The Nordic Cycle
A 1,000 YEAR OLD LIFESTYLE TO DISEASE-FREE LIVING
The following steps are suggested, but not mandatory when visiting the Spa at Relics Retreat. There are medical contraindications you should be aware of before considering this sequence. You are responsible for your health and knowing whether or not you have a contraindicated condition or are on any medications that may deem you unable to participate in any of these steps.
Come feel for yourself the life-changing benefits of this healthy tradition!
Always CLEAN & Always PRIVATE
STEP 1:
SHOWER
You first, must prepare your skin's pores for effective physiological responses by exfoliating all dead cells and topical agents that settle in the skin's pores & creases.
PLEASE REMOVE THEM
If you are choosing to wear swimwear, it must be rinsed free of any detergents or agents before entering our jacuzzis.
NO COTTON, DENIM, OR FABRIC OTHER THAN SWIM-INTENDED MATERIAL PLEASE.
DRINK WATER
STEP 2:
SWEAT &
HYDRATE
15-20 Minutes in one of our sauna baths.
The Ruusu - 160F Dry or AromaSteam
The Maa - 140F-212F Wood-Fired, Dry
Or Aroma-Steam
DRINK WATER
STEP 3:
ICE SHOWER
or at least a COOL one
10 Seconds to 3 Minutes
50 Degrees will
SET YOU FREE!
STEP 4:
REST FOR 15 MINUTES
In the Pool
Yoga
On the Deck
In a Mineral Salt Foot Bath
DRINK WATER
REPEAT STEPS 2, 3, & 4
AS TIME & BODY WILL ALLOW
Healing with water of all temps and forms, or hydrotherapy, as we call it now, was really the go-to for any ailment at the beginning of times.
Not only cleansing, but healing to both the physical body and the unseen mind.
The early Vikings relied on the incredible endurance, pain relief, and the settling of the mind & body when exposed to very hot water or steam and then a very icy, disciplined cool-down,
thankfully to the common sense of survival &
the utilization of the basic elements that surrounded them.
This instinct, we are ALL born with.
Natural Elements = Natural Healing
You will find upon researching that most of our ancestors, no matter where their origin, have healing remedies utilizing very hot water or air and very cold water, ice, or snow for physical injuries, anxiety & depression, fatigue, all sorts of women-related issues,
ceremonial crossings & meditative insight.
This purges the body & brain through the pores of one, amazing organ - our skin.
Complete relaxation paired with intense invigoration.
This requires no prescriptions, only guidance and one's willingness to participate.
Long term benefits may include:
