নিউইয়র্ক স্পা একটি সেলিব্রিটি -প্রিয় সুস্থতা কৌশল ব্যবহার করছে – এটি নিজেকে নিমজ্জিত করার জায়গা
Remedy Place founder and functional medicine practitioner Jonathan Leary remembers a time when people weren’t so eager to freeze their butts off in the name of wellness. Back around 2019, when he was opening the first “social self-care” center in West Hollywood and simultaneously overseeing wellness pop-ups across Los Angeles, immersing oneself in 39-degree H2O in a small portable tub was still considered fairly exotic. Not anymore. “From the Cannes Film Festival to the Kardashians’ backyard, what was once considered unusual has now become a staple at every major wellness event,” says Leary, who has four Remedy Places (SoHo and Flatiron in New York, and a newly opened outpost in Boston; single classes for $50 with a breathwork sesh). “It’s been amazing to witness this shift.” Remedy Place offers “social self-care”. Image courtesy of Remedy Place. The craze has collected thousands of posts to Instagram and millions of views to TikTok, both tagged with #6MinuteClub. What do cool-craving celebs like Hailey Bieber and mega-athletes like Harry Styles and Naomi Osaka and Steph Curry get from regular freezes? It’s seen as a full roster of sensory and physical perks, from reducing inflammation and muscle recovery after training to improving mood and boosting immunity. Ice baths work their magic by triggering a cascade of long-lasting responses to the cold shock, says New York-based internist and longevity expert Amanda Kahn, who actively recommends cold water immersion to her patients. This includes the release of stress-modulating chemicals and the activation of the vagus nerve, which regulates the nervous system. Still, Kahn cautions, the practice isn’t right for everyone. “People with certain heart conditions, uncontrolled blood pressure, Raynaud’s disease, asthma, or seizure disorders should approach cold plunges with caution or avoid it altogether,” she says. “In public places, hygiene and water quality are also important considerations as the low temperatures don’t kill bacteria.” Saint, a swanky cold-water retreat in Chelsea, has four saunas and ice chambers. Image courtesy of Saint. While most of the hottest chilling spots across Manhattan and the other boroughs are built around community, a new addition to the lineup — Saint in Chelsea — is steeped in the concept of privacy. The 1,100-square-foot space features only a quartet of chic and spare sauna and ice bath chambers, each unable to comfortably accommodate more than three people. “Each of the four private sanctuaries features walnut walk-in closets, Nordic cedar saunas, Brazilian slate ice baths, rain showers, and Italian terrazzo floors,” says Saint co-founder Alex Feldmann. “We call them chambers or simply ‘private space’ — the rare thing you can find in New York is, here, our days are split between small, shared apartments and expansive, crowded offices, neither of which has the meditative, restorative power of true privacy at home.” (From $90 per visit). In contrast to Saint’s secluded offerings, Othership sounds more like a full-fledged rave, complete with its own vigorous lexicon. Guests at the Flatiron and Williamsburg locations are called “Travelers,” and the combined sauna and ice bath group “experiences” treat them to “towel waving” (essentially waving aromatherapy-infused essential oils and heat through the air by hand), “voice toning” (in which participants are encouraged to hum, sing, and “self-soothe”) and guasti-led breathwork. Othership co-founder Harry Taylor says cold exposure offers clear benefits. Image courtesy of Othership. In the testimonials section of their website, cold tub enthusiasts share some profound stories of how exposure to icy water — even for just a few minutes — has changed their lives. (From $64 for drop-in sessions). Othership co-founder Harry Taylor isn’t surprised. Now that we’ve moved past the Gwyneth-y “Let’s talk about the ‘Iceman’ from that Netflix Goop Lab feature,” The Real Deal has set in. “While Wim Hof and an initial wave of celebrity interest helped bring cold exposure into the mainstream, the conversation has changed,” Taylor notes. “We now have a growing body of peer-reviewed research supporting cold exposure as a tool for stress regulation, recovery, and immunity. It’s no longer about personality or shock factor — although there is definitely a shock factor. People at all stages of life are incorporating it into their daily routines because they feel clear benefits.” (Tagstotranslate) Fashion and Beauty (t) Lifestyle (t) Alexa (t) Health & Wellness Products (t) Luxury (t) Skincare
প্রকাশিত: 2025-10-15 17:22:00
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