NEW Monthly Sauna Sessions at The Space with The Pink Sauna- part of the Saunabox family.
Join us on the last Friday of each month, for the best way to unwind at the end of a busy week. Gather your friends for a private hour or come alone and enjoy the social, community vibe of a shared sauna. Availability from 5pm-9pm.
Private Hour: £85 (room for up to 8 people) - not bookable online, enquire for availability.
Shared Sauna Hour: £20pp
New: Fire & Ice Experience - contrast the heat of the sauna with cold plunge, and then relax by the fire bowl with a warming cup of cacoa and some ambient music.
Feeling the warmth on your skin and lazing around is nostalgic of long hazy summer days on the beach. The good news is, there is even more to a Sauna than their ability to transport you - there are genuine health benefits, so we thought we’d share some!
Heat Therapy
Muscle Relaxation & Recovery – Whether you’re keen on sports, recovering after a long walk or run, or have tightness in your muscles. Heat therapy increases blood circulation which helps to deliver oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, aiding with your recovery.
Detoxification – Feeling under the weather, looking to start a health kick or recovering from a heavy night, sweating helps eliminate toxins in your body, such as heavy metals and metabolic waste.
Cardiovascular Health – Looking after your heart is a big one, and heat therapy mimics the impact of moderate exercise by increasing heart rate and improving circulation. This assists our breathing so we can keep moving for longer. A strong heart is a happy heart!
Stress Reduction – Who would say no? Muscle relaxation increases endorphins and reduces cortisol levels - which basically means we feel calmer.
Skin Health – The steam opens up your pores, which removes impurities and also enhances skin elasticity. Giving you that glossy fresh bare face!
Immune System Boost – Raising your body temperature increases white blood cell production, which is associated with strengthening immunities.
Now, don’t run away, but the perfect pairing with a hot Sauna is in fact following it with the extreme contrast of a cold plunge (which, we hasten to add is completely optional).
Cold Water Therapy
Reduced Inflammation & Soreness – Muscles inflame when they are sore (those occasions you reach for the ibuprofen), cooling the muscle helps decrease swelling and speeds up recovery post-exercise.
Enhanced Circulation – Blood vessels constrict in cold water and dilate, this basically creates more space which enables blood to flow more freely.
Improved Mental Resilience – it sounds too simple, but exposing yourself to temporarily uncomfortable situations, such as cold water immersion, builds mental stamina . Each time you stay a little longer you become a little more unbothered, this is your stress tolerance building - something you can apply to many situations in life.
Pain Relief – Cooling water numbs nerve endings which reduces chronic pain and soreness.
Increased Alertness – The shock of cold exposure triggers adrenaline release, increasing energy and mental clarity. A great way to start the day - have you tried cold showers in the morning?
Being present - Whilst concentrating on your breath work and keeping calm, you will find yourself completely present in the moment. A sense of grounding and freedom, which shuts out all the worries buzzing around your head that often prevent living in the moment!
How to Sauna
It is recommended to spend 10-20 minutes in the sauna, and follow with a 1-5 minute cold plunge. If it’s your first time, try slowly building up your duration in the cold. REPEAT!
Next one:
Friday 27th June
5-9pm
This is a monthly event, last Friday of every month, so if you can’t make this one, look out for the next sauna session on Fri 25th July.