Beyond the Mat:
Our Transformative Wellness Space
Breathe is more than a place to move—it’s a space to reset. Between flows, explore more experiences designed to restore your energy and elevate your vibe. Sweat it out in our Infrared Sauna. Cool down in the Cold Plunge. Refuel at the Wellness Café. Or drop into Cinematic Yoga for a next-level, visual journey. Each space is made to help you feel more you—mind clear, body buzzing, soul grounded.
Cinematic Yoga
An immersive and sensory rich environment to make the most of your mindful practice.
Cold Plunge
Reduce inflammation, speed up muscle recovery, and boost circulation while stimulating the release of endorphins.
Infrared Sauna
Relax, detox, and recharge in our state of the art sauna with four modalities.
What is Cold Plunge?
The Physical and Spiritual Benefits of Cold Plunge Therapy:
Cold plunging is a powerful physical and spiritual reset—an invitation to surrender, quiet the mind, and reconnect with the breath in the presence of intensity. Cold plunging—immersion in cold water, typically between 50–59°F (10–15°C)—offers a range of physical and mental benefits. It reduces inflammation, speeds up muscle recovery, and boosts circulation by constricting and then dilating blood vessels.
Cold exposure also stimulates the release of endorphins and norepinephrine, which can elevate mood, increase alertness, and improve resilience to stress. Over time, regular plunging may enhance immune function and help regulate the nervous system, making it a powerful tool for both recovery and mental clarity.
Booking your Cold Plunge at Breathe means expert guidance, optimized equipment, and a serene, spa-like environment—making the experience safer, more consistent, and easier to integrate into your wellness routine than managing one at home.
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Cold Plunge FAQ
How do I start Cold Plunging?
Start slowly to allow your mind and body to become accustomed to the cold water. Begin with water temperatures between 45-60ºF and limit your first few times to 1-2 minutes. As your body becomes more comfortable in the water, you can gradually extend your duration and lower the temperature.
How long should I stay in the water?
Everyone has a different tolerance to the cold. Listen to your body and give yourself time to get used to your new wellness practice. Here are recommended durations for different cold plunge experience levels.
Beginner: Start with 1-2 minutes at a comfortable temperature (about 60ºF).
Intermediate: Work your way up to 2-3 minutes as tolerance builds.
Advanced: Many plungers aim for 3-5 minutes and may do a couple of sessions back-to-back, warming up in between.
Whether you’re taking the plunge for the first time or the fiftieth, always pay attention to your body and don’t push yourself. If you experience shivering, numbness, dizziness, headaches, or neck pain, exit the water and allow your body to slowly come back to its normal temperature.
How often can I plunge?
Beginners should start with 2-4 sessions per week, gradually building tolerance. To start, aim for a total of 11 minutes per week to provide optimal benefits while minimizing the risk of overexposure. Consistency is key. Regular practice will help your body adapt and allow you to maximize results.
What temperature should the water be?
When it comes to water temperature, start slow and work your way down over time. Colder isn’t always better — it’s important to find the balance between maximizing wellness benefits and finding a temperature that your body can tolerate.
Beginner: Start at 50-60ºF to allow your body to adapt.
Intermediate: Progress to 45-50ºF, as you become more comfortable.
Advanced: Some experienced plungers go as low as 40ºF, but it’s important to lower temperatures gradually and stay within your tolerance.
How can I make cold plunge easier?
Mentally reframe the experience by thinking of the initial discomfort as an opportunity to build calmness and resilience.
Use slow, rhythmic breathing techniques to help you manage the shock and acclimate yourself to the cold. Deep inhalations through the nose followed by slow, controlled exhales can help regulate your response. If the cold feels overwhelming at first, start at the higher end of the temperature range, around 55-60ºF, and gradually work your way lower.
The time will pass quickly! Step out of the plunge with a strategy for warming up, such as wrapping up in a thick towel or robe, slipping into a hot tub or sauna, or sipping on a warm drink.
How can I enjoy cold plunge safely?
Listen to your body. Cold exposure should be challenging, but it shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Gradual adaptation is the safest approach. It’s always wise to consult your doctor before taking on a new wellness activity.
Watch for warning signs. If you feel lightheaded, experience numbness, or start uncontrollably shivering, exit immediately.
Exit carefully. Cold water can affect coordination and muscle control. Move slowly and cautiously when stepping out.
Warm up properly. Avoid sudden temperature changes immediately after plunging. Instead, dry off and change out of your wet swimsuit, put on a warm robe or comfortable clothing, and move your body gently to generate body heat.
Consider having someone nearby while you plunge to step in if you need help, either for moral support or physical reasons.
Infrared Sauna
The Healing Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy:
An infrared sauna offers a deeply restorative experience that goes beyond traditional heat therapy by using infrared light to warm the body from within. This gentle, penetrating heat promotes detoxification at the cellular level, supports circulation, and eases muscle tension and joint pain. Unlike conventional saunas, it operates at lower temperatures, making the experience more comfortable while still inducing a deep sweat.
