Waterfall Cold Plunge

~ The Power and Medicine of Outdoor Cold Therapy ~

Here at our Aloha Falls Retreat Center, we have both an infrared sauna and access to a refreshing nature-based cold plunge in a waterfall pool.

Did you know that both extreme heat and extreme cold have incredibly healing and medicinal effects on the body?

An INFRARED SAUNA can help boost heart health and reduce blood pressure. It improves blood circulation, reduces inflammation, soothes sore muscles, and can assist with treating pain. It also releases endorphins in the body and can help alleviate low moods, anxiety, and stress, as well as improve sleep. Spending time in the sauna can reduce oxidative stress in the body, which can help increase the body's resistance to viruses and disease.

Regular sauna use enhances immune function by increasing white blood cell production and stimulating the body's natural defense mechanisms. It is also a catalyst for the body to detox, allowing us to flush out impurities from the skin and remove toxins and heavy metals from the body.

COLD PLUNGES have a large variety of benefits. Cold plunges in natural waters naturally produce negative ions, which improves mood and reduces stress. They are nature’s cure. Natural cold water immersion constricts blood vessels, which can help to lower inflammation. It also helps with muscle recovery and alleviating soreness, increased metabolism, boosting and stimulating the immune system, and improving mood. A spring-fed cold plunge can reduce stress/anxiety/depression, enhance mental clarity/focus, detoxify your body, improve sleep, reduce pain, increase energy levels, burn fat, rejuvenate the skin, and boost blood flow.

Experts believe cold plunges are the most effective when done immediately after being in a hot environment, such as a sauna or hot tub. This is known as contrast therapy. Perhaps one of the most powerful things about cold therapy is the element of resilience: When you tackle something as challenging as submerging yourself in ice-cold water, you train your mind and body to be able to face the difficult things in life with ease.

We invite you to take the leap into our cold plunge retreat, and we cannot wait to welcome you into our magical waterfall wellness experience.