Here’s how a visit to Leeds’ first sauna and ice bath cafe can do you good
It’s no secret that hot and cold therapy is all the rage at the moment, and honestly, why wouldn’t it be? Sure, it's been known to boost endorphins, but regular sessions can also help reset your nervous system, too.
When contrast therapy is done in a safe, controlled environment, it basically acts as a workout for your blood vessels, ultimately encouraging your autonomic nervous system to handle stress better - leaving you feeling refreshed, more relaxed and with less brain fog than before you braved a plunge in the cold water baths.
That’s where Kontrast comes in; Leeds’ first sauna and ice bath cafe.
Following on from the successes of Kontrast Manchester which opened back in 2024, the team behind the wellness spot has built on everything they’ve learned from their first site and more by creating the ultimate contrast therapy venue right here in Leeds, located just a five-minute walk from the bus station.
Featuring two traditional saunas - one social and one silent (depending on how you prefer to sweat it out) - plus an infrared sauna and four ice baths (one at 3-5°C, two at 6-8°C, and a group plunge at 13°C), it's a wellness-lovers’ haven for all things hot and cold therapy.
New to contrast therapy? No worries. Book between a quick 45 minute session to ‘dip your toe’, or take your time and spend 90 minutes exploring the different temperatures and building up your tolerance. There’s even a cafe space serving up snacks and hot and cold drinks to enjoy and chill out with before or after your session.
Sessions can be booked from as little as £12, and first-timers can save 10% on their booking with code ‘FIRSTTIME10’.
Keen to find out more? Visit HERE.
Kontrast Leeds, 84-86 railway street, LS9 8HB
