Ōhope Sea Sauna

16/02/2026

13/02/2026

I asked ChatGPT this question:

How much stress does one sauna reduce if you’re doing a sauna session like ours where it’s a whole hour but 15 minutes in the sauna, 5 minutes cold, 15 minutes in, 5 minutes cold, 15 minutes in again.

And this is the answer it gave:

Stress Reduction in an Ōhope Sea Sauna Session

Your 1-hour session (3 × 15-min heat + cold plunges) delivers real, measurable stress relief — not just relaxation.

🔥 Sauna Benefits
• Lowers cortisol (stress hormone) by 10–25%
• Releases endorphins → improves mood
• Relaxes muscles and reduces tension
• Heart rate rise helps burn off stress hormones

❄️ Cold Plunge Benefits
• Resets the nervous system
• Boosts dopamine (up to 250%) → motivation & mood
• Reduces inflammation linked to chronic stress
• Trains the body to recover from stress faster

🔁 Why the 3 Rounds Work

Contrast therapy teaches your body to switch from stress → calm efficiently, improving resilience and emotional balance.

📊 Typical Results After One Session
• Perceived stress reduction: 30–50%
• Mood boost lasting: 6–24 hours
• Better sleep that night: common
• With regular use: lower baseline stress & improved anxiety management

💬 Simple Client Explanation

“Most people leave feeling 30–50% more relaxed, sleep better, and feel calmer for the next day or two.”

10/02/2026

We’re operating in Ōhope and Ōpōtiki, with wood-fired sauna & cold plunge sessions this week.

Saturday sessions are running too
perfect for a relaxed Valentine’s couples reset ❤️
Small group sessions (max 7).

👉 Book here:
https://ohopeseasauna.as.me
Or DM us
Private bookings also available

03/02/2026

Hydration is key!!

We provide filtered drinking water infused with fresh mint and a light pinch of salt to support hydration and help replenish minerals lost through sweat during your sauna session

02/02/2026

Ōpōtiki we are back this Wednesday 4th February rubbing our usual Wednesday sauna and cold plunge sessions down the wharf

5:30pm
6:30pm
7:30pm

Perfect for post-work, wind-down, muscle recovery, stress relief, or just a good reset mid-week.
All welcome beginners included.

Booking link
www.ohopeseasauna.as.me
Or message to secure your spot

Schedule your appointment online Ohope Sea Sauna

30/01/2026

Sun to Surf SauSun to Surflunge 🔥❄️
ALSO OPEN TO PUBLIC

We’re parked up at the Sun to Surf event offering
30 minute sauna and cold plunge sessions for just $12

Today 5pm to 8pm
Tomorrow 6am to 1pm

How it works and why it’s so good

Before your run
🔥 The heat warms muscles increases blood flow and helps loosen tight joints
This helps reduce stiffness and prepares your body to move and improves sleep

After your run
❄️ The cold plunge or sea dip helps reduce inflammation muscle soreness and swelling
🔥 Following cold with heat helps relax muscles and support faster recovery

You can also jump straight into the sea using the wharf bombing plank

Repeat at your own pace during your 30 minute session

Perfect for pre run warm ups and post run recovery and open to the public too

We’re parked right beside the finish line so you can recover relax and watch your crew cross the line

Saturday we are lucky enough to be parked next to Lorna Jane active (20% off active wear) and Bliss Beauty ($25 massage)

Come sweat plunge and recover 🔥❄️

20/01/2026

Morning Sauna Sessions

For our morning sessions we trying out this combo to keep things fresh and energising everything’s done in a flow to gently wake the body and clear the mind.

We’re using Young Living essential oils.

✨ We start with Eucalyptus
to open the airways and deepen the breath.

✨ Then move into Awaken
for clarity, focus, and fresh morning energy.

✨ We finish with Thieves
to warm the body, support immunity, and set you up for the day.

To top it off, we’ve also got our hydrating face oil and gua sha, perfect for circulation, lymphatic flow, and that post-sauna glow.

Simple, intentional, and all about starting the day right

20/01/2026

Night Sauna Sessions

For our night sessions we keep things slow and calming everything’s done in a flow to help you properly switch off.

Young Living essential oils

✨ We start with Eucalyptus
to open the airways and clear the day.

✨ Then move into Patchouli
to ground you and calm the mind.

✨ We finish with Rutavala
for deep relaxation and to set you up for a good night’s sleep.

To top it off, we’ve also got our
hydrating face oil and gua sha
perfect for relaxing, lymphatic flow, and that post-sauna glow.

Simple, intentional, and all about winding down

05/01/2026

Session this week - Ōhope
Plus we are in Ōpōtiki this Wednesday

Booking online via
www.ohopeseasauna.as.me