About Cedar & Soak

Nestled in the heart of downtown Vernon British Columbia a tiny piece of heaven awaits you. A space dedicated to the synergy between your mind and body, we welcome you to leave everything at the door and dive inwards on your journey to wellbeing.

At Cedar & Soak you have a whole host of modalities to soften, unwind, invigorate, untangle and challenge yourself. Deliberate cold exposure may be the hardest thing you do in your day as you quiet the mind, giving yourself permission to let go.

Myha Cullen

Operations Manager at Cedar and Soak

Hello there! I'm Myha Cullen, and I'm thrilled to be serving as the Operations Manager at Cedar and Soak. While my journey began as a care aide, where I devoted seven fulfilling years to healthcare, I felt a calling for something different in my life.

My path to Cedar and Soak was deeply intertwined with my personal healing journey. Cold plunging became a pivotal practice for me, guiding me towards a more present and mindful existence. Through this journey, I've learned to slow down, listen to my body, and prioritize self-care. The opportunity to join Cedar and Soak came about through the serendipity of family connections. The owners, aware of my journey, graciously invited me to be a part of this transformative venture. Beyond the office, you'll find me embracing life as a proud dog mom, going on hiking adventures, reading in the warmth of the sunshine, and immersing myself in my pottery. But most importantly, I cherish the moments spent with the people who fill my heart with love and laughter.

I'm passionate about holistic wellness, mindful living, and fostering genuine connections. At Cedar and Soak, I'm committed to creating an environment where each individual feels seen, heard, and valued on their unique journey to wellness.Let's do hard things together, one plunge at a time.

email: myha@cedarandsoak.com

SAUNAS

Our 110 sq/ft custom dry sauna will leave you speechless. A custom built, dry cedar sauna enhanced with red light therapy and Himalayan Salt is the perfect sanctuary to unwind, relax and rejuvenate your mental and physical wellbeing.

Our full spectrum, 3 person Canadian Hemlock Ultra Low EMF Infrared Sauna awaits you and a friend in our private contrast therapy room. Equipped with 9 infrared heating elements, chromotherapy, LED lights and Bluetooth capabilities this sauna is sure to leave you feeling warm and cozy!

COLD PLUNGE

Our 4 cold plunge tubs will be sure to take your breath away! These All-in-One tubs feature powerful chilling capabilities to reach temperatures as low as 3℃. With Ozone sanitation and a 20-micron filter, the crystal clear waters will leave only one thing on your mind.. How long did I plunge!?!

RED LIGHT THERAPY

Both saunas at our facility are enhanced with red light therapy. Low level red light wavelengths stimulate the bodies healing process and jumpstarts the process of recovery. Some benefits of red light therapy include increased collagen production, cellular energy, blood flow, mood and circulation along with decreased pain, inflammation and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles making it a great addition to contrast therapy.

PRIVATE ROOM

Experience contrast therapy in a private oasis with up to two people. With a full spectrum infrared sauna and cold plunge tub you will experience the ultimate rejuvenation as you move at your own pace between hot and cold therapies.

Taking the Plunge

We know there is a lot of information out there about plunging and contrast therapy, but actually doing it for the first time can have you with questions on what the best way to do it is... the answer... there is no "right" way to do it. Everyone experiences contrast therapy differently and if you're doing it, you're doing it right.

At our facility we have varied the temperature of the tubs in the Community Space. Our coldest tub is closest to the shower and our "warmer" tub is closest to the other wall. We have all three tubs set to different temperatures, we do this to make this experience open to everyone. Deliberately immersing yourself in a tub full of freezing cold water is HARD, we hope the varied temperatures make it accessible to everyone.

What happens when you end your session after a chilly dip in the cold plunge? It's like jumpstarting your body - as your body warms up, your metabolic rate speeds up and activates the immune system, which leads to the release of more white blood cells and increased metabolism.

With that said, we want to offer a few tips and tricks to contrast therapy to help you decide how you want to take the plunge.

1 HOUR
SESSION

NORDIC CYCLE I

Hot, cold and neutral, repeated 3 times.

During a 1 hour session it could look like this: 15 min sauna, 1 min plunge, 5 min neutral, 15 min sauna, 1 min plunge, 5 min neutral, 15 min sauna, 1-3 min plunge then go change and head on your way.

NORDIC CYCLE II

Cold, hot, repeat!

This is the same as the Nordic cycle but you start on cold. Some people find it harder to get in the plunge when they are hot so they start in cold. During a 1 hour session it could look like this: 1-5 min plunge, 15 min sauna, 1-5 min plunge, 15 min sauna, 1-5 min plunge, 15 min sauna sauna.

HOT TO COLD

This cycle is not for the faint at heart.

A typical session would look like this: 30 minutes in the sauna and 10-15 min in the cold plunge. To finish off this session some people may go back in the sauna for a few minutes before they go change but typically this is one long hot session and one long cold session.

Our Professionals

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Meet Our Professionals page.

Our 6 office spaces are filled with amazing practitioners who are focused on spiritual and holistic wellbeing. From counselling to RMT we have you covered.

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