Contrast therapy

Heat and Cold: The Ideal Combination

Traditionally, sauna sessions have always included the combination of heat followed by cooling in an ice bath. The health benefits of this contrast have been known and proven for centuries.

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What is Contrast Therapy?

AYUN’s contrast therapy allows you to experience the health benefits of heat and cold within one treatment. Additionally, it offers the flexibility to choose between a Finnish sauna and an infrared sauna, followed by an ice bath at 2°C, 6°C, or 10°C.

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General Benefits of Sauna Followed by an Ice Bath:

► Strengthening the Immune System: The switch between heat and cold stimulates the production of antibodies, strengthening the body's defenses. Regular sauna sessions can help prevent infections and colds.

► Improving Circulation: Heat in the sauna expands blood vessels, while the cold contracts them. This alternation trains the blood vessels and promotes overall blood circulation.

► Cardiovascular Training: The quick temperature changes challenge the cardiovascular system, training it. This can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases over time.

► Muscle Relaxation: Heat in the sauna relaxes muscles, while cold can reduce inflammation, aiding recovery after sports or muscle aches.

► Stress Reduction: The alternation between heat and cold can lead to endorphin release, reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being.

► Improving Thermoregulation: Regular sauna sessions with subsequent cooling train the body's ability to adapt to temperature changes, beneficial particularly in summer when the body has to cope with heat.

► Detoxification: Intense sweating in the sauna followed by cooling supports the body's detoxification process.

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Infrared Sauna vs Finnish Sauna

Infrared Sauna:

► Gentler Experience: With temperatures between 43 and 60°C, the infrared sauna is particularly suitable for people with circulatory issues.

► Deep Impact: Infrared rays penetrate deeper into tissues, warming the body from the inside, effectively supporting detoxification.

► Targeted Treatment: Infrared rays can be directed at specific body parts, helpful in treating inflammation or tension.

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Finnish Sauna:

► More Intense Sweating: With temperatures between 70 and 100°C, the Finnish sauna promotes more intense sweating, supporting detoxification and skin cleansing.

► Stronger Circulatory Stimulation: The high heat strongly stimulates circulation, benefiting the cardiovascular system.

► Traditional Sauna Experience: The Finnish sauna offers the classic sauna experience with infusions and alternating heat and cooling.

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The Ice Bath:

► Improved Circulation: Promotes blood circulation.

► Pain Relief: Soothes muscle pain after intense training.

► Inflammation Reduction: decreases inflammation in the body.

► Faster Recovery: Accelerates muscle recovery.

► Mental Resilience: Positively impacts mental toughness.

► 3 Temperature choices: Available in 2°C, 6°C, or 10°C water temperatures.

Before the ice bath, we will teach you specific breathing exercises to prepare your body and mind for the ice bath temperatures.

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Want to Further Optimize the Benefits of Contrast Therapy for Your Longevity?

Combine contrast therapy with other AYUN treatments – let us advise you.

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