Sauna
Traditional dry-heat sauna, 160–185°F.
- Cardiovascular conditioning
- Stress relief & deeper sleep
- Post-workout muscle recovery
- Improved circulation
Equilibrium Wellness and Spa
A moment of stillness awaits.
Sauna | Cold Plunge | Relaxation Area
Launching Fall 2026 at City Gardens
Additional City Properties locations to follow
Available exclusively to all current tenants.
Wellness Notes
The benefits, briefly.
A few well-studied effects you can expect from each part of the Equilibrium experience.
Cold Plunge
Cold-water immersion, approximately 50°F.
- Reduced inflammation & soreness
- Heightened alertness & focus
- Mood-boosting norepinephrine response
- Supports immune resilience
Tap the orb · breathe with us
Relaxation Area
A quiet, low-light lounge between sessions — with a moment of guided breath, anytime.
- Cool-down between hot and cold
- Mindful transition between rounds
- Calm space to rehydrate
- Ambient lighting & soft seating
Learn more
A closer look at each amenity
Regular sauna use — roughly 15–20 minutes at 160–185°F, several times a week — is associated in long-running Finnish cohort studies with significantly lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. The mechanism is well understood: heat exposure transiently raises heart rate to a level comparable to moderate exercise, training the cardiovascular system without joint or muscle load.
A typical Equilibrium session runs 15–20 minutes per round, repeated 1–3 times depending on tolerance. Hydration matters — plan an additional 16–32 oz of water on sauna days.
Best for: post-workout recovery, stress reduction, cardiovascular conditioning, deeper sleep.
Skip or modify if
you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, are pregnant, or are recovering from recent surgery — talk with your doctor first.
Sources: long-running Finnish (KIHD) cohort studies on cardiovascular and all-cause mortality associated with regular sauna use.
Cold-water immersion at roughly 50°F triggers a rapid release of norepinephrine — measured increases of 200–500% within minutes — which is associated with sharper focus and elevated mood for several hours afterward. Repeated short exposures (3–5× per week) are also associated with reduced exercise-induced inflammation and faster recovery times.
A common protocol is 2–3 minutes in the plunge, often immediately after a sauna round. The “afterdrop” — continued cooling for 5–10 minutes after exit — is normal; that’s often when the felt benefits peak.
Best for: inflammation reduction, alertness, mood, post-exercise recovery, immune resilience.
Skip or modify if
you have a heart condition, uncontrolled hypertension, or are pregnant — get medical sign-off first. Exit any time you feel dizzy or numb past the fingertips.
Sources: peer-reviewed trials on cold-water immersion and norepinephrine response, and on cold exposure and exercise recovery.
Between rounds, your body benefits from a true cool-down — transitioning at a measured pace, not just sitting somewhere. The Equilibrium relaxation area is built for this: low light, ambient sound, soft seating, and a temperature held between the sauna and cold extremes.
A “Scandinavian cycle” alternates 15 min sauna → 2–3 min cold → 10–15 min rest, repeated 2–3 times. The rest period is where parasympathetic activity (the body’s recovery mode) takes over — and where the strongest cardiovascular training response actually settles in.
Use the room to rehydrate, try the 4-7-8 breathing pattern from the orb above, or just sit quietly.
Pro tip:
keep your phone in the locker. The full benefit comes from letting the nervous system disengage.
