How to get the most out of a visit
At WYLD, there is no “perfect” way to sauna.
The goal is simple: move between heat, cold, and rest in a way that feels good for your body. Our sessions are one hour, which is more than enough time to settle in, find your rhythm, and leave feeling better than when you arrived.
There is no pressure to do more, stay longer, or push harder, always: Listen To Your Body
Heat - Sauna
Never overexert yourself
10–15 mins (beginners) 15–20 mins (experienced)
The sauna sits between 80–100°C. The lower benches are cooler, the higher benches hotter. Let your body warm gradually and stay as long as it feels good. Make sure to leave before you feel lightheaded or uncomfortable, Listen To Your Body. For most people, this will naturally fall somewhere between 5–15 minutes, but there is no fixed rule and you're welcome to stay longer or shorter.
- Sit on a towel and get comfortable
- Breathe slowly and allow your body to adjust
- We’ll add water on the stones lightly to create steam, not aggressively
- Leave the sauna while you still feel good, not when you are struggling
Cold - Plunges
Take deep focused breaths
30-60 seconds (beginners) 1-3 mins (experienced)
Cooling down is just as important as the heat. Step out slowly and give your body a moment before entering cold. At WYLD, you can choose between four cold tubs or the dock for a full open-water dip. There is no “better” option, just different experiences.
- Enter cold water gradually, not by jumping or forcing it
- Focus on steady breathing as your body adjusts
- Stay for a short, controlled period rather than pushing duration
- Exit when you feel calm and in control
- Listen To Your Body
Dock Swim
Listen to your body
1–3 mins (beginners) 3+ mins (experienced)
The dock swim offers a more natural, immersive cold experience. Treat it with respect. Enter slowly, stay aware of your surroundings, and only stay in as long as you feel fully in control. Cold water should feel refreshing, not overwhelming.
- Always enter the dock calmly and with awareness
- Stay close to access points and follow site guidance
Exit at the first sign of discomfort or loss of control, Listen To Your Body
Rest + Hydrate
Between rounds, make sure you breathe and re-acclimise
3-5 mins (beginners) 1-3 mins (experienced)
After cold, allow your body to rest. This is where much of the benefit happens. Sit, stand, or walk slowly, and let your temperature and breathing return to normal. This pause is part of the experience, not a gap between rounds.
- Take the time you need to reset
- Hydrate, Hydrate and Hydrate
- Avoid rushing straight back into heat
Throughout your session, the most important rule is to stay in tune with how you feel. Sauna and cold exposure are not about endurance or competition. Done properly, they should leave you feeling clear, relaxed, and restored.
- There is no benefit to pushing through discomfort
- More is not better, better is better
- Always finish your session feeling positive
This is your hour. Use it to reset, reconnect, and move between heat and cold in a way that works for you.