Recovery Room

Unlike a traditional steam sauna, Infrared Saunas operate at a lower temperature which allows the infrared rays to heat the body from within rather than heating the air around you. This means that you are able to remain in the sauna for a longer period of time, allowing the waves to penetrate the skin, muscles, joints and tissues which facilitates the sweating process. 

Regular sessions in the Infrared Sauna can provide beneficial outcomes for your overall health due to the increase in blood circulation and oxygen flow. Other health benefits may also include: 

• Reduced muscles stiffness and soreness 
• Accelerated injury recovery process
• Detoxification of the body via sweating 
• Burn calories
• Boost immunity
• Rejuvenate the skin
• Relaxation that relieves stress and tension
• Improve sleep quality

Cold Water Immersion (CWI) is another method of recovery that may have great health benefits that are a result of the rapid constriction of blood vessels due to the cold temperature. It is believed that the lower you are immersed (although not dipping your head under), the higher the potential of improvement. 

If you’re new to CWI, it is important to note that you may experience a period of “cold shock” at the beginning, but by allowing yourself to concentrate and controlling your breath, this shock will pass after 30-60 seconds, allowing you to reap the potential benefits. You may find that on your first plunge, you can only tolerate 30 seconds but with regular practice, you are able to work up to withstand 5-10 minutes at a time. 

The benefits of CWI may include: 

• Reduced inflammation 
• Reduced exercise-induced muscle damage, decreasing muscle soreness after physical activity
• Activates and boosts the immune system 
• Decreases metabolic activity
• Builds resilience and mental power 
• Restores balance to the nervous system
• Improves cognitive function and mood

Contrast Therapy traditionally uses repeated immersions in water, alternating between warm and cold temperatures. Here at Morr Movement, we are able to mimic the Contrast Therapy method with the combination of our Infrared Sauna and Cold Plunge. 

The idea behind switching between hot and cold temperatures for recovery and general health advantages comes from the ‘Nordic Cycle’ where the Finnish people enjoy a sauna followed by a cold plunge, and then repeating this process. The variations in the temperatures activates our fight-or-flight response that quickly dilates the blood vessels, instantly increasing blood flow, therefore enabling thermoregulation and naturally releasing noradrenaline and endorphins. 

These changes within our body may provide the following benefits: 

• Improve natural healing process by increasing oxygen flow throughout the body
• Reduces inflammation and swelling
• Enhanced alertness and cognitive function
• Regulation of nervous system and stress reactions
• Boosts immunity

Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive exclusive access to the Recovery Room for the duration of your appointment slot. You will have the room to yourself (and a friend if you choose – see below for more information on this), where no one else is able to book the same time slot as you.  

Our Recovery Room is big enough for 2 people so you can definitely bring a friend along to enjoy the experience but it will cost an extra $10. If you would like to do this, you will need to send an email to pilates@morrmovement.com.au with your friends full name, contact number and email address at least 2 hours before your appointment start time. We will send your friend the waiver and payment details so please make sure this is signed and paid before arriving to your appointment. 

It is super important to remain hydrated throughout your session so bringing a large water bottle along is crucial. Please keep in mind that re-filling options at our studio are limited, therefore please ensure you bring enough water for your session or you fill your water bottle in the bathroom sink (located at the front of the studio – the door to the left hand side when you first enter) prior to beginning your recovery session. 

Please do not forget to bring along your own towels! We recommend bringing 2 big towels (one to sit on in the sauna and the other to dry off with after the cold plunge or shower). We will provide a small sweat towel for you to use in the sauna and once used, please place this in the basket under the shelves. 

We also recommend having your phone charged and your favourite playlist ready – we have a speaker inside the Recovery Room that you can connect to if you like (but please be mindful of your noise level).

Unfortunately, no. 

You are unable to attend a session in our Recovery Room if you are pregnant (at any stage) or if you have heart disease or uncontrolled high blood pressure. 

You must also be 16 years+ to book an appointment in the Recovery Room. Those aged 14 years+ are able to attend as long as they are accompanied by an adult. 

Please contact us via email at pilates@morrmovement.com.au if you have any questions about this. 

• Ensure all moisturiser and make-up is removed prior to the session to allow for open pores and therefore greater skin benefits
• Try to avoid having a large meal before the session (we do recommend a snack or light meal though!) 
• Drink plenty of water before your appointment
• Arrive on time (as sessions finish strictly 50 minutes after the scheduled start time) and ensure you have brought along the require items
• Wear minimum clothing in both the sauna & cold plunge – we recommend bathers or under garments 
• Continue to remain hydrated throughout the session 
• Whilst in the sauna, you may like to brush, lightly scratch or tap your skin to stimulate your pores opening and boosting circulation to the skin’s surface 
• Deep belly breathing in the cold plunge will allow you to withstand the cool temperature for longer but we recommend a maximum of 10 minutes at a time! 
• Keep track of the time and ensure you leave enough time to get dry and changed
• After your final cold plunge, try not to warm up again using the sauna or the shower. Allow your body to return to its normal temperature itself before showering again
• Continue to hydrate for the remainder of the day

If you need to cancel your appointment, please do so through the Momence app. As we need to turn on the sauna to ensure it is at an optimal temperature upon your arrival, we really appreciate cancelling as soon as possible. A late cancellation (of less than 4 hours before the scheduled appointment time), or a no show will result in forfeiting your appointment (no refunds will be issued) and you may be charged a cancellation fee of $15 if we have already prepared the sauna for your arrival. 

Of course! If you would like to upgrade your membership, you will need to contact us via email at pilates@morrmovement.com.au and advise us of how many recovery sessions you would like to attend per week. 

We have provided you with the cost information below: 

Add 1 recovery session per week = $20

Add 2 recovery sessions per week = $30