WHAT IT IS
An old practice, done well.
Contrast therapy is a modern name for something people have always done.
People have gathered around hot rooms and cold water for thousands of years because they could feel it was good for them—to recover, to think, to sit with others without an agenda––they just didn't know how good. The research is finally catching up, and the clearest thing it says is that the benefits come from doing this regularly, not once.
We built a place in Ada to carry that on. But the towels are better now.
First time? We recommend Intro to Sauna—a session where a Guide walks you through the heat, the cold, and the timing in between.
Know your way around? Book an open session. Your hour is to use as you'd like.
WHY IT WORKS
HOW IT WORKS
Fifty minutes, three parts.
On our schedule, you'll also find self-guided sessions and guided sessions. Either are available with any pass or membership you purchase. To learn more, check out our FAQ page.
HEAT
We bring the heat. Our traditional, Oregon Western red cedar dry sauna lives between 180–185ºF. That's where a sauna should be, based on research, and we couldn't find another place in town who runs it that hot. Our sauna has room for 20, but we keep it around 12 so you and your friends have some elbow room.
COLD
Our three plunges range from a 38-52ºF. Get ready to feel invigorated in a way that your favorite caffeine will never give you. You can do it.
52ºF sounds wildly cold until we describe it as Lake Michigan in May––a temperature all Michiganders are familiar with!
The water is meant to be uncomfortable. The challenge of doing something difficult and uncomfortable is really, really good for you.
REST
Between rounds, take some time to steady your body at room temperature.
Some people do one round, some do two or three. Your time is yours to design as you'd like. By the last round, the cold stops being a dare and starts being the reason you came.
