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At Mist Thermal on Bowen Island, we are held by the forest in the heart of the island, adjacent to our sister brand, Nectar Retreat. The conifers and ferns, the steam rising from our eucalyptus outdoor showers, the dry heat from our wood fire saunas, the chilling warm and cold tubs, they speak a language beyond words. But there’s a way to meet them, to listen and respond. That way is through breath.
Breathing with awareness in the sauna and cold plunge is not just a technique, it’s an extension of yoga and a form of remembering. A way to reconnect to the body’s wisdom, and to restore the connection between mind, body, and the elements.
Below are a few simple breath exercises to accompany you through your thermal circuit, offered not as prescriptions, but as gentle prompts. Each one is intended as an anchor for the inner movement that happens when the body meets hot and cold.
In our research, post-exercise sauna use can support muscle recovery, reduce soreness, and improve cardiovascular conditioning. Studies show that sauna bathing helps reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) by increasing circulation and helping clear metabolic waste from the body. For professional and recreational athletes alike, this means faster recovery and improved performance.
Not all these findings are as recent as we think. In this 2007 article, post-exercise sauna use and endurance performance found that sauna bathing after training significantly improved the running performance of competitive male athletes. sauna and cold plunge near me
Cold plunging has been gaining popularity in Vancouver, and across British Columbia, with many people searching for "cold plunge and sauna near me" to experience the emotional, spiritual, and physical health benefits of contrast therapy. Whether you're visiting a cold plunge in Vancouver or trying an ice bath before or after a workout, knowing what to do after emerging from the cold depths is essential to maximize the benefits and support a mind-body-spirit integration.
