Sauna and cold plunge therapy can be powerful tools for recovery, resilience, and long-term health. While most healthy individuals tolerate contrast therapy very well, heat and cold exposure place real stress on the cardiovascular and nervous systems.

For your safety, please review the information below before participating. If you have any medical conditions, are taking prescription medications, or are unsure whether contrast therapy is appropriate for you, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider before use.

Listen to your body. Move slowly. When in doubt, step out.

Sauna Contraindications

Heat exposure (170–190°F traditional, 170°F infrared) significantly increases heart rate, blood pressure shifts, and fluid loss.

Do NOT use sauna if:

Uncontrolled high blood pressure
Recent heart attack or unstable cardiovascular disease
Severe aortic stenosis
Advanced heart failure
Fever or active infection
Severe dehydration
Alcohol intoxication
Recent heat stroke
Immediately after a heavy meal

Use caution and consult a physician if:

Pregnant
On blood pressure medication
On diuretics
History of fainting
Kidney disease
Autonomic dysfunction
Seizure disorders

🧊 Cold Plunge Contraindications

Cold shock causes a rapid spike in heart rate and blood pressure. The biggest risk is cardiac arrhythmia in vulnerable individuals.

Do NOT cold plunge if:

Uncontrolled hypertension
History of cardiac arrhythmia
Coronary artery disease
Previous stroke
Raynaud’s disease (severe cases)
Cold urticaria (cold-induced hives)
Peripheral vascular disease
Open wounds
Fever or active infection

Use caution and consult a physician if:

Pregnant
On beta blockers
Neuropathy
Diabetes with circulation issues
History of panic disorder

Cold water below 50°F increases sympathetic shock. Our 38°F plunge is deep cold exposure. It’s powerful, we recommend a buddy system during use.

General Rules

• No alcohol or drugs before use
• Stay hydrated
• Shower before plunge
• No glass
• Enter and exit slowly
• Listen to your body
• If dizzy, exit immediately
• Take breaks between rounds

Suggested Limits

Traditional Sauna: 20 minutes max per round
Infrared Sauna: 30 minutes max per round
Cold Plunge: 3 minutes max per round

We encourage rest between cycles.

Hours

Our self service courtyard saunas and cold plunges are open 24/7 with keycard access. To purchase a key card, find Cornelius floating around the courtyard or see the Front Desk Staff at Island Movement.

No keycard is needed to access the equipment when the gate is open during our business hours listed below. If you arrive to find the gate closed during the hours below please see the Island Movement Reception Desk to request access. If you have an active membership or pass and you find the gate open after hours, you are welcome to enter and enjoy the facility.

Open Gate + IM Reception hours are:
Mon - Thurs: 8am - 7pm
Fri - Sun: 8am - 2pm

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Island Movement Yoga & Wellness Center

53 King Street
First Floor Courtyard
Christiansted, St Croix, USVI 00820

Contact

team@elementsstx.com