More than physical therapy—it’s a ritual of inner cleansing and renewal. As the gentle infrared heat penetrates the body, the warmth soothes the nervous system, softens the grip of stress, and invites you into a state of stillness where clarity can arise. Each session becomes an act of recreating space for healing and peace.
Booking your Sauna session at Breathe means enjoying state-of-the-art Halotheraphy saunas with layered modalities including dry salt therapy, red light therapy, professional grade Chromotherapy, and aromatherapy.
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Infrared Sauna FAQ
What kind of saunas does Breathe have?
We proudly offer the HaloSauna™, also known as the HaloIR; specifically designed to offer a synergistic combination of Infrared Saunas and professional grade Dry Salt Therapy a.k.a. Halotherapy. It was created to engage all 5 senses for a truly transformative experience in an all-in-one solution that has never been seen before.
The HaloSauna™ supports an elevated wellness experience, 2 highly effective and detoxifying modalities in 1 session, maximizes the efficacy of both modalities, Halotherapy at low levels of heat enhances the efficacy of Halotherapy, full benefit of a full spectrum sauna session, a true 4 in 1 product for more options.
The HaloSauna is the first-ever joint product development between the Infrared industry and the Halotherapy industry to enhance the effectiveness of both modalities.
Is infrared heat safe?
Infrared heat is completely safe and all objects give off and receive infrared heat. In fact, it is so safe, hospitals use similar heaters to warm newborns. Infrared is a part of nature and essential for life.
What are the benefits of Infrared heat?
Infrared saunas emit infrared heat waves that can penetrate deep into the body, providing a range of potential benefits, including:
Detoxification: Infrared heat promotes sweating, which helps eliminate toxins and heavy metals from the body.
Improved Circulation: The heat increases blood flow, which can improve circulation and cardiovascular health.
Muscle Relaxation: Infrared heat can help soothe sore muscles and reduce muscle tension.
Pain Relief: Help alleviate pain associated with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and muscle injuries.
Skin Health: Infrared heat can improve blood flow to the skin, promoting detoxification and reducing inflammation.
Stress Reduction: The relaxing and soothing effects of infrared saunas can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Improved Sleep: Infrared saunas can promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.
Weight Loss: While not a primary weight loss tool, infrared saunas can contribute to calorie burning through increased metabolism and sweating.
Other Potential Benefits include Improved immune function, Increased metabolism, Reduced inflammation, and Improved mood.
What is Halotherapy/Dry salt therapy?
Halotherapy, also known as dry Salt Therapy, is a fast-growing holistic approach that mimics the microclimate of a salt cave. Clients breathe in the micro-sized salt particles, which are immediately transported to every part of the respiratory tract, even the smallest alveoli, and bronchioles. Then the dry salt molecules dissolve and attract small impurities, the reason why it is called the toothbrush of the lungs.
Is Halotherapy safe?
Yes. Halotherapy is a completely drug-free treatment, safe for all ages. Depending on the age and treatment goals, session times and concentration levels may be adjusted. Please consult your physician with any concerns.
What are the benefits of Halotheraphy?
Salt therapy may eliminate the root of inflammatory respiratory illnesses in the lower and the upper tract like asthma, bronchitis as well as allergies, by destroying bacteria and restoring health and immunity.
Anti-microbial, Anti-bacterial, Anti-viral, and Anti-inflammatory
Respiratory:
Opens the bronchial tubes in the lungs, helps to reduce inflammation in the sinuses & small airways
Breaks up and clears mucus
Increases PH level – reduces acidity
Skin:
Naturally triggers skin microcirculation and membrane activity
Enhances skin’s protective and reparative properties
Anti-microbial, Anti-bacterial
Athletic Performance:
Expands the airways for increased lung functions and capacity
Enhances performance
Increases oxygen saturation and exchange
Helps with muscle endurance and recovery
Ear Infection:
Halotherapy can greatly relieve the swelling and pain that is common with an ear infection by penetrating the ear canal with salt particles. Salt as an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agent reduces the swelling of the tubes in your ear, allowing the fluid to drain. Over 70% of children suffer from ear infection.
What modalities or types of therapies are available in Breathe HaloSpas?
Halotherapy/Dry Salt Therapy
Infrared Sauna Therapy
Red Light Therapy
Professional Grade Chromotherapy
Aromatherapy
Cinematic Infrared Yoga
Breathe is the only place in Buffalo to experience cinematic infrared yoga:
Cinematic Infrared Yoga is a sensory-rich wellness experience that combines the mindful practice of yoga with atmospheric visual and sound elements in a space heated with infrared light.
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*Infrared Sauna & Cold Plunge limited to 1 session / day