Event Update: A Safer, Deeper Evening of Sound, Sauna & Connection

We recently shared details of our upcoming relaxation evening, originally designed to pair cacao with a sound bath and sauna. After reviewing the plan more closely, we realised that combining cacao and sauna isn’t the safest choice for everyone — especially because cacao can have stimulating cardiovascular effects, and sauna naturally elevates heart rate and body temperature.

Rather than push ahead and cross our fingers, we decided to make a thoughtful adjustment. Your well-being always has to come first.

So, we’ve refreshed the flow of the evening to make it gentler, safer, and even more grounding.

✅ The new event plan

1) Sound Bath2) Sauna3) Hot Chocolate + Social Circle

No ceremonial cacao — just a soothing, heart-warming hot chocolate to enjoy afterwards in our café lounge.

Why the change?

While cacao is widely celebrated and generally safe in relaxed environments, it’s not recommended immediately before heat exposure.The combination can:

• Increase cardiovascular load

• Heighten the risk of overheating

• Create unnecessary strain for those sensitive to stimulants

Because we want this evening to be accessible to everyone — including those newer to sauna — we’ve removed cacao from this particular format.

What you’ll experience instead

You’ll start with a deeply immersive sound bath to rebalance your nervous system. From there, you’ll be guided into the sauna for a calming heat therapy session to ease tension and encourage recovery.

We’ll then gather in the café for a comforting hot chocolate and small social circle — a cosy way to integrate, chat, or simply sit back and enjoy community.

Same intention, better experience

Our goal hasn’t changed: To host an evening that feels nurturing, restorative, and connective.

This small adjustment allows us to honour that intention with even more care.

Thank you for being so understanding as we continue refining what we offer.We can’t wait to welcome you into this beautiful night of sound, warmth and connection.

If you have any questions at all, just reach out — we’re here.

— Cardiff Wellness Lounge