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Hydrotherapy Circuit

Kananaskis Nordic spa

Hydrotherapy Elements

Take a moment, look around, immerse yourself. Kananaskis Nordic Spa is designed to evoke peace and rejuvenation, from the setting to the elements.

Hot. Cold. Rest. Repeat

Hydrotherapy Circuit

On each visit to the spa, our advice would be to follow the hydrotherapy circuit for three to four times, using a combination of the hot and cold pools to truly experience the full benefits of hydrotherapy. Hot, cold, rest, repeat is our mantra, borne of the ancient Nordic wisdom behind the invigorating wellness benefits.

Hot

15-20 min

The initial hot stage reduces blood pressure while stimulating blood flow to the skin and muscles. Experience this in our hot pools, steam rooms and sauna facilities.

Hot Pools

The hot pools are the place to raise your body temperature and heart beat a notch. Relax as the steam surrounds you and retreat into the hot component of your hydrotherapy circuit.

Elements Pool

Absorbing wellness minerals is a vital part of hydrotherapy. Embrace the elements in our Enhanced Elements Pool to get the most out of your rejuvenation routine.

Finnish Sauna

A dry sauna that uses high temperatures and low humidity to promote sweating and detoxification.

Cabin Sauna

When you're fully immersed in the wellness cycle, there’s no room for distractions. Just peace, quiet, and the intense dry heat of our traditional sauna.

Forest View Sauna

Sweat out the toxins during the hot portion of the hydrotherapy cycle with a view onto the stunning surroundings. The sauna revitalizes and the view inspires.

Banya Sauna

Enclose yourself in our traditional Russian-style banya sauna. Simply pour water on the built-in rock stove for an instant steam refresh.

Steam Cabin

Breathe in the essential oil infused steam of our spacious steam cabin. For an invigorating refresh, you will also find a cold plunge bucket to douse your body.

Cold

As long as you can last

The cold stage stimulates blood pressure, forcing the production of more white blood cells– your body’s natural healing agent. Flushed of toxins, your muscles relax and you feel rejuvenated.

Rest

Enjoy as you see fit

After each hot and cold cycle we invite you to rest and relax, allowing your body to stabilize.

Calm Cabin

Every wellness routine needs quiet reflection. No noise, no visual distractions, just focus. Step into the Calm Cabin, where being at one with yourself is the only purpose.

Gathering Pool

The expansive Gathering Pool, our largest, offers warm, multi-level comfort for socializing and soaking in mountain views.

Reflections Pool

Relax and unwind in the Reflections Pool, a warm, tranquil space designed for quiet moments and gentle rejuvenation.

Exfoliation Cabin

Regular exfoliation helps to unclog pores, increase cell turnover for a glowing complexion, and stimulate collagen to keep skin looking young.

Fireside Areas

What's more relaxing — or more Canadian — than the effortless connection to nature from a campfire? Wrap up in your spa robe, take a seat by our giant cauldron fire pits and enjoy perfect outdoor rest time.

Relaxation Spaces

Cocoon your entire body in one of our hammocks for a peaceful nap, or gather with friends in our comfortable Adirondack chairs. Relax, connect, and soak in the breathtaking mountain views.

Two Trees Bistro

Inspired by our alpine surroundings, Two Trees Bistro is the social heart of Kananaskis Nordic Spa, offering Canadian-sourced sharing plates, wines, craft beers, and herbal teas.

Repair Body + Mind

Hydrotherapy Benefits

repair body + mind

Hydrotherapy Benefits

Heat therapy promotes blood flow, allowing oxidation of muscles and improved healing time.

Heath therapy reduces muscle soreness by increasing oxygen transport during hydro immersion.

The cold stage of the hydrotherapy circuit eliminates toxins by promoting the increased production of white blood cells, your body’s natural healing agent.

Dating back as far as 4500BC and later promoted by Roman physicians, the hydrotherapy circuit has long been noted for its calming, stress reduction benefits.

As the health of your circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems improves, your ability to rest and achieve more peaceful sleep improves.

The improvement of blood flow promotes the release of endorphins, your body’s happiness hormones. You leave the Nordic spa feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and happier!

The cold elements help reduce inflammation of the muscles, while the hot elements combined with water pressure, eases inflammation of the joints.

When the cold elements activate increased production of white blood cells, your immune system improves. White blood cells help your body fight infections and other diseases.

Community Agreements

Our sanctuary is a community built on a shared quest for wellness. To ensure this space remains a tranquil haven for all, we ask that you join us in upholding a few simple agreements. See the full list and join our commitment to shared renewal.

Our Community Agreements
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