Saunafolk

Saunafolk Mobile wild sauna and cold plunge based in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. Sauna is nothing without the folk. Join our Saunafolk community 🌾✨🌙🌿🌼🌿🌙✨

Our mission is to bring you joyful wild sauna experiences routed in human and nature connection.

As a running enthusiast, I was overjoyed to learn some years ago that sauna can accelerate recovery after exercise. The ...
13/05/2026

As a running enthusiast, I was overjoyed to learn some years ago that sauna can accelerate recovery after exercise. The intense heat of the sauna dilates blood vessels, bringing tired muscles oxygen rich blood to help flush out metabolic waste. Sauna has been showed in randomised research to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness after workouts and resistance training, compared to normal passive recovery (completely resting your body).

‘Heat stress’ stimulated when you enter an environment like a sauna naturally boosts growth hormone production(your body’s natural repair and construction worker), aiding muscle repair and fat metabolism. Did you know that sauna bathing mimics mild cardiovascular exercise, expanding blood plasma volume to make your next workout feel easier.

(Ref: Ashoka’s eat al.,Biology of Sport, 2023; Kirby et al., Eur J Appl Physiol, 2021)

This , we’re joining the movement to destigmatise conversations about mental health. Most of us will struggle with our ...
13/05/2026

This , we’re joining the movement to destigmatise conversations about mental health. Most of us will struggle with our mental health at some point. We passionately believe in the power of spending time outdoors in beautiful green spaces, connecting with nature, the views and each other.

As well as this there is growing evidence of how useful sauna is for supporting mental health. Regular sauna use helps to reduce stress hormones, slow breathing, builds a self care routine, supports healthy deep restorative sleep and helps people connect back in with themselves and others. The heat of the Sauna can help give our bodies the clear signal it’s safe to switch off, stimulating the parasympathetic rest and recover state.

I am passionate about creating an environment where mental health is discussed as openly as physical fitness. Our mission is to provide a safe space for you to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life and reconnect with yourself and each other.

Come as you are, it’s absolutely okay not to be okay, and it’s always okay to talk about it. 💚🌿

There will be some bookable community sessions in June-thanks for your patience! We can’t wait to welcome you and build our own unique and supportive community of sauna lovers!

You might be asking, what exactly is a Pirtis sauna ritual? It's a traditional Lithuanian sauna ritual that intuitively ...
10/05/2026

You might be asking, what exactly is a Pirtis sauna ritual? It's a traditional Lithuanian sauna ritual that intuitively combines the bounty that the seasons bring with heat, steam, plants, and touch for a holistic cleansing, healing, and connection experience. It's the thing that's brought me back to sauna in a life changing way- the natural scents, enveloping steam, deep relaxation and connection experience left me knowing this was a path I had to take and explore. Last weekend I made some traditional leaf whisks out of locally and responsibly foraged birch. In Pirtis style sauna we use whisks from various tree species to move the steam around and on the body. Each species of whisk has a unique aroma and properties which we work with. If you're curious about Pirtis, I'll be adding more sessions in May.

Gorgeous afternoon for a guided Pirtis sauna ritual session on Friday at this breathtaking location. Please get in touch...
26/04/2026

Gorgeous afternoon for a guided Pirtis sauna ritual session on Friday at this breathtaking location. Please get in touch via DM if you’d like to book or are curious about what a Pirtis sauna ritual involves. We are taking bookings for events.

Just 6 spots remaining for this wonderful half day Rest and Revive Yoga, Sauna and sound bath retreat. Includes tea and ...
20/04/2026

Just 6 spots remaining for this wonderful half day Rest and Revive Yoga, Sauna and sound bath retreat. Includes tea and cake. All in the beautiful setting of the Georgian Oakhill Hotel and its wonderful grounds. Booking link in our Bio.

Salt scrubs are here for tomorrow’s Pirtis sauna ritual session for a dear friend and some of her oldest buddies and the...
10/04/2026

Salt scrubs are here for tomorrow’s Pirtis sauna ritual session for a dear friend and some of her oldest buddies and they smell incredible. Thanks 🙏 Nick Tettersell

We're cooking up something special for our Saunafolk this summer, with a fantastic collaboration with the incredible Hol...
22/03/2026

We're cooking up something special for our Saunafolk this summer, with a fantastic collaboration with the incredible Holly from . Holly has the most wonderfully zen soul, her warm heartedness always leaves me glowing and that’s without a sauna! Get ready for something special, save the date afternoon of the 14th June

Sharon embracing the invigorating world of contrast therapy. This wellness practice involves alternating between the war...
22/03/2026

Sharon embracing the invigorating world of contrast therapy. This wellness practice involves alternating between the warmth of a sauna and the refreshing chill of a cold plunge or shower, stimulating rapid vascular changes that pump blood throughout the body. Benefits include reduced inflammation, eased muscle soreness, improved circulation, and enhanced mental alertness triggered by a release of endorphins. Athletes often utilize this method to minimize muscle damage and expedite recovery following intense exercise. A typical session involves multiple rounds of short sessions in both the sauna and cold plunge. Note that the cold element is optional, and participation is never pressured. Consult a doctor before trying contrast therapy if you have high or low blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, or are pregnant.

Let the warmth work its magic and emerge from the sauna with a sense of calm, clarity, and joy.
16/03/2026

Let the warmth work its magic and emerge from the sauna with a sense of calm, clarity, and joy.

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Wirksworth
Matlock
DE44FD

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

Website

https://bath.academy/en

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