How a round works
Sit in the sauna until you are properly warm, usually 10 to 15 minutes. Step into an ice-bath tub and breathe slowly; for a first time, 1 to 2 minutes is plenty. Then rest in the garden for a few minutes. Most people repeat this two or three times.
Tips for your first time
- Breathe out slowly as you lower in — the first 30 seconds are the hardest.
- Keep your hands out of the water if it feels like too much.
- Drink water between rounds.
- Skip a heavy meal or alcohol beforehand.
- Listen to your body and get out whenever you want.
Who should check with a doctor first
If you are pregnant, or have a heart condition or high blood pressure, check with your doctor before using a sauna or ice bath.
Ice bath and sauna at Luna Soul
The Secret Garden in Phuket Old Town is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00. A day pass is 590 THB with towels included, and Relax, Reset, Recharge adds a 60-minute massage for 999 THB. In Karon, try Fire & Ice at Luna Soul Oasis.
