Sauna Smörgås (A Mini-Re"treat")

Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure your spot for this event. Please register and pay at the link below ASAP:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=37285931&appointmentType=category:Community%20Sauna%20Events

Join us for a Sauna Smörgås, where we sandwich a 2 hour Nordic Sauna session in between Ida's EveryBody Breathe & Hands on Healing classes. This is a 4.5hr mini-retreat for all genders 18+, the sauna session will be clothing optional.
Smörgås means sandwich in Swedish ;)

Retreat Order:

1: EveryBody Breathe is a breathwork class that will teach you various breathing techniques within the Shamanic Breathwork tradition. Shamanic Breathwork uses circular and rhythmic breathing patterns, breath retention, and gentle somatic movement to promote balance within the mind, body and spirit connection. The intention of EveryBody Breathe is to help you deepen your connection with your breath, reduce stress, improve clarity, boost your mood, ease anxiety, and enhance emotional regulation.

2: Nordic Sauna is a process of 15 minutes in the hot sauna (170°F - 200°F) followed by either a cold water plunge or dousing which is then repeated 2-3 more times depending on tolerance. The entire process takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. A sauna whisk made of birch, oak, or eucalyptus is used to gently beat and whisk the body to encourage circulation and blood flow while offering protection and purification (whisks are available for purchase when in season).

As the Finnish proverb states "All humans are equal, but nowhere more so than in a sauna". The sauna is a uniquely capable holding space where all of the elements come together for support. Within this space, we come as we are. We come for washing, for good health, and for healing. This is a sacred form of ritual bathing that has been practiced in Northern Europe for at least 7,000 years.

3: Hands on Healing is a self-care class that teaches you how to effectively use your own hands and household props for self-massage. Ida will teach you various therapeutic approaches to hands on healing within the Swedish Massage Tradition, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release and Post Isomettric Relaxation (PIR). The intention of Hands on Healing is to empower your massage skills, establish body awareness, decrease pain, increase blood flow, relieve muscle tension and promote full body relaxation.

What to Expect: Upon arrival you'll meet Ida in the Lobby located through the back basement door. She'll gently guide you throughout the day, supporting you along your path to sacred self-care. There will be ample time for taking breaks, resting, and connecting with our peers.

About the Amenities: Our sauna is located in an urban backyard within the heart of Clackamas County. The sauna itself is a 10x10ft sauna with cedar benches and a wood-fired stove. The cold plunge area is an open air pergola with privacy curtains containing two claw foot tubs and a shower. There are several outdoor lounging areas great for relaxing and cooling off, including a covered gazebo. Weather and seasonally permitting, we’ll have a fire going in the fire pit for our guests to enjoy.

Located inside is a welcoming lobby with plenty of storage and hooks for your belongings. There’s a half bath adjacent to the lobby (no shower available). Beyond the lobby you’ll find “The Cave”; a cozy 150 sq ft room full of ambiance that will transport you to another place and time.

How to Prepare: Please arrive recently showered and well hydrated. It’s recommended that you have at least 16oz of water prior to arrival and continue hydrating throughout our time together. Abstain from alcohol the day of. Eat lightly/avoid being overly full prior to sauna.

What to Wear: Comfortable clothing that allows full body range of motion. Layers are good for temperature fluctuations. Barefoot, socked feet, or slippers.

What to Bring:

• Water bottle
• A snack if you think you'll need one
• Anything you need to be comfortable on the floor like a pillow or bolster (yoga mats, blocks, and blankets provided)
• Towel
• Slip on shoes
• Swim suit, tank & shorts, or sarong (cotton sarongs available)
• Bathrobe (optional)
• Sauna hat (optional)

What NOT to wear:

• Body lotions, oils, or perfumes
• Metal jewelry or glasses (inside the sauna)

Location: Ida's Home
525 E Fairfield St.
Gladstone, OR 97027

Cost: $90

Book Here:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=37285931&appointmentType=85073635

Liability Waiver: You must complete this waiver prior to using the sauna for your first time. https://forms.gle/FwU8ZSeCYgyFgkHU7