Question 1

What is a Nordic Thermal Cycle?

Accepted Answer

The thermal cycle is a heat therapy treatment that involves alternating hot and cold temperatures, followed by a rest period. This relaxation ritual is based on a 2,000-year-old tradition founded in Nordic countries.

Question 2

What are the benefits of a Nordic thermal cycle?

Accepted Answer

A Nordic thermal cycle promotes both improved physical and mental health including: reduces accumulated stress and tension, soothes muscle aches and pains, improves blood circulation, promotes better mood and sleep, reduced inflammation, detoxification of toxins in the body, deep relaxation.

Question 3

What kind of saunas will we be using?

Accepted Answer

Nordic Sauna Rentals providing their beautiful barrel saunas built here in Nova Scotia. Nordic Sauna Rentals is a local mobile sauna delivery service - delivering ready to use saunas to your doorstep.

Question 4

How long do I stay in the sauna and the lake dip?

Accepted Answer

The thermal cycle is: 15 minutes of Sauna, 10 minutes for cold plunge and rest time, repeat. If the sauna becomes uncomfortable at anytime you are free to leave as you please. You can use the 10 minute window to cold plunge for as little or long as desired.

Question 5

Are there changing rooms?

Accepted Answer

There are no changing rooms on site - we recommend arriving with your bathing suit underneath a layer of clothing.

Question 6

When and Where is the event?

Accepted Answer

Lion's Beach Park (10 Nowlan St. Dartmouth) at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesday, March 24.

Question 7

How much are tickets?

Accepted Answer

Each ticket is $38.

Question 8

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Please bring a beach towel + warm layer of clothing (top and bottom) over a bathing suit and a large bottle of water. We'll be sweatin' heavily!

Question 9

Check with your doctor before taking part in the cold plunge if you have any of the following:

Accepted Answer

High/Low Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Conditions, Heart Conditions, Pregnancy, or have any other doubts about your health.

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