New for 2025 at Bawah Reserve, the earth-first, ultra-remote Indonesian resort, announces the launch of its expanded Aura Wellbeing Sanctuary, a new space designed to optimize health, relaxation, and vitality. Hidden within the islands lush jungle, within the tranquil Aura Spa, where Bawah’s guests go to receive their spa treatments (included in the daily rate), this new retreat space offers an immersive contrast therapy experience, featuring a traditional red salt sauna, steam room, polar room, and ice plunge pool. Thoughtfully crafted to foster balance and renewal, the Aura Wellbeing Sanctuary will invite guests to reconnect with their bodies and the natural rhythms of life in an elevated, communal setting. Marrying ancient healing traditions with modern wellbeing science, the sanctuary will provide a truly holistic approach to rejuvenation. Guests can explore the profound benefits of contrast therapy, alternating between heat and cold to stimulate circulation, detoxify the body, purify the skin, and restore energy levels.
Hot & Cold | The Aura Wellbeing Sanctuary Experience & Its Benefits
Hot: The Sauna and The Steam Room
With temperatures ranging from 62°C for aromatherapy sessions to 82°C for traditional sauna experiences, the sauna promotes detoxification through deep perspiration that flushes out toxins while stimulating circulation. Red salt sauna sessions are also meant to enhance cardiovascular health by improving blood flow and oxygen delivery throughout the body under extreme heat. The addition of natural essential oils in aromatherapy sessions elevates the experience, fostering mental clarity and deep relaxation. Set at 38°C for gentle treatments and rising to 48°C for more intense sessions, the steam room provides a therapeutic environment for deep cleansing and respiratory relief. The warm, moist air helps to open pores, purify the skin, and support the respiratory system by relieving congestion. The steam room is also an ideal space for relaxation, helping to relieve muscle tension and promote mental tranquility.
Cold: The Polar Room and The Ice Plunge Pool
At a crisp 16°C, the Polar Room invigorates the senses and stimulates circulation after a warm sauna or steam session. The sudden temperature shift helps improve skin tone, boost elasticity, and awaken the body’s natural defense mechanisms, leaving guests feeling refreshed and energized.Meanwhile, maintained at 12°C, the Ice Plunge Pool offers a powerful cold immersion experience that soothes sore muscles, reduces inflammation, and accelerates recovery after physical activity. Cold plunges are also known to trigger an endorphin release, providing a natural mood boost and sharpening mental focus. They build resilience, offering both physical and psychological benefits that leave guests feeling recharged.
