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Editor’s Note: The Salt Lodge has permanently closed since the publication of this article.
Here in Minnesota, you’ll find an impressive array of day spas, tranquil accommodations, and natural wonders to renew your spirit. Yet there are few as unique as The Salt Lodge in Plymouth, Minnesota. This holistic wellness halotherapy facility provides visitors a tranquil setting where they can enjoy the myriad benefits of salt. Essentially, it’s a destination dedicated to helping you breathe better and easier. Curious to learn more? Here’s what you can look forward to when you visit the Salt Lodge:
Welcome to The Salt Lodge, a hidden gem of a destination in Plymouth, Minnesota where you can look forward to an hour or two of pure tranquility and relief.
If you're unfamiliar with salt therapy, known technically as halotherapy, it's a gentle and non-invasive method of clearing the sinuses and airways with the dry particles emitted by pharmaceutical grade salt.
In your comfortable clothing, you'll settle into a zero-gravity chair while the salt therapy works its magic. All you have to do is relax and breathe in and out in a way that's most calming to you.
Soft music and dim lighting will guide you into a meditative state. The halogenerator in the salt room will emit dry particles in a fine mist that surrounds you while you recharge and reap the benefits.
Each session is 45 minutes, which is the length of time scientists believe that the salt can have maximum benefit.
And while you'll love visiting The Salt Lodge in any season, it's really allergy and flu seasons that prove to be the prime time for salt therapy sessions.
It's widely believed that pharmaceutical grade salt can help reduce inflamed airways caused by allergens and other foreign substances in the environment. If you've lived in Minnesota long enough, chances are you've suffered from ragweed and flu seasons before!
Looking for additional relaxation? The Salt Lodge also offers an infrared sauna experience.
For 30 minutes, you'll enjoy the warmth and detoxification of the infrared sauna, which uses radiant infrared energy and typically feels less hot than a conventional sauna.
There's also the Qigong Experience, which incorporates the healing properties of gentle movements to promote self-healing.
So whether you're looking for a way to breathe easier or simply love the idea of intentional relaxation, you'll find The Salt Lodge to be the perfect tonic for the stresses of everyday life.
The Salt Lodge is accessible and available for everyone to enjoy. Ready to book your experience and breathe a little easier? Be sure to visit The Salt Lodge website or follow along on Facebook. You can also book an appointment by calling (763) 432 – 2733.
