I first heard about salt therapy from my fellow yogi friend Lauren, who is a resident expert on all things healing for the mind and body. It’s quickly becoming a popular trend amongst holistic followers as salt therapy is believed to help with inflammation, allergies, immunity and even acne. We decided to treat ourselves by booking a salt therapy session together at a local Gwinnett studio called Akasha Yoga & Salt!
Akasha Yoga & Salt is located in Suwanee and offers a variety of services, including yoga classes for adults and kids, salt therapy, sound therapy, infrared sauna and workshops. As soon as you walk into the studio, the calming and welcoming atmosphere greets you. They sell a variety of organic products and healing crystals that you can browse through before your session. For salt therapy, you can choose from a 45-minute session or an hour private yoga and salt therapy session. They also offer fun workshops that can be booked in advance, such as a group meditation class and sound therapy in the salt room.
We picked the group yoga workshop for our first time at the studio and it was such an incredible experience! After browsing their retail selection, you take your shoes off and place them in a holder before the room opens up for the session. Inside, it’s floor to ceiling of Himalayan sea salt, casting a warm, soft glow. There were four of us in the class, along with the instructor, who gave us each a pillow and blanket to lie back on. While the room itself is covered with Himalayan salt, there’s also a built-in halogenerator which disperses tiny salt particles into the room, so as you do gentle stretching and yoga, you’re inhaling the salt.
The class itself was incredibly relaxing, especially at the end when the instructor placed a weighted eye mask onto our faces so we could silently meditate. We did some light stretching and gentle yoga poses, with a focus on being intentional with each movement. After the class ended, my friend and I both left feeling like every muscle in our bodies was completely relaxed. I’ve done a variety of yoga classes before but nothing compares to the feeling after doing yoga in a salt room. I came into the class without a lot of anxiety as well and afterwards, I felt like I could breathe deeply and all of my worries didn’t matter anymore.
If you’re looking to experience the healing properties of salt therapy, do yourself a favor and book a session at Akasha Yoga & Salt. Whether it’s a one-on-one private class or you’re looking for a fun experience to do with a friend, salt therapy is the way to go. It’s a great way to get a little self-care in and experience something new!
