The Science-based Relaxation Journey

Introduction to The Soaking Journey

Beyond the physical sensation of immersing yourself in warm water, our mineral water infuses you with the health-giving minerals unique to our geothermal waters.

Our soaking waters contain a unique combination of 13 minerals, a diverse range of temperatures and increased pressure from the heavy “blanket effect,” creating a profound rejuvenating and healing effect.

To help you better understand how temperature and geothermal soaking can benefit your overall well-being, we’ve developed this self-guided hydrothermal soaking journey with our Medical Director Dr. Marcus Coplin to achieve long-lasting and exceptional results.

These Soaking Journey temperatures are based on hydrothermal medical practices stretching over 100 years.

The Soaking Journey

1. Preparation Phase

Prepare for your Soaking Journey with intention. Drink plenty of water, fill a water bottle, and enjoy a nutritious snack at home or at the Barefoot Grill.

2. Immersion Phase

Unwind with a pre-soak shower at our bathhouse.

Enjoy the moment as you ready yourself for a therapeutic, water-based wellness experience.

  1. Warm Soaking (20 Min.)
Relax and set healing intentions for yourself while your body focuses your healing energy inward,

 2. Hot Soaking (15 Min.)
Be mindful of your body’s temperature and consider a half-body soak to keep from overheating.

 3. Cool Off (10 Min.)
Take deep breaths to fill your lungs with fresh mountain air. Pause to enjoy the plentiful sights and sounds of nature that surrounds you.

Optional (Seasonal): The Mud Experience
Take advantage of this seasonal terrathermal enhancement for a fun, detoxifying experience. Meet our wellness instructor at Mud Beach near The Burg pool for your complimentary Mother’s Mud application.

Before you transition into the Contrast Phase, take time to re-hydrate and re-apply sunscreen.

3. Contrast Phase

Repeat the Contrast Phase up to 3x for optimal benefits. For more information on Contrast Bathing, visit our Soaking Guide page here.

Enjoy the moment as you ready yourself for a therapeutic, water-based wellness experience.

  1. Warm Soaking (5-10 Min.)
Relax and set healing intentions for yourself while your body focuses your healing energy inward,

 2. Hot Soaking (5-10 Min.)
Be mindful of your body’s temperature and consider a half-body soak to keep from overheating.

 3. Cold Soaking (1 Min.)
Take deep breaths to fill your lungs with fresh mountain air. Pause to enjoy the plentiful sights and sounds of nature that surrounds you.

Optional Practice:
Fully submerge your head just prior to departing the cold pool for an invigorating experience.

4. Immersion Phase II

After completing a Contrast Bathing Circuit, complete your Soaking Journey.

 1. Hot Soaking (15 Min.)

  2. Cool Off (10 Min.)

  3. Warm Soaking (30 Min.)

This is the perfect time to enjoy a Nutritious Meal at the Barefoot Grill.

5. Reflection Phase

Research has shown that a regular practice of gratitude can help regulate stress, lower blood pressure, and improve sleep.

Dr. Coplin promotes gratitude as a powerful tool that can be incorporated into daily habits. “It is said that the grateful mind cannot feel negative emotions. When we are actively focused on the sensation of thankfulness, appreciation, and embodying the impulse to return kindness, ie.e feeling gratitude, not only does our mental health improve, but so does our physical health.”

Join us for a Guided Gratitude Ceremony  |  4PM Daily at the Mother Spring

Complete your Soaking Journey with a Gratitude Ceremony at the Mother Spring. Use this moment to allow yourself to take in the awe-inspiring vision of the Mother Spring. Connect with your feeling of gratitude for the healing you are here to receive and have experienced throughout your Soaking Journey.