Healing Through Hot Tubs

How A Hot Tub Can Help You Heal

It seems as though a large percentage of the population is on a journey to heal from past traumas, depression, anxiety, and more. After nearly two years of being indoors and adjusting to a “new lifestyle”, a large portion of the population was faced with feelings of depression and anxiety. Now that life is slowly returning to normal, a lot of us are trying to find ways to heal from within & it’s no surprise that a hot tub can help you on this journey to healing. Below are 5 steps in healing through hot tubs. Enjoy!

1 Be Present

Being present means to “be fully conscious of the present moment and free from the noise of internal dialogue” according to Manhattan Mental Health Counseling. Being present can bring feelings of genuine peace, joy and stillness. Our mind can often write a story for us that can evoke feelings of anxiousness about the future and maybe depression about the past. When you identify those thoughts as separate from yourself & instead focus on what is happening now around you, you are experiencing the present moment. Hot tubbing can help promote a sense of relaxation just by stepping into the warm water. Combine that with a soothing massage and white noise of jets, there’s plenty to experience in the present moment. Water and technology usually don’t mix, so leave those distractions that often take us away from the present moment out of the hot tub. Practicing presence in your hot tub for just 15 minutes a day can truly help you lead a more meaningful & joyful life. In our opinion, this is one of the greatest aspects of healing through hot tubs that you can practice for lifelong benefits.

2 Move Better

Healing through hot tubs can also mean to heal physically with the combination of warm water & hydrotherapy. Immersing your body in warm water allows your body to truly relax by taking the pressure off your joints & relieving tension in your muscles. The hydrostatic pressure that occurs from warm water immersion also reduces joint inflammation helping you move easier throughout your day. Combine that with a powerful hydrotherapy massage to relieve muscle aches & tension. Massaging your muscles wakes your muscles & organs up, moves lymphatic fluids, and helps blood flow. When we immerse our bodies in warm water it’s almost like bringing your body back home to its earliest state of being in the womb. As a good friend of ours always says “We live dry & recover wet”.

3 Feel Better

There’s a reason why when you sink into warm water, you can’t help but say “ahhhhh…”. It’s just a natural reaction that occurs for so many reasons. The warm water helps soothe our mind and body & it’s almost like a sigh of relief that you finally get to take time to relax. Taking some time to yourself without distractions, practicing presence, and the physical benefits of hot tubbing can help you feel better everyday. Hot tubbing can also help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and increase mental clarity. Hydrotherapy massage can help your body release chemicals and hormones that can help relieve stress.

4 Sleep Deeper

We’ve said it time and time again, and we won’t stop! Hot tubbing for 20-30 minutes 2 hours before bed time can help you fall asleep faster & help you sleep deeper. A good nights sleep is a great way to allow your body to rest and heal for the coming days.

5 Stay Connected

Staying connected can have so many meanings when we talk about healing through hot tubs. This can mean to stay connected with friends and family by having a place to come together in your backyard. With less distractions, you spend more quality time together. You’d be surprised at how much a hot tub helps people open up. Staying connected can also mean connected to yourself. Spending some distraction free time alone can really help you reflect and reconnect with yourself. Spend some time practicing presence, do some hot tub yoga, or just sit back and let the stress of the day melt away. Reconnect with nature by enjoying the outdoors in the comfort of warm water. There are so many ways to stay connected through hot tubbing.