Salt Cave (Halotherapy)
Our 100% Himalayan Salt Cave also provides Halotherapy. Halotherapy, derived from the greek work “Halos” meaning salt, is also known as salt therapy. It involves the inhaling of minute salt particles as a natural therapy for ailments.
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Halotherapy, derived from the greek work “Halos” meaning salt, is also known as salt therapy. It involves the inhaling of minute salt particles as a natural therapy for ailments.
The first therapeutic recorded use of a salt cave started in 1843 in Wieliczka, Poland where a local physician started to notice that miners in the cave showed significantly decreased levels of respiratory illnesses. Salt has long been known for its numerous benefits, including releasing negative ions that can help with an overall sense of wellbeing and relaxation.
Here at Balance + Tranquility, we use a halogenerator to grind pharma-grade sodium chloride (NaCl) into micro-sized particles and release them into our cave. The cool air and humidity control mimics the salt mines in Poland.
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Our salt cave is a quiet-zone, except for dedicated children hours. During your session, you will relax in one of our lounger chairs, with a blanket. You’ll be able to sit back, listen to the soft sound of the water cascading. You will start to taste some salt on your lips, that’s a good thing! (*Note, not everyone can taste the salt, that’s ok too!)
*Please note that outdoor shoes are not allowed in the salt cave. We have a shoe rack and will provide you with sandals.
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Salt therapy has been used for centuries to relieve respiratory illnesses, improve skin conditions and strengthen the immune system. It can be helpful in relieving :
Asthma
Seasonal allergies
Cystic Fibrosis
COPD
Bronchitis
Depression & Anxiety
Dermatitis
Emphysema
Eczema
Sinusitis
Psoriasis
Acne
By breathing in the salt air, you are opening up your airways, clearing up congestion, increasing your oxygen levels and boosting your immune system.
Moreover, the soothing colour of our salt cave promotes overall wellness and wellbeing. Orange is often associated contentment and inner peace.
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The salt cave is a quiet-zone, which means that young children should only come during dedicated kid hours.
During dedicated kid hours, price is set to $15 per child, accompanying adult is free.
If your child is able to sit in a chair for an hour quietly, they are more than welcome to come during other session times. However, the accompanying adult will be charged full price.
Do’s and Don’t’s of
Salt Cave
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Arrive on time for your session
The salt cave is a quiet zone and we want to minimize disruptions.
Bring a book or a magazine if you desire. We suggest leaving your phone off and being in the moment.
Book your appointment with a friend!
In fact, you can also book the salt cave for a whole group! Just remember, unless you booked the whole salt cave, please be mindful of others and keep chit chat to a whisper.
Leave your outdoor shoes at the shoe rack
We will provide you with slippers.
Check with your Dr before starting salt therapy if you have any concerns.
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Book an appointment if you have:
A contagious respiratory illness, a fever or any illness that can potentially soil the salt cave.
Stage 4 of any illness unless you talk to your Dr first.
No Food or Drinks
Unless it’s in an enclosed water bottle, please no food or drinks in the salt cave
Talking loudly
The salt cave is a quiet zone where people come to relax, to meditate. Please keep all chit chat to a whisper.
No electronics
Salt corrodes! We suggest keeping any electronics away from the salt cave. If you do, keep them on silent and understand that it is done at your own risk.