Posted in Austin
February 14, 2017
The Incredible Salt Cave In Austin That Completely Relaxes You
Have you ever heard of Halotherapy? You might know it by another other name: salt caves. If you’ve seen those pink Himalayan sea salt lamps popping up everywhere and wondered what the heck they do, read on!
Halotherapy is a form alternative medicine that has been around in various forms for thousands of years. Mineral baths and saline sprays are the most common, used to help relax tired muscles and reduce swelling, but there are several other Halotherapy methods that are becoming increasingly popular both across the country and around the world.
You can see one for yourself at Austin Salt Caves!
You can see one for yourself at Austin Salt Caves!
Salt Caves are manmade caves that surround you in rooms built from salt in a spa-like setting. While relaxing in these rooms, the humidity causes salt molecules to vaporize into the air, which are naturally inhaled. Salt therapy is said to produce positive effects for treating various respiratory conditions (like asthma and airborne allergies) and offer relief from colds, coughs, and sinusitis. Salt can also be beneficial to skin conditions like acne, eczema, and types of dermatitis.
While scientists are still researching the mechanisms behind Halotherapy, saline sprays and Neti pots are already commonly used first-line treatments if you are coming down with symptoms of a cold. You can purchase bath salts to add to your tub at home for a relaxing soak, which often helps loosen up tight muscles. Many people who experience edema and swelling find relief in salt soaks as well.
Even if you aren’t looking to treat any ailments, a session in a salt cave is pretty darn relaxing. It’s hard to complain when you are lounging in an anti-gravity chair with mellow lighting and calming music.
(and the salted caramels are delicious!)
Sessions at the Austin Salt Cave last about 45 minutes and cost $45, but there are also 5-session packs for $175 and 10-session packs for $300. If you’ve never been to the Austin Salt Cave, you receive a discounted first-time visitor session for only $30.
Sessions start every hour and walk-ins are welcome, but priority is given to those who call ahead. For more information, check out the Austin Salt Cave website!
