Sweat, Relax, Repeat: Embracing Body Neutrality In The Sauna

Slip into swimwear, step into flip flops. Sauna Time™. Think Body Neutrality. This is an idea that gently shifts your attention away from how your body looks to what it enables you to do.

Imagine stepping into a sauna without comparing yourself to others. A utopia? Well, contemplate this: a body is just a body. A flesh sack. A vessel that carries you through the world. Body Neutrality couldn't be less interested in aesthetics, and neither could we. That's why we ask that you don't comment on people’s physical appearance whilst at the sauna. It's just not important.

Everyone has their comfort zone. A comment, however well-intentioned, might just hit a nerve. Let’s focus on shared well-being, relaxation, and community without making anyone feel self-conscious.

Enjoy connecting with your body. It’s simple in the sauna. As the warmth envelops, there's no room for the distractions of the outside world – no emails, no buzzing notifications, just the quiet rhythm of your breath and the subtle crackling of the fire. The heat demands your attention, urging you to be fully present in the moment.

With your heart rate rising and sweat beading, you can't help but notice your physical experience and ask, how are you feeling in this moment? Perhaps for the first time that day, you tune into your sit bones and the contours of your spine as you lean against the bench. You can try to appreciate sensations as they come up without judgement. This mindfulness practice fosters a deeper understanding of your body, guiding you towards acceptance and gratitude. Our quiet sauna is the perfect space to explore this. It’s there for those who prefer a silent area to relax, unwind, and focus on personal reflection or meditation.

As we rub shoulders with strangers, there is joy in this collective act of self care. We hear the yelps as people submerge in cold plunges and we applaud their strength and resilience. Inhabiting your body at the sauna is a conscious act – a pause from the outside world to simply exist, fully and unapologetically, in the warmth and acceptance of your own skin.

The sauna becomes a sanctuary where the only expectation is to be with us fully, embracing the here and now.