A sanctuary in the forest to escape, slow down, and find your balance
It’s time to put your well-being at the forefront
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
AIKA is a sanctuary in the forest to escape, slow down, and find your balance. We provide an opportunity to connect deeper with self, with others, and with nature.
We offer private bookings for up to 10 guests 7 days a week featuring the immersive AIKA experience (3 hours), and the AIKA private day retreat (6 hours). We also offer AIKA social classes which are healthy community gatherings.
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The AIKA Cycle
+ Hot
Warm up in our beautiful wood burning sauna, designed and handcrafted in Squamish BC. Allow the heat and humidity to penetrate deeply, awakening your mind and body, and invoking an adaptive physiological response that provides numerous science based health benefits.
Research indicates 15-20 minutes in the sauna is optimal per AIKA Cycle repetition.
+ Cold
Safely immerse yourself in our cold plunge pools positioned adjacent to the hot sauna. Breathe deeply and relax as you cool down in a calm and controlled environment. The transition from hot to cold is a magical tool for the mind and body with many science-based health benefits.
Optimize Vascular System
Increase Hormone Levels
Enhance Thermogenesis
Flush Lymphatic System
Rebalance Autonomic Nervous System
Lower Blood Sugar
Improve Adrenal Function
Thyroid Support
Enhance Immune Function
Improve Sleep Quality
Increase Pain Tolerance
Reduce Inflammation
Lower Body Fat
The duration of time spent in the cold plunge is based entirely on personal preference and your experience with cold water immersion. While research indicates >3 minutes is optimal, health benefits can be realized with a quick dip.
+ Rest
Time spent resting is our favourite component of the AIKA Cycle. You will feel a sense of euphoria and deep relaxation after the exhilaration of the hot and cold. This is a time for stillness, breath, and a deeper human connection with friends and loved ones. The benefits from the rest phase include:
Reduce Stress
Lower Anxiety
Promote Emotional Health
Enhance Self-Awareness
+ Repeat
Research indicates that repeating the cycle three or four times will maximize health benefits and leave your mind and body feeling fresh and reinvigorated.
Longer cumulative exposure to hot & cold temperatures
Deeper level of relaxation achieved
Push beyond your comfort zone to unlock your greatest potential
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Connection, Relaxation, and Balance
Enhance your connection to self, to others, and to nature at AIKA. We offer the immersive AIKA experience, which is a private private booking for you and your friends, colleagues, family, or loved ones, and AIKA socials which are a healthy group experience with the intention to foster connection, relaxation, and balance.
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Concierge
AIKA Concierge is our dedicated service to help you plan your AIKA experience. Please email us at hello@aikaspa.ca or call us at 7788776006 and we’d be happy to help.
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AIKA Socials
In addition to the private immersive AIKA experience, we also host AIKA socials. AIKA socials are a healthy community experience focusing on fostering connection within a small group gathering at AIKA. The experience is light and social yet intimate and connective.
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