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STOKE YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY

Get more out of your next sauna session

Glow forth and prosper

From the creators of the 612 Sauna Society, Thermaculture® at Hewing Hotel, and The Great Northern Sauna Village, Thermaculture is here to help you get more out of your next sauna session and experience the full mental, physical and social benefits of thermic bathing.

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"Thermaculture is Crossfit for your nervous system"

How to start

Contact your local Thermaculture venue

Reach out to your nearest Thermaculture affiliate or any wellness space with a sauna to ask about their schedule & pricing. (Many venues have a free offer for first-time steamers.)

You can join us for a guided session at an affiliate location like Hewing Hotel or Register for the Thermaculture Open to participate on your own or with friends anywhere.

Join a session

Sauna and cold plunging can be intimidating. You're not alone in being confused about the "right" way to go about it. From what to bring, to finding your the right guide, and getting the most out of your practice—we're here to guide you through it.

Learn the fundamentals

Learn the difference between sympathetic and parasympathetic response to stress and how you can work with heat and cold exposure to improve your heart rate variability and parasympathetic tolerances (ie the amount of stress you can handle before triggering your fight-or-flight response)—in other words, learn how to DROP IN (vs simply bounce between sweating and shivering).

glow forth and prosper

Enjoy the immense physical and psychological benefits of healthier heart rate variability and stress responses resiliency.

our guides lead the way

Meet the most experienced team of thermic bathing guides in North America.

There are a lot of ways to regulate your nervous system to improve your day-to-day energy, but thermic conditioning is the most effective and sustainable. Thermaculture makes the full benefits available to anyone anywhere—and it’s fun as hell!

John Pederson
612 Sauna Society & Thermaculture Founder
ericka jones

ericka jones

"Thermaculture is meditation grounded in accessible, safe thermic state change to heal, connect and grow."

JC

JC

"Thermaculture is a consultant voice for people considering how they approach their humanity through their experiences."

LAURA SWARTZ

LAURA SWARTZ

"I'm passionate about sharing the art and science of nervous system regulation. This is a unique way for busy people to really drop in."

Dr. Matt Weist

Dr. Matt Weist

"When I let go of what I am. I become what I might be."

Eden Bauer

Eden Bauer

"When we consistently build our tolerance to discomfort by engaging with experiences like sauna and cold exposure, we heighten out threshold to handle the unexpected discomfort life throws at us. That is why this practice is bigger than sweating."

Build a foundation

How to Choose the Right Thermaculture Experience For You

Convenience, session focus, and overall vibes are all important considerations. Try out a few different places. You may be surprised by how different each venue is outside their Thermaculture offerings.

What to expect at Your First Thermaculture Session

In a typical 90-minute Thermaculture session, guests enjoy 3-5 guided 12-minute sauna steam aromatherapy warm-up and cool-down rounds. Our guides teach you the fundamental best practices at the heart of all thermic bathing traditions so we can together translate and realize the full physical, mental & social benefits here now in modern urban North America.

What does SOWNA Mean?

Every session comes with a Steam of the Week Navigation Assist, or "SOWNA." The SOWNA changes weekly, brining constantly varied, functional understanding of thermic bathing best practices.

Start your thermaculture journey

FAQs, Answered

How much does Thermaculture cost?

Every Thermaculture venue has its own pricing. Most venues offer differetn variations of session passes and memberships. Some venues offer a free session or trial period. Reach out to your local sauna and cold plunging venue to learn more about their schedule and prices.

Where can I practice Thermaculture?

Join us for a guided Thermaculture session at an affiliate location like Hewing Hotel. You can also register for the Thermaculture Open to participate at home or at your local sauna venue.

What does a guided Thermaculture session look like?

In a typical 90-minute Thermaculture session, guests enjoy a full thermic cycle comprised of a guided 12-minute sauna steam aromatherapy warm-up, followed by a 15 minute cool-down—repeated 3 - 5 times.

How do I book a session for Thermaculture at Hewing Hotel?

We've been serving the best steam in the city at the Hewing Hotel rooftop since 2018. Join us!

Book a session

How do I find a Thermaculture affiliate location near me?

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How do I practice Thermaculture at my local Sauna?

Register for the Thermaculture Open to experience the full benefits of fire & ice anywhere.

Do I need sauna or cold exposure experience to start Thermaculture?

Thermaculture is designed to deepen your practice wherever you're starting from. Beginners and seasoned sauna-goers alike.

See you on the bench!

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