तपस्
CONTRAST THERAPY CIRCUIT
FIRE & ICE
A guided circuit of heat, cold and stillness. Movement, cedar sauna, ice plunge and a soaking pool, in one intentional sequence.
COME AS YOU LIKE
Three ways in
GUIDED CIRCUIT
₹2,500
per person
120 MINUTES · DAILY 4:30 PM
Led by our facilitators. Movement, breath, cedar sauna, ice plunge and soak in one intentional sequence.
FACILITY ACCESS
₹1,800
per person
UP TO 90 MINUTES · DAILY 8:30–12:00 & 6:30–8:30
Self guided access to all four stations. Move through them in your own rhythm, in whatever order feels right.
SINGLE ELEMENT
₹1,000
per person
UP TO 45 MINUTES · CHOOSE ONE
Cedar sauna, ice bath or soaking pool. A focused, standalone session for when time is short.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE
THE EXPERIENCE
The Circuit
Inspired by the yogic principle of Tapas and supported by modern physiology, the Aavya Circuit moves you through movement, heat, cold and stillness in one guided sequence. Each stage teaches the body and mind to meet healthy stress with calm.
See the full detailed Tapas contrast therapy circuit on YouTube
Movement & Breath
GROUND & PREPARE
- Gentle mobility and breathwork to warm the tissues and settle the nervous system before meeting heat and cold.
- Prepares you to move through the circuit with calm, not tension.
Cedar Sauna
FIRE
- Deep dry heat in the cedar-lined sauna opens circulation, softens muscle, and begins the sweat response.
- Two rounds of around 15 minutes, guided at a pace that suits you.
Ice Plunge
ICE
- A sharp, clarifying cold immersion at 8 to 15°C, coached through the breath.
- Stay as long as feels right. The practice is the response, not the duration.
Soaking Pool
STILLNESS
- A calm pool at around 28°C to let heat and cold settle and integrate.
- Circulation rebalances, the breath lengthens, and the body returns to ease.
Rest & Integration
RETURN
- A quiet close to rest, hydrate, and let the nervous system land.
- You leave with the body vitally alive and the mind calm, clear and sharp.
AT YOUR OWN PACE
Beyond the guided circuit
Not every visit needs a full guided circuit. Come as often as you like and use the space on your own terms, whether that means flowing through every station or focusing on just one.
SELF GUIDED
Facility Access
₹1,800 · up to 90 minutes
DAILY 8:30 AM TO 12:00 PM & 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
Self guided access to all four stations. Move through movement, cedar sauna, ice plunge and soaking pool in your own rhythm, in whatever order and for as long as feels right. Ideal for those who already know the practice and want the freedom to flow through it unguided.
CHOOSE ONE
Single Element
₹1,000 · up to 45 minutes
CEDAR SAUNA · ICE BATH · SOAKING POOL
A focused, standalone session for when you want just the heat, just the cold, or just the soak. Pick a single station and take your time with it. A simple way to drop in when time is short.
Prefer to be guided? The Guided Circuit runs daily at 4:30 PM, led by our facilitators through the full movement, sauna, ice and soak sequence. Or explore the Fire and Ice retreat.
GUIDED EVERY STEP
Your facilitators
You are never alone in the heat or the cold. Every session is led by trained facilitators who set the pace, coach the breath, and adapt each stage to how you feel.
Dr. Rucha
MOVEMENT, BREATH & CLINICAL GUIDANCE
Leads the movement and breathwork that open and close the circuit, and brings a clinical eye to safety, watching how each guest responds to heat and cold and adapting the experience accordingly.
Sadhu
YOGA, MOVEMENT & MOUNTAIN CRAFT
A yoga and movement facilitator with a mountaineer's relationship to cold and endurance. Holds a steady, encouraging presence at the sauna and the ice, coaching the breath through the sharpest moments.
Our facilitators read the room and the individual. If a stage doesn't serve you on a given day, it is shortened, softened, or skipped. The intention is always response, never endurance.
WHY IT WORKS
What the practice builds
Stronger Immunity
Regular heat and cold exposure supports the body's natural defences.
Stress Reduction
Controlled stress trains a calmer, more resilient nervous system.
Mental Clarity
The cold sharpens focus and leaves the mind clear and present.
Deeper Sleep
Thermal contrast helps regulate rhythm for more restful sleep.
Faster Recovery
Circulation and lymphatic flow aid muscle and whole body recovery.
Frequently asked
Still have questions?
Our facilitators are happy to help. If you have any questions about the experience, your health, or whether the circuit is right for you, please speak with us before your session.
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