Sauna and Cold Plunge
TIME TO SAUNA AND COLD PLUNGE
Traditional Barrel Sauna and a Vintage Claw-Foot Tub Cold Plunge
– $50 per hour –
+$20 per additional person
Robe, towels, and slippers provided
Come to Sauna in a Barrel and cold plunge in a vintage claw-foot tub. Temperatures in this sauna can reach up to 170 degrees safely. When saunaing, science suggests 10-15 minute intervals of heat with 10 min cool-down/plunges to optimize the hot-cold therapy. 2 rounds, ending on a cold plunge or cool down. Most clients will sauna after a pilates session to burn more calories. Clothing is required as the sauna is on my residential property. Swimming suits are best for the cold plunge/Sauna. You must have a doctor's clearance to enter the sauna and cold plunge. Heart conditions are contraindicated.
Benefits of Combining Cold Plunges With Sauna Therapy
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Weight loss
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Boost injury recovery
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Endorphins and dopamine rush
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Improved immunity
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White fat cells to brown fat
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Reduced inflammation and swelling
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Better circulation
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Muscle recovery
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Stress reduction
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Improved discipline
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Hormetic effect
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Glowing and soft skin
WHAT TO EXPECT
Please come pre-showered for your sauna experience and you are welcome to wear a bathing suit or a spa wrap will be provided to wear in the sauna. You will be provided with a Turkish towel to sit on, a hair wrap if you have long hair, extra towels, and slippers. Please fill out the new client paperwork to verify that you are heart-healthy to engage in the hot/cold therapy.
I like to listen to guided meditation when in the sauna and focus on relaxing. Once you have heated up, exit the sauna for your cold plunge experience. The most important part of the cold plunge is to remain calm, and breath slowly. Breath is the most important. Try to get up to your neck and splash your face. Slowly exit and rest or repeat.
This is a place for gathering and healing. Your sauna experience can be enhanced with body-sculpting wooden tools.
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Please don’t wear any synthetic perfume or fragrance products.
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Please sit on a towel and be covered during your sauna experience.
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Bring your own water bottle and drink plenty of water before and after the sauna.
THE SCIENCE IS IN
The sauna's heat can range from 175-190 degrees. Drizzling water on the stones can make it seem hotter. Do not sauna if actively sick. It is a great preventive resource. We encourage soft voices inside and outside of the sauna, Traditionally with no talks of politics or heated discussions. You must be 16 years old to use the sauna. No alcohol consumption before or during the sauna. We will charge a full fee for no-shows for sauna appointments. Public displays of affection are not allowed in our facilities. Co-ed sauna use requires you to be covered wearing a bathing suit.
Cold Plunge Facts
To Increase Energy and Focus
Deliberate cold exposure causes a significant release of epinephrine (aka adrenaline) and norepinephrine (aka noradrenaline) in the brain and body. These neurochemicals make us feel alert and can make us feel agitated and as if we need to move or vocalize during the cold exposure. Cold causes their levels to stay elevated for some time and their ongoing effect after the exposure is to increase your level of energy and focus, which can be applied to other mental and/or physical activities.
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Enhancing Your Mood
While not true of every stress, cold exposure causes the prolonged release of dopamine. Dopamine is a powerful molecule capable of elevating mood, enhancing focus, attention, goal-directed behavior, etc. Even short bouts of cold exposure can cause a lasting increase in dopamine and sustained elevation of mood, energy, and focus. Listen to Episode #39 to learn more about dopamine’s role in the body.
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Metabolism
In the short-term, cold exposure increases metabolism as the body has to burn calories to increase core body temperature. The total calories burned from the cold exposure are not that significant. However, the conversion of white fat (energy storage) to beige or brown fat (which are highly metabolically active) can be beneficial for:
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Allowing people to feel more comfortable in the cold (i.e., cold adaptation)
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Triggering further and more sustained increases in metabolism
Of course, calories in (consumed) versus calories out (metabolized) or “CICO” governs whether you gain, lose, or maintain weight. There is no escaping the laws of thermodynamics.