Why Sauna and Massage are the Perfect Pair
Sauna and Massage together offer synergistic benefits enhancing the overall experience and longterm results.
SUMMER SPECIAL! SAUNA + MASSAGE COMBO — Save $10 on the COMBO of your choice with code 10COMBO, August 1-31.
Many will agree, massage is a great way to quickly relax and feel less stressed. The correct pressure and techniques can ease tension, reduce pain, and help your muscles heal. Plus, massage releases endorphins, your body’s natural mood boosters, which make you feel happier and better overall. Massages also improve blood flow and reduce muscle tightness, boosting your overall physical health, making them an effective and natural way to refresh both your body and mind.
Aside from all the science, massage feels great and is a way to give your mind and body a break. NOW imagine taking that massage experience up a notch with the added benefits of sauna. Combining sauna with massage offers a nice synergy that enhances physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Both practices independently give you numerous health benefits, and when paired together, their effects are magnified, creating an optimal environment for relaxation, detoxification, and overall health improvement.
Enhanced Detoxification and Circulation
Saunas are renown for their ability to promote detoxification through sweating. The heat of a sauna – usually around 90 degrees Celsius – causes the body to sweat profusely, which helps eliminate toxins and impurities from the skin and bloodstream. This process improves blood circulation and enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues. When you follow a sauna with a massage, your warmed-up and relaxed muscles allow for a deeper and more effective manipulation of muscle tissues, which can help your body more easily release toxins and metabolic waste. RITUAL Nordic Spa offers both traditional sauna (in the Nordic Circuit), and Infrared sauna (Birch Suite private sauna), each a unique experience with their own benefits.
Superior Muscle Relaxation and Pain Relief
Another element that guests at RITUAL mention, is that the heat from a sauna relaxes their muscles and reduces tension, preparing them to receive a more effective massage. This makes it easier for massage therapists to work on deeper muscle layers without causing discomfort. The combination helps alleviate muscle soreness, reduce stiffness, and relieve pain more efficiently than either therapy alone. Athletes and individuals with chronic pain or muscle tension can particularly benefit from this powerful combination.
Improved Mental and Emotional Well-being
Sauna and massages are both excellent stress relievers. The tranquil environment of a sauna promotes mental relaxation and reduces stress hormones. Following this with a massage can enhance these effects, providing a sense of calm and emotional balance. The release of endorphins during both treatments contributes to improved mood and overall mental well-being.
SUMMER SPECIAL! SAUNA + MASSAGE COMBO
Save $10 on the COMBO of your choice with code 10COMBO, August 1-31.
At RITUAL we call this ultimate pairing a “Combo” and can be booked online using the COMBO menu. Choose your favourite massage treatment paired with one hour of Nordic Circuit or private Birch Suite Infrared sauna.
If you are planning a date night or a more luxurious experience, we recommend the Cedar Suite private sauna (1-4 guests) followed by a massage treatment of your choice. You may reserve online or give us a call at 778-440-9009 for assistance.