What Is Contrast Therapy? Why Everyone's Talking Sauna & Ice Plunge
Recovery isn't a luxury. It's an important part of looking after your body.
By Tula Master Trainer·4 min read·Tula Recovery Pods
Let's start here
Hot, then cold. On purpose.
Contrast Therapy is a simple idea dressed up in a slightly intimidating name: you alternate between heat and cold, on purpose, and let your body do what it does best. Typically that means moving between an infrared sauna and an ice plunge, giving your system the benefits of both temperatures without picking a side.
Whether you've just finished a Pilates class, wrapped up a Lagree session, or simply need a moment that belongs entirely to you, this is one of my favourite ways to slow down, recover and recharge at Tula.
Inside a Tula Recovery Pod
Infrared sauna
Ice plunge
Rain shower
55 minutes of private access
You choose the pace. There's no right or wrong way to enjoy your session — that part's entirely up to you.
Why people love it
It's less about performance, more about intention.
Everyone's recovery journey looks a little different. Some people arrive chasing sore muscles into submission, others just want twenty minutes where nobody needs anything from them. Both are correct answers.
— Supports post-workout recovery
— Eases muscle soreness
— Improves circulation
— Reduces stress
— Relaxes body and mind
— Leaves you strangely energised after the plunge
The two temperatures
Meet the heat. Meet the cold.
The infrared sauna
Unlike a traditional sauna, this one warms your body directly with infrared light instead of just heating the air around you. The result is a gentle, soothing warmth — all the benefits of heat therapy, none of the "why does breathing feel like a workout" drama. Ideal for unwinding after a long day, or an even longer week.
The ice plunge
Full-body immersion in cold water for a short, deliberate stretch of time. Yes, it can feel a little intimidating the first time — that's normal, and so is the small, dramatic gasp everyone makes on entry. Most guests fall for the refreshing rush that follows almost immediately. Go at your own pace and let your body lead.
"The first thirty seconds are a negotiation. Everything after that is the reward."
Your space, your rules
What is a Recovery Pod?
Your Recovery Pod is exactly that — yours. A private wellness space with 55 minutes to move between the infrared sauna, the ice plunge and the rain shower however you like.
Inside a Tula Recovery Pod — ice plunge, rain shower and infrared sauna, all yours for 55 minutes.
Cycle between hot and cold a handful of times if that's your thing, or simply settle into the sauna and let the rest of the world wait outside the door. However you use it, the experience belongs entirely to you.
Ready to slow down and reset?
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your body is simply pause.
