Buckle up this winter with the wellness booster that’s the hype of 2023

Nutritionist Katherine Hay called it the “medicine for my mind” , even Pink and Kylie Jenner rave about it. Fitness star Emily Skye says “ Regular sauna sessions make such a difference! It helps me with anxiety, sleep, recovery, my gut, fluid retention, blood flow, skin.. The list goes on. One of the best things I’ve ever done for my health!”. Elevating your wellness and recovery has been the number one health trend this year and we can see why. We want to invest in ourselves, our rituals and radiance to further enhance our life. Infrared saunas, cold showers or even ice baths restore balance and offer an array of health benefits that have you feeling not only relaxed, but completely rejuvenated as well. Infrared saunas offer a ‘dry heat’ experience created by infrared light that allows the body to sweat at a lower temperature than traditional saunas, making it a more comfortable enjoyment. There are plenty of options outside of your home to use these, but brands like Kiva Wellness have actually made owning your own equipment more accessible. Now you can take your wellness and recovery into your own hands, and into your home. Realign your routine and your space, and enjoy the ongoing advantages of wellness and recovery from the comfort of your own environment. 

Ready, sweat, glow 

If your main skin goal is to glow, then listen up because dry brushing before your infrared sauna session could be your new best friend. Activating your lymphatic system and opening up your pores prior to heat therapy, with regular use, this ancient self care ritual will energise your skin, leaving it feeling silky smooth and noticeably more glowy. Make sure to shower directly after your sauna session to get rid of the sweat and dead skin. Followed by applying a lightweight moisturiser or body oil for the ultra hydration combo.

 Turn up the heat 

Fancy a bit of hot yoga? We’ve got great news for you. Exercising or as simple as stretching in heat such as in an infrared sauna may have benefits including a boost to your cardiovascular function, injury prevention, improved flexibility, burning more energy, and a positive impact on your bone density. An increased heart rate and warmed up muscles make these implementable. Contrast Therapy We’re not talking about black and white, but rather hot and cold therapy. The ultimate pathway to your wellness journey is the combo of sweating it off in the infrared sauna first for about 20 minutes before you plunge into an icy cold bath for up to 10 minutes, depending on your level of experience and willpower. Now I know what you’re thinking, your mum taught you not to go swimming in winter because you’ll end up with a cold. But guess what, it’s actually quite the opposite - you might end up boosting your immune system.