luxurious amenities including saunas, steam rooms, outdoor thermal baths, Nordic plunges, cold buckets and multiple relaxation areas. For example, one might try a thermal bath as their "hot," which helps improve blood circulation, relieve sore muscles and activate the lymphatic system for 10-15 minutes. Next, for the "cold" cycle, you immerse yourself in the cold Nordic bath that helps stimulate the cardiovascular system and place you in the present moment for 10-15 seconds. To wrap up the cycle, you’ll "rest" by unplugging and recentering yourself with a self-guided meditation on the spa’s tranquil mezzanine for 20 minutes or so. While the traditions are based in Scandinavian culture, Murphy says they have been adapted worldwide in other cold climates to deliver similar results. In total, the spa recommends at least two to three hours to complete your experience at Mysa, and to repeat the hot, cold, rest cycle three to four times to maximize the benefits. To further indulge your senses and ramp up the relaxation factor, the spa also offers massage therapy services in their two treatment rooms to help soothe your muscles. No doubt you will work up an appetite. Thankfully another unique feature of Mysa is the full-service world class restaurant. “Our head chef Seth Shaw and farmer Margie Loo have teamed up to create an on-site greenhouse which will supply our restaurant year-round,” Murphy says. “Our spa guests will be able to tour the greenhouse to see the produce used in all dishes!” For those who want to make the most of their stay the resort has 17 year-round accommodations with full access to the spa. Guests will also have the option of buying a day pass. The restaurant will be exclusive to their day guests and accommodation guests. The spa is also committed to a fully renewable resource to power their spa facilities, which includes a biomass
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