Wellness
Sauna and cold plunge
Hot, cold, repeat. The rounds go faster with people to talk to in between.
- 2 to 10 people
- Host sets the price
- Low-key
- Know the risks
How a good one runs
What a good sauna and cold plunge plan looks like
The studio or spot is booked, the level is clear, and there is time after for tea or a slow brunch. Most plans land between 2 and 10 people: enough energy, still easy to learn names.
Tip for your first one: tell the teacher it is your first time. Every good one will show you what to do.
Good to know
Sauna and cold plunge on Kept Plans
- Typical group
- 2 to 10 people
- To join
- Your share of any costs, or the RSVP the host sets on a free plan. Hosts pick their own price. No refunds for cancelling or not coming.
- What to bring
- A swimsuit, a towel and plenty of water.
- Weather
- Rarely stops this one.
- Age
- 18 and over, like everything on Kept Plans. Hosts can also set an age range, like 25 to 35.
- Levels
- No levels. Come as you are.
- Where
- Always a public place.
- Vibe
- Low-key
- Risks
- Heat and cold are hard on the body. Skip it if you have a heart condition or are pregnant, and drink water.
Sauna and cold plunge in New York
No sauna and cold plunge plans on the board yet.
Plans show up here as hosts post them. Book the class or the spot first, say what people need to bring, and keep the group small enough to talk after.
Sauna and cold plunge questions
Do I need to be good at sauna and cold plunge?
No. There are no levels for sauna and cold plunge. People come for the company as much as the thing itself.
What does it cost to join?
Your share of the plan’s costs, like a court or a table, split evenly and paid up front. On a free plan, the RSVP the host set. It is charged when the plan happens and is not refunded for cancelling or not coming, so everyone who says yes actually goes. If the plan does not happen, you are not charged.
What if the host cancels?
Nobody is charged, and you get a message straight away. The same happens if the plan does not reach its minimum number of people.
What are the risks?
Heat and cold are hard on the body. Skip it if you have a heart condition or are pregnant, and drink water. Before you join a sauna and cold plunge plan, the app shows the main risks and asks you to confirm you understand them. If you are unsure whether it is right for you today, pick a different plan.
Love sauna and cold plunge? Host it.
Book the class or the spot first, say what people need to bring, and keep the group small enough to talk after. You pick the price: split the costs, set an RSVP, or both.
More wellness
- MeditationTwenty quiet minutes with other people, then tea and easy conversation.
- PilatesMat or reformer, slow and strong. Book the class together and get brunch after.
- Tai chiSlow, flowing movement in the park, first thing in the morning. Calmer than coffee.
- Sound bathLie back while bowls and gongs fill the room. An hour where nobody checks a phone.
- Spa dayPools, steam and a lot of sitting around in robes. A slow day out with good company.