When people visit our outdoor sauna in Hampshire, I hear the same reflection: “I wish I’d known about this sooner.”
Nobody regrets taking care of their health. They regret ignoring warning signs. They regret rushing through life. They regret putting wellbeing last. But they never regret pausing to move, breathe, rest – or stepping into the sauna and cold plunge.
At Wild Sauna, we believe health is the greatest investment you can make. That’s why we’ve created a sanctuary in the Hampshire countryside, where contrast therapy – alternating sauna heat with a cold plunge – helps you reset body and mind.
Lessons From Movement
My background as a physiotherapist and Pilates teacher taught me that true health is resilience, not just the absence of pain. It’s the small rituals – breath, posture, recovery, and reset – that build long-term wellbeing. Sauna and plunge extend this practice in powerful ways.
Sauna and Cold Plunge Benefits
- Heart & brain: Frequent sauna reduces cardiovascular risk and is linked to a 66% lower risk of dementia (Laukkanen et al., 2017).
- Mood & resilience: Cold water immersion spikes dopamine and norepinephrine, improving focus and energy (Shevchuk, 2008).
- Balance: Together, hot and cold create contrast therapy – a training for your nervous system that leaves you calmer, sharper, and lighter.
Beyond the Science
The research is impressive, but what I love most is the laughter. Shrieks in the plunge, giggles in the steam, conversations that only happen here. This is what true wellness feels like: community, presence, joy.
How to Begin
- Try a weekly sauna.
- Brave a cold plunge — squeals are welcome.
- Join a session like Pilates & Plunge or a Nordic retreat.
Looking after yourself isn’t indulgent. It’s how you stay present for those you love. You’ll never regret it.