Sun 3 May 2026 · Danny
You overdid it. Food. Booze. Life.
Here’s why sauna (and a cold dip) actually helps. Bank holiday does what it always does. One more drink.One more takeaway.Sleep’s off. Head’s fuzzy. Body feels… slow. You wake up and think:“Right. I’ll just ride this out.” But here’s the thing — you don’t have to just sit in it.
Tue 20 Jan 2026 · Danny
Sauna & Sleep: why a good sweat can be better than a sleeping pill
If you’ve ever had a deep, almost unreasonably good sleep after sauna, you’re not imagining it. Sauna doesn’t knock you out like a sedative – it nudges your nervous system, hormones, and body temperature in exactly the right direction for proper, restorative sleep. Here’s what’s going on, and what the research actually says.
Sun 16 Nov 2025 · Danny
What are those funny red marks after the sauna?
Why You Sometimes Get Weird Heat Marks After the Sauna (And Why They’re Harmless) Every now and then, someone steps out of the sauna, looks down, and goes: “Err… why do I look like a marbled ham?” Totally understandable. Heat patterns on the skin look dramatic — but almost always they’re harmless, temporary, and simply your body responding to the big changes between hot and cold.
Tue 19 Aug 2025 · Danny
Sauna, Swell & Staying Safe in the Sea
When there’s swell running, the sea asks for respect. Waves change the game, even the small ones. So here’s what you need to know before heading in.
Wed 6 Aug 2025 · Danny
Sauna & Cold for Your Mind: The Mental Health Benefits, All in One Place
If you’ve been following this page for a while, you’ll have seen I’ve been steadily pushing out articles on all the incredible ways sauna and cold immersion support your body – heart health, immunity, sleep, skin, inflammation, energy... But let’s be honest – it can get overwhelming. So I thought I’d strip it back and write one piece that just focuses on what most people really come for: It makes you feel better. Not just a bit better. Like actually happy, grounded, energised, alive again. And for those of us who’ve dealt with stress, burnout, anxiety or depression – that shift is pure gold.
Tue 5 Aug 2025
Dopamine and cold water!
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter often referred to as the "feel-good" chemical because it plays a crucial role in pleasure, motivation, memory, and drive. Essentially, dopamine motivates us to repeat certain behaviors by rewarding us with feelings of satisfaction or pleasure—whether these behaviors are healthy (running!) or harmful (3 day cocaine benders). When dopamine production in the brain becomes imbalanced or insufficient, people often experience feelings of fatigue, low motivation, mood swings, and even depression.
Mon 4 Aug 2025 · Danny
Sauna Session Sharing Policy
Why We Don’t Allow Guest-Swapping During a One-Hour Session
Sun 3 Aug 2025 · Danny
Three Factors That Affect Depression I Never Knew About — And How Sauna Helps
I always thought depression was about low serotonin, bad sleep, stress, and past trauma. But during my thermalist training with Susanna Søberg, I came across three biological factors I’d never heard linked to mood before: inflammation, IL-6, and BDNF. I thouvght this was interesting because we usually talk about endorphin and dopamine hits as the mental health componant of saunas...and these can be somewhat short lived. However in this article we talk about something that is longer term. I admit this is a bit of a chewy read but if you have had or someone you know has had depression or suicidal thoughts in particular then this is defo worth a read.
Fri 1 Aug 2025 · Danny
Sauna & Cold Exposure: Natural Tools to Ease Depression
If you’re feeling low, foggy, or stuck in a cycle of stress, this quick 3–4 minute read could offer a surprising nudge in a new direction. Instead of diving into medical jargon or wellness fluff, it breaks down how something as simple as a cold dip or a session in the sauna might help boost your mood—naturally. Backed by emerging science and linked to the very same brain systems targeted by antidepressants, this post offers an accessible, side-effect-free way to explore your mental health through body-based practices. It’s short, grounded, and could open a door to something that actually works.
Thu 17 Jul 2025 · Danny
Thunder & Lightning Protocol
This is our Thunder & Lightning Protocol for our staff. I am publishing it here so that our guests know that we have their safety as priority.