SaltWonder Himalayan Salt Cave
On Monday, February 22nd, I had the opportunity to try out SaltWonder, a man made Himalayan Salt Cave with YVR (Vancouver) Bloggers. SaltWonder is in North Vancouver.
Salt caves are a very popular health treatment in Europe and has just been starting up in North America a few years ago. They are said to help with many ailments including “Chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, breathlessness, chest tightness, cough (particularly at night or after exercise), mucus plugs, wheezing, colds and respiratory allergies, mucosal edema, bronchitis, adenoids, rhinitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia after acute stage, bronchiectatic disease, respiratory infections, influenza, rhinosinusopathy, smoker’s cough (secondary smoke related symptoms), frequent acute disorders of respiratory tract,
multi chemical sensitivity syndrome, allergies to industrial and household pollutants, eczema, psoriasis, and neurodermatitis…”
I certainly can’t speak for all of these claims but I can speak about my experience. There were 8 bloggers and we were escorted into the beautiful man made salt cave room by the owner, Nuca Stoica. We all took a lounge chair and were instructed to just relax and not talk. If you talk, you won’t breath in many of the salt particles in the air.
I picked a chair by the relaxing sound of a water feature. After laying back, it did not take me long to get into a deep relaxation. In fact, I think I dosed off to sleep for a short time. Once the 45 minute treatment was over we all gathered around, still in the salt cave for a photo shoot and to talk about the experience. I was sitting on the floor, piled with salt and a woman sitting next to me asked if she could use my leg as a pillow. LOL! That is how relaxed she was.
After the photo shoot and conversation, we were given a tour of the facility. We got to sit in
the salt nebulization room for a few minutes. It is a room much smaller than the one we were in before and had a fine mist going in it. It was quite pleasant. We also saw a small room with a pile of salt called the Crystal Salt Bed. In there, you lie directly on the salt for maximum exposure.
I was just getting over a cold when I went to SaltWonder and I do believe it aided me in getting rid of the stuffy nose I still had. That night, I slept and breathed better than I had in days! I also met some wonderful bloggers.
I would like to thank Ricky of YVR Bloggers for setting this experience up for us and Nuca for inviting us. I would definitely love to experience the power of salt again.
Be sure to check out the SaltWonder Website: https://www.saltwonder.ca/ to learn more and to book an appointment. If you don’t live in the Vancouver area, be sure to Google “Salt Therapy” to see if there is a facility near you.
(c) All Photos courtesy of Alan Katowitz Photography
I have been thinking about trying this out myself. Seems like it would be very helpful for a few of my issues. Thanks to your comments it is definitely something I want to experience. I will let you know.
Steve
Co Founder
TheCoachTrainingAcademy.com
Hey Steve, I think that you would enjoy this. Do let me know your thoughts if you give it a try.
This sounds really interesting and something that I would try. I wonder if any are located near me.
I can’t believe there is one located in a medical arts building less than 5 minutes from me in the country. Now my husband is intrigued.
Great, I’m glad you found a place near you. Let me know your thoughts if you givee it a try.
OK. It’s in a new building and the website says coming soon.It’s right beside the store where I usually buy groceries.
What an interesting experience! Quite a list of ailments it helps. It sounds like it was a very relaxing experience for you. Glad you could give it a try.
It was really nice Margie! I would love to do it again!
This sounds like something I’m going to definitely check out! Thanks for sharing Teddy!
Let me know if you decide to go Terri, I may go with you. I would love to do it again. I would really like to do a full treatment in the salt nebulization room. I really enjoyed the few minutes we got to try.
You mean you aren’t asked by fellow creatures in need of support to provide a limb for use as a pillow regularly? I would imagine Teddy Rose fields such requests constantly! You seem so sympathetic and compassionate, at least from where I’m sitting. 😉
This sounds like a delightful experience. I am glad you got the opportunity to benefit from it.
Cheers and best to all, Kara S
This is fascinating. (And all new to me.)