plunge outside knowing you have the sauna to retreat to straight a erwards. We nd these types of extreme weather can build a real sense of community/ comradeship between those using the sauna. Similarly, we recently had our rst spring-like day and we found the response from customers was amazing. ere was a real buzz in the air and everyone appreciated how beautiful the surroundings looked and just enjoyed being in the outdoors. Spring is a time when people start to come together more for social activities. How does Mersea Sauna foster a sense of community among its visitors? Since opening, we have been really keen to bring authentic sauna to our local area and build up a community of sauna enthusiasts. All of our sessions are available to book as shared sessions and we nd that people really get to know each other and strike up friendships within the shared sessions. e sauna provides a great opportunity to switch o from devices and connect fully with those around you. We’ve also held special events, such as running the sauna alongside ‘Chilly Dips’ in the lake this month with Active Workforce, and SUP sauna socials, and we have found these events really foster a sense of community. For those new to sauna and cold-water therapy, spring seems like an ideal time to start. What advice would you give beginners who want to try it out for the rst time? We would advise anyone starting for the rst time to take it slowly and listen to their body. ere is no need to stay in the sauna or cold plunge for a set amount of time and you can build up your time slowly. You will get the most bene t from staying comfortable and doing what is right for you! We would always advise anyone using the sauna to
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