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Leslieville Studio Soft Launch: December 15th
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Our Space

Alter offers a
Finnish-inspired
hot + cold experience
in a warm, community-oriented atmosphere.

Our Space

Alter offers a Finnish-inspired hot + cold experience in a warm, community-oriented atmosphere

Expect to be:

In a spacious Finnish sauna with essential oil infused steam. Temperatures range from 80-90ºC

Expect to sauna:

As often as feels good for you.
However, to maximize benefits, research indicates that 15 minute sessions at least 4x per week is best.

Expect to feel:

Rested
Relieved
Detoxified
relaxed

Expect to be:

In a four-person ice bath or underneath our shower bucket, with water temperatures that range from 2-10ºC

Expect to plunge:

As often as feels good for you.
However, to maximize benefits and minimize stress on your body, research indicates 11 minutes per week is best.

Expect to feel:

energized
recovered
focused
clear-headed

Expect to be:

In a cozy, comfortable lounge space with complimentary tea.

Expect to rest:

As often as feels good for you.
However, we recommend 2-5 minute breaks in-between the hot + cold and after your session to ease back into your regular day.

Expect to feel:

CONNECTED
RESTED
CONTENT
grateful

Our Sessions

Self-led sessions and instructor-led classes designed to energize,
unwind, and everything
in-between.

our sessions

Self-led sessions and instructor-led classes designed to energize, unwind, and everything in-between.

Instructor-Led Classes

Let our experienced Instructors guide you through the hot + cold, with breathwork, movement, and aromatherapy.

Classes are 60-75 minutes.

Rebalance

Cold Intensity
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Cold Intensity
Hot Intensity

A class for those who feel out of sorts, but don’t know if they’re tired or restless. Find center with a balance of effort and ease and a blend of up- and down-regulating techniques.

Duration: 60 mins
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Energize

Cold Intensity
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Cold Intensity
Hot Intensity

Wake and challenge your body and mind. Leave this class with mental sharpness and increased confidence to tackle your day.

Duration: 60 mins
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Unwind

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Cold Intensity
Hot Intensity

Slow down and release physical, mental, and emotional tension. This class leverages the power of heat to help you find a deep sense of relaxation.

Duration: 60 mins
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Sisu: Build Resilience

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Cold Intensity
Hot Intensity

Challenge yourself in both the sauna and the ice bath. This class is designed around the Finnish concept of “Sisu" a word that conveys the concept of grit, resilience, and strength.

Duration: 75 mins
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Self-Led Drop-Ins

We created our drop-ins to meet you where you are. Take a quick dip or extend your exploration of the hot + cold, whatever is best for you and your schedule.

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Multi-Hour

Pick your start time and experience Alter at your own pace with no strict time limits.

Self-Led

Feel empowered to use the space and cycle between the hot, cold, and rest areas on your own.

Optional Guidance

Expert Facilitators will be in the space to guide you through the experience, if and when you need.

Aromatherapy

Benefit from regular essential oil infused snowballs and water thrown on the sauna rocks.

Self-Led Drop-Ins

We created our drop-ins to meet you where you are. Take a quick dip or extend your exploration of the hot + cold, whatever is best for you and your schedule.

Multi-Hour

Pick your start time and experience Alter at your own pace with no strict time limits.

Self-Led

Feel empowered to use the space and cycle between the hot, cold, and rest areas on your own.

Optional Guidance

Expert Facilitators will be in the space to guide you through the experience, if and when you need.

Aromatherapy

Benefit from regular essential oil infused snowballs and water thrown on the sauna rocks.

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Confident
Restless

Come as you are
but come prepared

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