Nanaimo
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Lakeside in
Nanaimo
Come experience sauna and cold plunge at our convenient location at The Inn On Long Lake.
We have our mobile sauna parked lakeside in a private setting, with cold and Ice plunge tubs.
All sessions are 90 minutes.
Start first in the sauna and get your sweat on, then immerse yourself in our Ice filled cold plunge tubs for a good cool down.
The tubs range from outside temperature to a chilly -2 degrees C.
The space also features a lounge area with fire pit.
We offer 2 types of bookings:
Social and Private.
Private sessions are a great way to have the space all to yourself.
Perfect for parties and events.
Is it your birthday? Get in for free when you book a private session with 7 or more.
Just prove your birthday with ID. Day of only. Staff party or sports event? Have a big group? We offer corporate discount rates for larger groups over 10.
See our FAQ Page for info and rates.
Private
Perfect for couples, groups, birthdays and staff events. Want to take your friends and family and enjoy our sauna in a cozy, private environment?
Make some invites and enjoy the full experience of sauna and cold plunge all by a warm fire. Check out our corporate rates for groups over 6. **Starting from $145 for the first 2 people.
Social
Social Sauna is a great way to attend a session for a great price. It's also a wonderful way to connect with other sauna enthusiasts and make some friends. Social saunas are the most popular sessions and everyone who attends has a great time. Social saunas are designed for groups up to 5 people. Do you have more than 5 in your group? If yes, Please make a private booking and
Please read our Nanaimo FAQ page regarding booking for groups over 5.
Starting from $35 per session.
Lakeside in Nanaimo
Imagine this: you're surrounded in warmth, the air hums with the scent of eucalyptus; the only sound is the rhythmic crackle of wood in the sauna stove. This isn't a dream; it's an Island Sauna session, ready to transport you to pure bliss.
In this unique experience, you'll trade the traditional electric sauna room for a cozy view to the wilderness. Here, the sauna heat isn't just invigorating; it's infused with the essence of the surrounding island. Breathe in the air, feel the heat with each session, and let the island's natural rhythms lull you into profound relaxation.
Whether seeking a solo escape or a rejuvenating experience with loved ones, an Island Sauna session is more than just a sauna treatment; it's a chance to reconnect with nature, escape the every day, and emerge feeling refreshed, revitalized, and utterly renewed. So, are you ready to trade the ordinary for the extraordinary? Read more to discover all you need to know about crafting your unforgettable Island Sauna adventure.
Benefits of Sauna
Regular use of the sauna can improve cardiovascular health. Regular use of sauna can reduce your risk of cardiovascular events/stroke that leads to death. Increasing the frequency and length of sauna sessions subsequently can decrease the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease. Further, the use of sauna has been studied by other clinical groups and positively correlated with a reduction in “all cause mortality.
Proven health benefits of sauna include:
- improvement in cardiovascular health.
- improvement in mood
- increased levels of endorphins
- improvement in stress response
- decrease in cortisol levels
- enhancement of DNA repair/longevity pathways
- improvement in heat shock proteins, which have been shown to repair protein structures within our cells.
-increased natural growth hormone production.
Benefits of Cold Plunge
Deliberate cold exposure causes a significant release of epinephrine (aka adrenaline), norepinephrine (aka noradrenaline), serotonin and dopamine in the brain and body. Colds cause their levels to stay elevated for some time, and their ongoing effect after the exposure is to increase your level of energy and focus, which can be applied to other mental and/or physical activities.
Proven health benefits of deliberate cold exposure include:
- reduction in inflammation
- improved circulation
- boosted immune system response
- enhanced metabolism.
- reduction in stress and anxiety
- improvement in mental clarity
- better sleep
- increases physical recovery
- enhanced general energy levels