortisol levels and helps to reset the circadian rhythm, associated with improved sleep quality.
The mental discipline it takes to embrace the cold builds inner strength and clarity.
Cold water tightens pores and smooths the skin, leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalised.
Studies suggest regular cold exposure can help improve immune response and overall vitality by increasing resilience and is also linked to increased white blood cell count.
The contrast between hot and cold improves overall blood flow to tissues and vascular function.
An ancient history of heat and healing...
From Roman bathhouses to Turkish hammams, Nordic saunas to Japanese onsen, cultures across the world have long paid homage to heat as both celebratory and restorative. In Nordic and Baltic traditions, sauna is a way of life - a daily ritual often followed by a plunge into icy seas, lakes, or snow to invigorate the body and clear the mind. In Russia, the banya balances fiery steam with bracing cold water, while in Japan, hot springs and steam bathing rituals are deeply tied to nature, seasonal rhythms and healing. Even the Native American sweat lodge carries profound spiritual meaning. Though the settings differ, the principle remains the same: throughout history, across centuries and continents, humans have embraced heat — and its contrast with cold — as a way to cleanse, connect, and restore balance.
