How the Spa Contributes to Mental and Physical Health
Everyone’s wellness journey is different. One’s approach to self-care can take them to the park, a nearby yoga studio or their local gym. In our case, self-care brings us to the spa. From steam-filled saunas to massage tables, outdoor thermal baths, and guided meditations, a personalized path to elevating your mental and physical well-being awaits.
THE BENEFITS OF THERMOTHERAPY
Commonly referred to as the thermal cycle, thermotherapy is a 2000-year-old Nordic tradition. It begins with heat—15 to 20 minutes in a sauna—followed by cold—10 to 15 seconds in a cold plunge—and ends with rest—at least 20 minutes of relaxation. To reap all the benefits of this practice, complete at least two full thermal cycles during your visit.
PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
- Improves athletic performance
- Stimulates the immune system
- Lowers blood pressure
- Promotes a better heart rate
- Restores the skin’s elasticity and firmness
- Releases toxins and impurities
- Improves breathing capacity
- Promotes muscle relaxation
- Relieves aches and pains
PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
- Activates the secretion of endorphins (the feel-good hormones)
- Calms the mind
- Reduces pain, stress and anxiety
- Improves memory
- Eliminates fatigue
- Promotes relaxation
- Improves sleep quality
FIND OUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THERMAL CYCLE AND EXPERIENCE
THE BENEFITS OF KÄLLA
Källa is a large saltwater flotation pool dug deep below the spa. It contains tons of Epsom salt in shallow warm water which allows complete weightlessness. If you have chosen to add Källa to your experience, you can return to the flotation pool as often as you wish during your visit.
PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
- Lowers blood pressure
- Improves blood circulation
- Helps regulate heart rates
- Decreases muscle tension
- Strengthens the immune system
- Alleviates pain and procures relief
- Reduces swelling
- Accelerates wound healing
- Reduces inflammation
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
- Facilitates meditation
- Activates the secretion of endorphins
- Encourages restorative sleep
- Stimulates creativity
- Reduces stress
- Relaxes the nervous system
- Encourages serotonin production
- Improves concentration
THE BENEFITS OF RITUALS
Traditionally, sauna rituals heighten the effects of vaporization by using water enriched with essential oils combined with a towel-waving technique performed by artisans. Our rituals go far beyond tradition. Every day, different experiences are offered using a variety of essential oils, each with their own benefits. Ask an artisan or consult boards outside our saunas to see the day’s ritual schedule.
PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
- Invigorates (eucalyptus, mint, lemon, orange and bergamot)
- Reduces inflammation (sweet orange, tea tree, peppermint and chamomile)
- Lowers blood pressure (grapefruit, bergamot and jasmine)
- Relieves muscle pain and fatigue (peppermint, pine and eucalyptus)
- Eliminates toxins
- Eases joint pain (eucalyptus, rosemary and clove)
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
- Facilitates meditation
- Encourages introspection
- Reduces stress (rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender and cedarwood)
- Lifts mood (sweet orange, grapefruit, peppermint, cedarwood and rosemary)
- Strengthens the immune system
- Encourages relaxation (pine, sandalwood, cypress, ho wood and vetiver)
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THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGES
Massages are a deeply personal practice. It is with touch that dedicated and trained therapists provide immediate care and long-lasting benefits. Prenatal, lymphatic, intensive or relaxing, our massages are always perfectly personalized to your needs.
PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
- Relieves chronic pain
- Improves digestion
- Eases tension and muscle pain
- Improves joint mobility
- Strengthens the immune system
- Increases respiratory capacity
- Improves range of movement
- Reduces the risk of injury
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
- Improves sleep
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Improves body and emotional awareness
- Increases energy
- Produces endorphins, dopamine and serotonin
- Lifts mood
- Increases mental acuity
THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
Meditation is an ancient practice which aims at quieting the mind. Stress and anxiety can disrupt our brain’s patterns and lead to worried thoughts. With continued practice, meditation can be a useful tool in our everyday life. The spa offers many quiet spaces you can meditate in. Whenever we can, we offer guided meditation in the yoga room above Banyä or in one of our yurts.
PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces inflammation
- Provides tools to control pain more efficiently
- Strengthens the immune system
- Supports women’s health
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
- Reduces stress
- Increases focus and concentration
- Builds tools to manage anxiety
- Improves emotional health
- Regulates mood
- Increases creativity
- Promotes relaxation
- Improves memory
- Increases self-awareness
- Improves sleep quality
READ OUR INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
The healing powers of the spa are now for you to discover. This wellness journey is yours. Do what feels best for your mental and physical health every day, and most important of all: take good care of yourself.