You'll Never Want To Leave These Incredibly Relaxing Salt Caves In Kentucky
By Andrea Limke|Published June 30, 2017
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
Have you heard of the latest trend in relaxation? Salt Caves are popping up all over the country, and even right here in Kentucky. They can be found in the most surprising places – like a strip mall – but once inside, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the spa-like atmosphere. Relaxing in a salt cave is thought to have all sorts of health benefits, such as help with respiratory and skin issues, and whether or not you buy in to this new form of relaxation, we bet you’ll be intrigued by what Kentucky now offers in these salt caves.
1. Blue Halo Med Spa - 8104 Old Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY 40291
Enjoy Dry Salt Therapy at Blue Halo Med Spa. You can relax in the calming room for 45 minutes, breathing in the salt vapors, and you may experience a number of benefits. The relaxing blue hue and reclining chairs don't hurt, either.
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2. Blue Grass Salt Room - 239 E Brannon Rd. Nicholasville, KY 40356
Within the Bluegrass Salt Room, you will find yourself surrounded by thousands of pounds of beautiful pink Himalayan salt that cover the walls and floor. During your 45-minute therapy, you'll relax in a zero gravity chair and listen to serene music while breathing in a dry, fine salt aerosol.
For a true salt cave experience, check out Louisville Salt Cave. The cave was created by using 5 tons of the Earth’s purest and unpolluted salt. You'll be surprised when you step inside this unassuming storefront to find a dim salt cave, lit from above like a night sky.
4. Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave -
2710 Nashville Rd. Suite 104 Bowling Green, KY 42101
Bowling Green has jumped on the salt cave trend in a peaceful way with Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave. You can relax in this cave-like room, complete with salty aroma and warm candlelight or take it up a notch with a yoga class, taught right on the salt of the cave. The flow of yoga, combined with the calming affects of the salt will surely provide the ultimate relaxation.
Have you tried out a salt cave yet? What did you think? Any other places in Kentucky that we missed? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
For a more in-depth look at one of these caves, check out our previous article here.
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