A sauna only reaches its full health-boosting potential when combined with the cold. Consequently, for the true sauna experience, it's important to cool down properly after sweating. Snow offers a uniquely pleasant approach to the post-sauna cool-down. Invigorating freshness abounds, and body and mind are relaxed and rejuvenated.
The dry cold of the snow efficiently cools the entire body, offering a gentler, more pleasant experience than cold water or ice exposure. While time spent in a plunge pool is necessarily short, the longer period of cold exposure offered by a SNOWROOM allows the pulse to return to its normal rate in a slow and more controlled manner. The intensity of the cold can be increased or reduced to suit individual needs, and soft snow can be gently massaged into the skin to heighten the cold sensation.
The gentle coldness of the snow offers a cooling and reinvigorating experience that is accessible to everyone. SNOWROOM and SNOWSKY can also offer potential solutions for people who suffer from high pain sensitivity and can provide a cooling solution for those with cardiovascular or other health problems. This makes the benefits of cold therapy universally accessible without triggering cold shock or dizziness.
- Bruno Moser, Owner of the Weinegg Hotel
The dry coldness of the snow in the SNOWROOM allows the whole body to cool down efficiently and gently: the respiratory tract, lungs, organs and brain cells are able to cool down slowly at -10°C, while our largest organ, the skin, is cooled over its entire surface without any damage to the tissue. There is something uniquely pleasant about cooling down in the snow and cold air: invigorating freshness abounds, and body and mind relax and regenerate.
TechnoAlpin Indoor has developed its SNOWROOM solution in collaboration with a complementary health practitioner. With repeated use, sauna visitors can reap the healthy rewards of contrast therapy.
Snowflakes fall heavily from the ceiling in the wellness area: snowfall is a real eye-catcher, arousing curiosity and encouraging even guests who consider themselves sensitive to cold to experience the gentle sensation of snow on their skin. Every part of the body reacts to this cold, yet natural stimulus. The slowly falling flakes soothe and relax all the senses. Like watching flames flicker in the hearth, SNOWSKY relaxes and soothes the mind, combining a natural design element with a gentle cooling effect.
Positive effects of cold on the body
Detoxification
Relaxation
Improved sleep
A stronger immune system
Cardiovascular system
Pain relief
Regeneration
Mental health
Training the blood vessels
Fat burning
The increased oxygen supply leads to the efficient removal of metabolic waste. This detoxifying effect increases the firmness of the tissue and improves the appearance of the skin.
Endorphins and serotonin are released and act together to evoke a general feeling of contentment and a deep sense of relaxation.
The release of endorphins helps both mind and body relax, promoting restful sleep. Lower stress levels and improved mental well-being are also important factors for better sleep quality.
The immune system is boosted by the improved blood circulation and the increased oxygen supply to the tissue. The defense system is better equipped, and harmful free radicals are defused more quickly.
The cardiovascular system is stimulated by the interplay between hot and cold: the heart rate rises when exposed to cold, but falls to below its original rate afterwards.
Dry cold has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. The blood vessels constrict, and the blood flow at pain points decreases. This has an analgesic and decongestant effect on bruising and torn muscles as well as on chronic joint pain.
With intense exercise, the lactate in the blood increases and accumulates in the muscle. The cold improves blood circulation and boosts metabolism. The lactate is broken down more quickly from the muscle, enabling the muscles to regenerate quickly. Inflammation subsides at a faster rate and the body can recharge its batteries more rapidly.
Through cold, the body is exposed to positive stress and has to acclimatize physiologically. This trains the body’s ability to react to and recover from stressful situations, and, in turn, reduces long-term stress.
Blood vessels dilate in warm temperatures and contract in the cold. Through cold therapy, blood vessels are being "trained" (just like we train our muscles), leading to improved blood circulation for the entire body: skin, muscles and other tissues. This process also improves skin texture, leaving it more even.
In cold temperatures, the metabolism is stimulated and brown fat cells are activated to warm the body. This practice has been proven to help with weight loss.
After intense training, the heated body needs to cool down again. With snow, the body cools down gently, without any cold shock and without getting wet. The cold temperatures lead to improved recovery after sports.
