April is Stress Awareness Month, and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are struggling to find ways to deal with stress. Surveys show that nearly 60% of the young man has experienced severe emotional distress since the outbreak of the pandemic. But there are some New Hampshire companies that offer unique ways to de-stress. Members can choose from 11 virtual girlfriend workouts delivered within an intimate infrared sauna that accommodates up to three people. Hotworx owners Katrina and Robbie George say research shows infrared therapy can detoxify, boost the immune system and serotonin, and lead to better sleep. Franchising to New Hampshire was a no-brainer.”So most yoga and hot Pilates involve heat, which is a good thing.” It has many health benefits because it penetrates the skin.Working out with Hotworx is said to make you feel better.”You just feel your shoulders drop,” said Victoria, Kirby of Manchester. “I sweat in a different way than I sweat anywhere else. I’m just happy for the rest of the day. I’ve never regretted training here.” Effective workout. Some classes are only 15 minutes. Hotworx is her 24-hour business. Copper Cave Pleistow is home to Copper Cave, one of New Hampshire’s only salt caves. Deb Sansoucie, her owner, opens her salt cave in November and offers halo therapy or salt therapy. A machine crushes the Himalayan salt into tiny particles and aerates it into the cave. “It’s such a divine experience when you’re here,” said Sanssouci. “It’s peaceful, and that’s what I like about it. The health benefits are just an added bonus.” 45-minute session , guests can relax in a dimly lit cave and breathe the salty air. Breathing in the twinkling lights and listening to music transports you to another world,” said Kristen Lee of Methuen, Massachusetts. Lift your spirits. NH Float Londonderry In her hour-long session on NH Float, she floats in about 10 inches of water with over 1,000 pounds of Epsom salts, creating a feeling of near weightlessness. Calms anxiety and relieves pain. “Your heart rate slows down, your blood pressure drops, your brain is less stimulated,” Kane said. “All Epsom salts release the muscles, so all tensions come to the surface.” People turn on soft blue lights or float in complete darkness to remove all stimuli and enter a meditative state. Float Industries uses a three-stage filtration system, so the water is clean and safe, Kane said.
April is Stress Awareness Month, and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are struggling to find ways to deal with stress.
Nearly 60% of young people have experienced severe emotional distress since the pandemic began, according to a survey. However, there are some New Hampshire companies that offer unique ways to de-stress.
hot works
things are hot inside hot works, an infrared fitness studio in Bedford. Members can choose from 11 virtual workouts delivered within an intimate infrared sauna that accommodates up to 3 people.
Hotworx owners Katrina and Robbie George, research shows that infrared therapy can detoxify, boost the immune system and serotonin, and lead to better sleep.
Combining these perks with the benefits of exercise, the owner said it would be a no-brainer to bring a fitness franchise to New Hampshire.
“I mean, most yoga and hot pilates are hot, which is a good thing,” Katrina George said. “Sweating makes you more flexible, but infrared rays actually penetrate the skin, which has many health benefits.”
Members say they feel better when working out with Hotworx.
“You just feel your shoulders drop,” said Manchester’s Victoria Kirby. “I sweat in a different way than I sweat anywhere else. I’m just happy for the rest of the day. I’ve never regretted training here.”
Members say one of the best parts is how quickly they adapt to effective workouts. Some classes are only 15 minutes. Hotworx he is open 24 hours.
copper cave
playstow home copper caveone of the only salt caves in New Hampshire.
Owner Deb Sansoucie opened Salt Cave in November to offer halotherapy, or salt therapy. A machine crushes the Himalayan salt into tiny particles and aerates it into the cave.
“It’s such a divine experience when you’re here,” said Sanssouci. “It’s peaceful and that’s what I like. The health benefits are just an added bonus.”
A 45-minute session allows guests to relax and breathe in the salt air in a dimly lit cave.
Kristen Lee of Methuen, Massachusetts says, “When you look up at the sky, see the twinkling lights, breathe in, and listen to music, you’re transported to another world.
Sansoucie believes that halotherapy helps clear the airways, and salt releases negative ions that are thought to boost mood.
NH float
during an hour-long session at NH float At Londonderry, float in nearly 10 inches of water with over 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt to create a feeling of near weightlessness.
Owner Drew Kane said sensory deprivation therapy helps ease anxiety and ease aches and pains.
“Your heart rate slows down, your blood pressure drops, your brain is less stimulated,” Kane said. “The Epsom salt loosens up the muscles, so it’s less stressful.”
People can turn on a soft blue light or float in complete darkness to help remove all stimuli and fall into a meditative state.
Kane said Float Industries uses a three-stage filtration system, so the water is clean and safe.
