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Ice Bath

Cold is information. Give your body the signal.

3–8 minutes at 10–12°C. Session time guided by staff based on individual tolerance.

Book Ice Bath
Ice Bath
Duration
15
min
Temperature
10–12°C
Walk-in
R220
per session
Member
R140
per session
What it does

Deliberate cold exposure triggers a cascade of adaptive responses — from a 200–300% norepinephrine surge to systemic anti-inflammatory signalling — that persist long after the session ends.

Cold is information. Give your body the signal.

  • Reduces systemic inflammatory markers (IL-6, TNF-α)
  • 200–300% rise in circulating norepinephrine
  • Improved mood and sustained focus for 2–4 hours post-session
  • Accelerates tissue repair signalling
  • Builds cold-stress resilience over repeated exposure
The science

Cold immersion drives vasoconstriction followed by rebound vasodilation that flushes metabolic waste. The norepinephrine response is among the strongest of any non-pharmacological intervention, with well-documented downstream effects on inflammation and mood.

Who it's for
01

Post-training recovery

24–72 hours after your heaviest sessions — when the inflammatory window is open and cold exposure does the most work.

02

Mental resilience building

Deliberate discomfort training. Cold forces a controlled stress response that builds tolerance across all domains.

03

Mood and focus support

The norepinephrine spike lasts 2–4 hours post-session. Plan your most demanding mental work around it.

Session timeline
01
Entry
Guided entry. Staff present. Breathing control is the priority — the gasping reflex eases with slow exhales.
02
Adaptation
Vasoconstriction begins. Skin receptors fire rapidly, then settle. Most of the discomfort peaks here and passes.
03
Peak
Core focus. Norepinephrine surge in progress. Mental clarity typically follows the discomfort.
04
Exit
Guided exit at your agreed time. Do not heat immediately — let the body warm naturally for 10–15 minutes.
05
Response
Rebound vasodilation begins. Endorphin and norepinephrine levels peak 5–30 minutes post-exit.
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Next available:
Fri, 15 May at 06:00

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Frequently asked
Cold enough to trigger a full physiological response, without the cold shock risk that comes below 8°C. Most people find it uncomfortable for the first 60–90 seconds — and manageable after.