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Embracing Wellness in a Busy Season The holiday season can be a whirlwind of celebrations, gatherings, and to-do lists. While it’s a joyful time, it can also be one of the most stressful seasons of the year. Balancing work, family, and social commitments often leaves […]

TRY SAUNA + MASSAGE TO BOOST IMMUNITY Here is a stay-healthy tip for cold and flu season that is a lot more fun. Plan a visit to the spa and reap multiple wellness benefits including a fortified immune system. Try incorporating the following therapies to […]

Cold plunging, or cold water immersion, involves submerging the body in cold water—typically between 50°F and 59°F (10°C to 15°C)—for 5 to 10 minutes. This practice is popular among athletes for its ability to reduce muscle soreness, inflammation, and speed up recovery. Depending on your […]

Saunas offer a relaxing way to improve your health, detoxify, and relieve stress. But did you know that a few small adjustments to your sauna routine can help you reap even greater benefits? Here are 10 tips to elevate your sauna experience: 1. Stay Hydrated: […]

Learn how sauna practice can elevate your athletic performance and recovery. Many of us love summer and look forward to the warm months, however for athletes heat can add a dangerous dimension to physical exertion. Training for summer events like marathons, triathlons, and cycling races […]

5 Reasons we love Cold Plunge in Summer! If you are going to try dipping into icy water for the first time, summer seems like the right season to ease into it. So don’t delay, give this cold plunge a try! Some benefits include:– Stay […]

We appreciate that we are all running at a different speed, and this applies to how much and when we want to enjoy sauna time. At RITUAL we love our community, and we have locals in mind when creating the following offers that make it […]

“The more I sauna the more I wanna!” – overheard in locker room at RITUAL Why do we love sauna so much? We have dozens of reasons… we could talk about health benefits and athletic recovery to social time with friends and special occasions, but […]

As sauna culture takes hold in Victoria, we like to take a look at the different ways people prefer to enjoy this wellness practice. Since our inception, RITUAL Nordic Spa takes the traditional Finnish approach to sauna, embracing the social elements as a beneficial part […]

At RITUAL we love all things sauna and talking about the wellness benefits of sauna, cold plunge and contrast therapy. Here we are considering the SOCIAL aspect of traditional sauna practice as the world is taking note of the vital community benefits that come from […]