Sauna has been used for centuries and most healthy adults tolerate it well. But heat is not nothing: sitting in a hot room raises your heart rate and asks your blood vessels to work, similar in some ways to gentle exercise. That's part of why people value it, and exactly why some people should have a conversation with their GP before their first session.
Talk to your doctor first if
You're pregnant or think you might be. You have a heart condition or have had a cardiac event. You have high or low blood pressure, especially if it's managed with medication, because some blood pressure medications change how your body responds to heat. You have epilepsy or a seizure disorder, diabetes that affects your circulation or sensation, or you've had recent surgery. None of these automatically rule sauna out. That's precisely why the conversation is with your doctor and not with a website.
Once you're cleared, the sensible version
Start on a lower bench, where it's meaningfully cooler. Keep your first stints short, five to ten minutes, and come out before you feel unwell rather than after. Drink water before and after. Skip the sauna entirely on days you've been drinking alcohol or feel off. And tell our team on arrival about anything on the list above; we'd much rather know.
What sauna is for
Used sensibly, heat helps muscles relax and gives most people a deep sense of rest. Members consistently tell us it's the part of the visit that helps them unwind and sleep. We'll never promise more than that, because honest is better than impressive. What we can promise is a well-run room, real supervision, and a team that would always rather have the health conversation first.
Come and try it
Sessions run seven days, 6am to 9pm, from $25. New here? Read what a first visit looks like, or book a session.