New Sauna Summit Turns Up the Heat on Wellness Therapy
Iron Mountain Hot Springs’ new Sauna Summit features five globally inspired saunas that add international panache to the wellness experience.
Visitors can now complement their globally inspired soaking experience with the therapeutic benefits of sauna, also drawn from cultures and traditions around the globe. Each of the five new saunas takes its cue from cultural wellness practices from around the world.
But First, Why Sauna?
Spending a spell in a sauna has more benefits than you may realize. The heat, whether wet, dry, or infrared, triggers a natural relaxation response in the body. That alone can make sauna an effective stress reliever, especially in a world that never ceases to demand more of our time and attention.
Traditional cultures from Finland to Turkey have embraced regular sauna sessions as part of their wellness heritage for centuries. Reported benefits of sauna include pain relief, improved cardiovascular and respiratory health, reduced inflammation, and overall support for longevity.
Sauna is a natural addition to any wellness routine and is now available at Iron Mountain Hot Springs with Premier Access (21+) ticket.
Inspired by Saunas Around the World
Like the globally inspired pools, Iron Mountain Hot Springs’ Sauna Summit take its cue from wellness traditions around the world.
The Steam Room
Inspired by the Turkish Hammam, the Steam Room offers visitors a deeply relaxing environment with warm, 100-percent humidity. With the scent of lavender permeating the space, this sauna experience is designed to quickly soothe the body and mind. It is ideal for sore muscles and immune system recovery. Rooted in centuries of Ottoman bathing culture, our Hammam-inspired sauna is designed to purify the body while promoting relaxation, circulation, and deep skin cleansing.
The Traditional Sauna
Sauna culture is an essential part of daily life in Finland and the inspiration for our Traditional Sauna. The hottest sauna on the property, it ranges between 190˚ and 194˚F. It is designed to elevate the heart rate, encouraging the body to sweat and release toxins. With the detox comes deep muscle relaxation, muscle recovery, improved circulation, and cardiovascular conditioning. Add a small amount of water to the rocks to raise the humidity and temperature. In Finnish tradition, sauna is more than a sweat; it’s a ritual of renewal, typically followed by an icy Nordic cold plunge!
The Sauna Intermission: Contrast Therapy
No authentic sauna experience would be complete without contrast therapy—alternating between hot and cold temperatures. Almost all cultures with sauna traditions incorporate contrast therapy into their wellness practice.
In addition to a new cold plunge pool, the Sauna Summit has also added two mineral-infused pools that further enhance wellbeing. The Potassium and Magnesium plunges, along with a cold plunge, are all conveniently located just steps away from the saunas. Dissolved in the water, potassium promotes skin health, while magnesium encourages deep muscle relaxation.
The Aromatherapy Sauna
Inspired by the Russian banya, the Aromatherapy Sauna will invigorate the senses. With all the underlying benefits of traditional sauna, this sauna adds soothing essential oils into the mix. Sweet Orange is known to energize the body and promote elevated mood; Eucalyptus aids in respiratory healthy; and, Lavender coaxes the body into a deep state of relaxation, encouraging better sleep.
The Salt Sauna
Taking its cue from salt mines of Poland, this tradition draws on the belief that microscopic salt particles can support respiratory and skin health. The Salt Sauna temperature varies between 184˚ and 192˚F. The deeply relaxing atmosphere comes from the large salt wall, which provides a soothing ambient glow to the space. Like the salt mines of Eastern Europe, by emitting negative ions (which is actually a positive for health-seekers) salt walls are known to purify air, reduce stress, and improve mood and sleep.
The Red Light Clay Sauna
One of Korea’s oldest sauna traditions is the inspiration for the Red Light Clay Sauna, which ranges between 160˚ and 168˚F. It is the lowest temperature sauna at Iron Mountain Hot Springs. The low heat is ideal, allowing visitors to linger longer, enabling guests to soak in all the benefits of red light therapy, including increased collagen production, cellular regeneration, and tightening and toning skin.
Experience the Sauna Summit for Yourself
The new Sauna Summit adds yet another health-boosting dimension to the inspired wellness offerings at Iron Mountain Hot Springs. To experience the new Sauna Summit, make your reservations today!