Transform Your Mind and Body: The Power of Ice Baths and Saunas at Yama Balian

Transform Your Mind and Body: The Power of Ice Baths and Saunas at Yama Balian

At Yama Balian, we believe true transformation starts from within. It’s about balancing the body, mind, and spirit—and our newest additions, the ice bath and sauna, are designed to help you do just that. These ancient practices, now celebrated in modern wellness, invite you to challenge yourself, reconnect with your senses, and find calm in the discomfort.

A Journey of Transformation: Cold and Heat Therapy

The blend of cold and heat therapy has been used for centuries to cleanse, heal, and invigorate. At Yama Balian, we’ve brought this ancient wisdom into our Sacred River Spa, offering a space where you can experience the deep healing powers of ice baths and saunas. More than just physical recovery, these therapies work on a mental level—helping you reset, recharge, and regain balance.

Ice Bath: Cultivating Mental Resilience

There’s nothing quite like the moment you step into an ice bath. Your body immediately reacts to the cold, and your mind races to convince you to step out. But staying present in this discomfort is where the real transformation happens. By embracing the cold, you learn to breathe through discomfort, calm the nervous system, and tap into a powerful mental strength that transcends physical boundaries.

At Yama Balian, we guide you through this experience, encouraging you to focus on your breath and be fully in the moment. As you exit the ice, you’ll feel an undeniable sense of clarity and renewal—a reminder of the mental resilience you’re capable of building, both in and out of the water.

Sauna: Relax, Restore, Reconnect

After the intensity of the ice bath, our sauna welcomes you with gentle heat that soothes the body and mind. This ancient practice of sweating not only helps to release toxins but also promotes relaxation and restoration. The heat encourages deep breathing, opens up circulation, and creates a space where you can reconnect with yourself—allowing for a quiet moment of reflection.

Together, the contrast between ice and heat offers a holistic journey that cleanses, revitalizes, and empowers. By alternating between these extremes, you’ll feel rejuvenated on both a physical and emotional level.

Two Ways to Experience the Healing Power of Cold and Heat

At Yama Balian, you have two unique options to dive into this transformative practice:

  • Self-Guided Experience with a Daily Pass: For those seeking flexibility and personal exploration, our daily pass gives you access to both the ice bath and sauna. You can enjoy the experience at your own pace, integrating it into your day as you wish, whether after a yoga session or simply as a restorative practice.
  • Tailored 90-Minute Journey with Master Oliver: If you’re looking for a deeper, more guided experience, we offer a 90-minute tailored session with our expert guide, Master Oliver. During this session, you’ll not only learn the theory behind cold and heat therapy but also practice specific breathwork techniques before and after your ice bath. Master Oliver will help you maximize the benefits of these therapies, ensuring you walk away feeling empowered, balanced, and refreshed.

Embrace the Power of Mind-Body Connection

The practice of ice baths and saunas at Yama Balian goes beyond physical benefits. It’s about fostering a deeper connection to yourself, learning to find peace within discomfort, and embracing the natural healing powers of your body. Each session is an opportunity to step into your strength and step out renewed.

Whether you choose to explore these therapies on your own or with Master Oliver’s guidance, Yama Balian is here to support your wellness journey.

Ready to begin your transformation? Book your stay or daily pass today, and discover how our wellness offerings can help you find balance, clarity, and resilience.

Payments and cancellations

  • Early Bird Discount will apply if we receive the full amount owing by midnight of the cut-off date. To qualify for the Early Bird Discount, you must pay the FULL amount before, or on the cut-off date. Starting a conversation prior to the cut-off date for the Early Bird Discount does not necessarily qualify you for the Early Bird Discount
  • All Course Fees are to be paid in full.

Refund Policy

  • Yama Balian and YogaCoach reserves the right to cancel the event if necessary. In the unlikely event that this occurs, a full refund of all monies will be returned to the client.
  • If a student withdraws from the course before 2 months (8 WEEKS) of retreat start date, he/she will be refunded the full retreat amount.
  • If a student withdraws between 8 weeks and 4 weeks before the retreat start date, you will get a 50% refund. Due to our need to commit to accommodation and other arrangements in advance, exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason.
  • If a student withdraws with less than 4 weeks before the retreat start date, the amount already paid will not be refunded.

Conditions

  • It is strongly recommended that students purchase Travel Insurance to cover any situation that may arise, such as illness, change of ticket dates, family emergency, etc. Students in the past have needed to use their travel insurance, so it is a very WISE investment.
  • ​85% attendance is required at each Yoga Teacher Training Course. In the event of sickness or other circumstances, YogaCoach will work closely with the student to ensure she/he can attain their certificate and transfer the money paid for the Yoga Teacher Training Course to another Yoga Teacher Training Course if necessary. This is where Travel Insurance comes in handy.
  • ​It is your responsibility to organize suitable travel and health insurance. Although we strongly encourage you to do so, you acknowledge that YogaCoach is not in the business of providing insurance products and cannot be held liable if your failure to arrange suitable insurance coverage leaves you exposed, medically, financially or otherwise. 
  • ​If you postpone your training fee to other courses due to personal issues. You will not be eligible for a refund.
  • Your course fees are not transferable to other students or other courses.
  • It is your responsibility to communicate with us in regards the progress of your course.

Force Majeur

  • Yama Balian & YogaCoach will not be liable for failure to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement during any period in which such party cannot perform due to fire, earthquake, flood, or another natural disaster, pandemic, epidemic, explosion, casualty, war, terrorism, embargo, riot, civil disturbance, the act of a public enemy, an act of God, or the intervention of any government authority, or similar cause beyond either party’s control, YogaCoach would not be liable for refunds, loss of income or investment

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  • We do not guarantee, represent or warrant that your use of our service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free. We do not warrant that the results that may be obtained from the use of the service will be accurate or reliable. You agree that from time to time we may remove the service for indefinite periods of time or cancel the service at any time, without notice to you. You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the service is at your sole risk. The service and all products and services delivered to you through the service are (except as expressly stated by us) provided ‘as is’ and ‘as available for your use, without any representation, warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement. In no case shall YogaCoach Ltd. our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the service or any products procured using the service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if advised of their possibility. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.