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SAUNA + COLD TUB
CONTRAST THERAPY
"A complete experience! In a peaceful, calm sanctuary"
Our Sauna
Our traditional Finnish sauna is set between 85-95 degrees Celsius and seats up to 5 people.
Crafted from beautiful Canadian Hemlock; high in hypoallergenic properties and excellent insulation capacity, the wood is sealed with a beautiful mix of local beeswax and linseed oil.
Add a little water to boost the heat with steam, intensifying the sensory experience!
Prepare to soak it all up with this immersive and regenerative experience!
Cold Plunge Tub
The TUB: is set between 6-8C. We recommend plunging for a time frame between 2-5min to kick off the cascade of goodness.
'Contrast therapy' is a series of brief, repeated immersions in contrasting cold water and heat, alternating between warm and cold temperatures. Research supports the use of contrast therapy to lessen muscle fatigue and to decrease pain, swelling, and lactic acid buildup following intense exercise.
When concluding your contrast therapy session, it's generally advisable to end with a cold plunge. This helps to close the pores, reduce inflammation, and leave you feeling energised and revitalised. Try start with a cold shower, then sauna, then shower or cold tub and repeat! The cold really amplifies the benefits of the sauna experience and brings it's own rewards to your muscle recovery, mood and immune system.
Sauna & Cold Tub FAQs
How long is a sauna session? Sauna bookings are 1 hour long
Do I stay in sitting in the sauna for the whole hour? No, you should only stay in the sauna for about 10-15min (20min max). This means you will have about 3 sittings Within the hour booking
How long do I need to sauna for to get the benefits? Studies on the benefits of traditional sauna suggest that an accumulated total of 90min (2 sauna sessions) in the sauna per week is enough to kick off the cascade of beneficial longer term effects of controlled heat exposure (check out the full list of benefits here) but even one sauna per week has immediate benefit on your skin, stress, sleep and mood!
Do I have to cold shower or go in the cold tub? No, you can simply cool off in between sittings if you prefer.
If I go in the cold tub, how long should I stay in to get the benefits? Research is constantly being updated, and the length of time may vary between person to person and between genders. But a general rule is about 3min in the cold to activate the beneficial responses within your body.
What do I wear in the sauna? Swimwear or shorts are required. It may also help to wear a 'towel turban' to keep your head cooler and protect your hair from regular heat exposure. Removing jewelry and watches is also recommended.
What does 'public sauna' mean? The public sessions are open to anyone to book if there is available space in the session time. This simply means you will share the sauna with people you potentially haven't met before, just like sharing a yoga class.
COME SEE US!
LOCATION / ADDRESS
Entrance to reception
6 McDonald St
Alexandra
Entrance to studio
17-19 Tarbert St
Alexandra, 9320
Central Otago
DIRECTIONS
Tel: 021 0533 520
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