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Boost Your Immune System.
Enhance your Vitality.
Soothe Sore Joints and Weary Muscles.
Sleep Deeply.
Welcome to our ‘tiny’ but growing, thermotherapy spa experience.
Not sure about you, but our idea of a
true vacation escape involves thermotherapy.
We’re slowly bringing our vision to life, creating a peaceful oasis for relaxation. Continuously growing and improving the Tiny Village to create the ultimate retreat for our guests, including providing each tiny home with their own private hot-tub and access to the shared, wood-burning sauna.
What is Thermotherapy?
Thermotherapy is a treatment that involves alternating between hot and cold temperatures, followed by a rest period. This relaxation ritual is based on a 2000-year-old tradition founded in Nordic countries and studies support numerous health benefits when the cycle is repeated three times.
Thermotherapy consists of raising the temperature of your body through heat and then cooling down with cold. You will feel exhilarated immediately, and then deeply relaxed in the following minutes.
Relaxing after those 2 stages or at any time, is important as your body needs to balance out the temperature changes it has been through.
Repeat those stages at least 3 times during your stay and you will feel not only rejuvenated, but the amazing benefits of the thermal & hydro therapy on your health.
Thermotherapy Cycle
Step 1 Hot
The first step of the thermal cycle involves exposing your body to intense heat for 5 to 15 minutes.
Spend this first step in our wood-burning sauna or your private hot tub and let the soothing heat envelop you, easing tension, relaxing your muscles and enhancing circulation.
Make sure you hydrate with water before and after. You can leave the sauna at any time, but try to stay for at least 8 to 10 minutes to receive the maximum desired effects.
Step 2 Cold
Push your limits. Expose your body to cold for 10 to 15 seconds.
For the brave at heart, we have two cold tubs available or plunge into the cold lake waters for a rejuvenating shock to the system. It stimulates blood flow, boosts energy, and leaves you feeling invigorated. Opting for a walk in the cold air can also be enough for a gentle experience.
The transition from hot to cold produces a thermal shock, which will close your skin pores and release adrenaline, a hormone that stimulates the body.
Step 3 Relaxation
Spend at least 15 to 20 minutes in a relaxation area.
Unwind as you sit by your firepit (or common fire pit by the beach) soaking in nature’s beauty; swing gently in our hammock, embracing the quietude of nature, and let the fresh air soothe your senses; or read a book in the sauna vestibule.
After the thermal shock to your system, rest slows adrenaline secretion to make way for endorphins, known as the happiness hormones. This relaxation phase is to restore your body temperature and your heart rate, and to recover your respiratory and circulatory balance.
This is when you begin to feel all the benefits of the thermal cycle. Enjoy this moment of relaxation, take the time to reflect, and let yourself feel at peace. It’s a profound sense of calm you’ve rarely felt until now.
Benefits of Thermotherapy
The thermotherapy experience isn't just about relaxation, it's a gateway to improved health and well-being.
- Stress Reduction: Release life’s tension, leaving stress far behind.
- Improved Circulation: Alternating between hot and cold treatments enhances blood flow.
- Detoxification: Sweating in the sauna helps rid your body of toxins.
- Pain Relief: Find relief from muscle soreness and joint pain.
- Mental Clarity: Experience a sense of mental clarity and renewed focus.
- Skin Rejuvenation: The sauna's heat helps maintain healthy, radiant skin.
Guest Guidelines
To ensure a harmonious and safe experience for all our guests, please follow these guidelines:
- Respect Others: Keep noise levels low and maintain a serene atmosphere for everyone's enjoyment.
- Sauna Etiquette: Shower before entering the sauna and use a towel to sit or lie on. Please limit your sessions to 15-20 minutes at a time. Wear appropriate bathing attire. No smoking. No food. No glassware. People with health conditions or pregnant should not use the sauna. No person under 16 years of age. Exit immediately if feeling uncomfortable, dizzy or sleepy.
- Hot Tub Etiquette: Shower before entering the hot tub to remove body oils, lotions, etc., so that your tub stays clean. Limit your sessions to 15-20 minutes at a time. Exit immediately if feeling uncomfortable, dizzy or sleepy.
- Cold Water Safety: If you plan to take a cold lake plunge, start with a quick, controlled entry, and never stay in the cold water for too long. Do not dive at the end of the dock, especially if you’re new to cold plunging. If using the cold tubs, please place back the tub covers after use so they do not blow away in the wind or get damaged.
- Hydration: Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout your thermotherapy experience. No glassware or alcohol in the sauna please.
- Alcohol and Substances: For your safety and that of others, do not consume alcohol or other substances that may impair your judgment before or during thermotherapy.