Alleve sauna
Improve your overall health, well-being and longevity
Rejuvenate and detoxify in our traditional Finnish sauna, in the heart of Aberdeen or Glasgow. Enjoy a calming escape from the daily grind, leaving you feeling revitalised and ready to take on the world.
The Alleve sauna experience
Our private room is meticulously designed with your comfort in mind, featuring a personal shower, amenities, changing area, guided breathing meditation and a Bluetooth sauna speaker. This calm environment allows you to fully relax and focus on the therapeutic benefits.
Sauna therapy at a glance
Discover the powerful benefits of sauna therapy, as recommended by health experts and backed by extensive scientific research.
The Alleve approach
Step into our sauna, set to 90°C, designed to enhance circulation, promote detoxification, and support overall wellness. Enjoy calming music through our Bluetooth speaker and try some gentle stretching to relieve aches and deepen relaxation.
Recommended protocol
Experienced Users
Aim for a full 20-minute session to maximise the benefits of heat exposure.
Beginners
Start with 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute break, then try an additional 10 minutes as your body adapts.
Listen to the body and exit immediately if you feel light headed or dizzy.
The science-backed
benefits of sauna use
Improves cardiovascular health
Sauna use boosts heart health by enhancing blood vessel function and lowering blood pressure. Frequent use can reduce cardiovascular mortality by up to 50% while increasing heart rate and circulation, similar to aerobic exercise.
Boosts brain health
Sauna exposure increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein critical for neuron growth. This supports memory, learning, and offers protective effects against conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Reduces inflammation
Heat exposure raises norepinephrine levels, an anti-inflammatory hormone, by up to 300%, helping to reduce chronic inflammation and speed up recovery from muscle soreness and exercise-induced injuries.
Increase longevity
Sauna use stimulates the production of heat shock proteins, which help repair damaged proteins and protect cells from age-related damage. Regular use can lower all-cause mortality by 40%.
Balances hormones and metabolism
Sauna exposure increases growth hormone, which plays a vital role in muscle repair, fat metabolism, and energy regulation. This aids in recovery and muscle maintenance while improving metabolic efficiency.
Enhances mood and focus
Sauna exposure boosts dopamine and serotonin, known as "feel-good" neurotransmitters. This improves mood and reduces symptoms of stress and anxiety. Regular use is linked to a 30% reduction in depressive symptoms.
Supports detoxification
Sauna-induced sweating helps clear heavy metals and toxins from the body. By opening pores and increasing circulation, it promotes natural detoxification pathways, leaving skin clearer and supporting overall health.
Boosts immune function
Regular sauna sessions enhance the production of white blood cells, strengthening the immune response and making the body more resilient to infections. Studies show sauna use can reduce the frequency of colds and flu.
“In a long-term Finnish study, individuals who used a sauna several times a week were found to have a lower risk of death from cardiovascular events and other chronic diseases compared to those who used a sauna less often”
(Laukkanen et al., 2015)
Sauna is for everyone
Whether you're looking to recharge, recover, or simply escape the pressures of daily life, sauna therapy is for you.
Sauna use can help if you:
Want a heart health boost
Seek to improve brain health
Want protection against neurodegenerative diseases
Struggle with stress or low mood
Live with chronic pain or inflammation
Aim to strengthen your immune system
Want a natural detox
Sauna FAQs
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We provide everything you need for a comfortable experience, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, moisturiser, face wipes, deodorant, a hair dryer, and hair straighteners.
If you'd prefer, you can bring your own towel to avoid our £1.50 towel hire fee.
You’re welcome to bring a swimsuit, though it's optional as our facilities are private, and many guests choose to use them nude.
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Recommended sauna protocol:
Experienced Users: Aim for a full 20-minute session to maximise the benefits of heat exposure.
New to Sauna? Start with 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute break, then try an additional 10 minutes as your body adapts.
It’s essential to listen to the body and exit immediately if you feel light headed or dizzy.
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Our sauna is typically set to 90°C, with the option to raise the temperature up to 100°C for those who prefer extra heat.
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Our private sauna and cold plunge room can accommodate up to two people. If you've booked a two-person session, please note that the shower and changing area is shared, so you’ll need to be comfortable using these facilities together.
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Your session duration, includes time for showering and changing. So during a 30 min slot you would need to shower and change.
After your sauna, you're welcome to unwind in our beauty room, where you can use our facilities to style your hair, apply makeup, and enjoy complimentary tea.
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Individuals who are sensitive to cold temperatures or have circulatory conditions, open sores, or a pacemaker should avoid using the sauna and cold plunge. Pregnant individuals are also advised against using these facilities. If you're on medication or have any health concerns, we recommend consulting with your healthcare provider before your session.
If you're using Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), be aware that heat exposure may increase oestrogen release, potentially leading to hormonal imbalances.
For full details, please review our sauna and plunge waiver.
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Our sauna and cold plunge share the same space so guests can enjoy the benefits of contrast therapy.
We offer a 50-minute session that includes both the sauna and cold plunge, or a 20-minute cold plunge-only session. All sessions can be booked for one or two people.
For extended sessions, please contact us at info@merakihealth.co.uk. We kindly ask that you vacate the room promptly to ensure smooth scheduling for all guests.
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Contrast therapy is a powerful health optimisation technique that involves alternating between hot and cold environments. We offer this therapy using a traditional Finnish-style sauna and a Brass Monkey cold plunge in a private, relaxing setting. The combination of heat and cold improves blood circulation, reduces muscle inflammation, boosts mood, and strengthens the immune system.
Have any other questions before you visit?
Email us at info@alleve.co.uk, we’re always happy to help.
