Health Benefits of Thermal Therapy

Hot. Cold. Relax

  • HOT increases body temperature causing the blood vessels of the skin to dilate, reducing blood pressure and improving blood flow to the skin and muscles.

  • COLD causes the pores of the skin to close, trapping previously absorbed heat, and increasing blood pressure thus priming the body to eliminate toxins and the muscles to release tension.

  • RELAX, breathe, and enjoy the benefits of thermal therapy. Resting helps the body resume normal blood circulation and heart rate.

People experience sauna by the sea on Waiheke Island.

Thermal therapy is an effective way of releasing tension in both the body and the mind. An ancient practice which has many long-term health benefits.

Sauna use is scientifically proven to relieve stress, relax muscles and relieve pain, restore cells, improve circulation, detoxifify and rejuvenate skin, increase serotonin, improve insulin resistance, and increase metabolism. It is proven to both energise and rest the body.

Benefits Body

Improves sleep quality . Improves physical performance . Stimulates the immune system . Improves blood flow

Benefits Mind

Supports mental health . Releases tension . Improves memory and alertness . Stimulates creativity

  • Cardiovascular and other health benefits of sauna bathing: A review of the evidence

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  • Sauna bathing reduces the risk of respiratory diseases: a long-term prospective cohort study

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  • Sauna bathing and systemic inflammation

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  • Sauna bathing is inversely associated with dementia and alzheimer's disease in middle-aged Finnish men

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Disconnect from devices with a sauna experience in nature on Waiheke Island

Disconnect

There are no devices at ēkôsauna, but we promise you will find a better connection.

Sustainability on Waiheke Island

Restoring people and nature

Nature recharges us. We return the favour to nature by being carbon neutral, funding conservation projects and using eco-friendly products.

Embrace silence in a sauna spa experience on Waiheke Island

The Value of silence

Silence is recommended for the enjoyment of our sauna, It brings inner stillness and complete relaxation. Embrace deep relaxation.

A unique sauna spa experience on Waiheke Island

High quality experience

We provide a unique, one-of-a-kind experience.