Journal

The Benefits of Digital Detox Finding ways to recharge is essential to our wellbeing. This is especially true if cold grey days have you spending more time than usual on smart phones, computers and other screens. In our fast-paced, hyperconnected world, digital devices have become […]

Infrared Sauna + Chromotherapy may be the cure for the cold, dark days of winter… You may have heard about our “Birch Suite” private infrared sauna. Cozy and calming, with room for 1-2 people, the completely private suite has its own infrared heat sauna with […]

Is Cold Plunge the Secret to Wellness? As the New Year prods us to assess our health and wellness goals, the team at RITUAL have some tips for sustaining new resolutions. Experience has shown the secret to success lies not merely in the goal itself, […]

The Essence of Sauna Rituals and Tradition The allure of sauna culture extends beyond its therapeutic warmth; it embodies a profound ritualistic practice known as “löyly.” An integral element of the sauna experience, transcending mere heat therapy to encompass a spiritual and communal essence. Sauna […]

Holidays offer a perfect time to slow down. One of our favorite ways to relax is with a book. Here is a selection books at RITUAL that we have found enlightening and inspiring.

Warmer weather is approaching, and we are thinking about heat, how our bodies react and why we sweat. Those who sauna can appreciate the benefits of a good sweat, and many of the positive health effects that come with it. Dogs pant, seals pee on […]

When RITUAL Nordic Spa was in the planning stages, there was a thoughtfulness about different ways to welcome community. One idea that stood out was to set aside time, one evening a week, when the spa was open exclusively for women. As an urban sauna […]

A Healthy Way to Manage Stress Life can be stressful, and finding healthy ways to better manage stress can be game changing. Many people have been discovering hot and cold contrast therapy, a practice where you challenge your body (and mind) to do something that […]

   Hi! Or Hei as they say in Finland – I’m Marci, a Canadian girl who learned a lot from my Finnish Grandma. Especially how much fun it is to introduce friends and new people to the fun of doing sauna. And by sauna I […]

GIVING THAT FEELS GOOD! We’ve gotten to know you during our first year (thanks so much for making it a success!) and learned a lot about what makes people feel happy and healthy. Here is our RITUAL Gift Guide, created by our friendly Nordic Hosts. It’s […]