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Forged in heat. Freed by cold. Balanced by breath. Intentional sessions for building resilience, fostering well-being, and finding community.

Sauna

Sauna

Step into our social sauna with seating for 50. Enjoy aromatherapy, scented snowballs, and towel-waving at temperatures ranging from 82-90°C.

Ice Baths

Ice Baths

Let cold bring clarity and connection to yourself. Ice baths range from 0-4C

Tea Lounge

Tea Lounge

Connect to community and enjoy a curated selection of artisan teas. This is your space to find Kolm.

Three Unique Session Types

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Location

To find us, enter the lobby of 525 W 8th (right of the Oakberry). If the lobby door is locked: click the screen and DIAL 1001 OR call “Find Kolm”. The door will open. The studio entrance is at the back of the lobby.

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Community first, always, and all ways

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Jaden Hastings

Came and tried out Kolm this week with my girlfriend and we joined the guided sauna and ice bath session and it was absolutely amazing. We’ve both done many sauna…

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Stephanie

This is a must-try while in Vancouver. I experienced the Through the Elements session, guided by the wonderful Kyra, and it was truly unforgettable. It was my first time trying…

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Karen Mathews

Had such an amazing experience at the Recover in Deep Stretch class with Chandni guiding! It was the perfect amount of yin stretching and breathwork at the beginning of class,…

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Corrie Funk

Kolm has been a big part of my self care journey. The space is calming, the guides/instructors are patient and welcoming. I have hit personal goals with their guidance I…

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Turner Thompson

Kolm is one of the best self-care experiences I've ever experienced. I’ve tried the sound healing classes, self-care sessions, and even a couples experience and every single visit has truly…

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Jaden Hastings

Came and tried out Kolm this week with my girlfriend and we joined the guided sauna and ice bath session and it was absolutely amazing. We’ve both done many sauna…

Read More
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stephanie

This is a must-try while in Vancouver. I experienced the Through the Elements session, guided by the wonderful Kyra, and it was truly unforgettable. It was my first time trying…

Read More
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Karen Mathews

Had such an amazing experience at the Recover in Deep Stretch class with Chandni guiding! It was the perfect amount of yin stretching and breathwork at the beginning of class,…

Read More
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Corrie Funk

Kolm has been a big part of my self care journey. The space is calming, the guides/instructors are patient and welcoming. I have hit personal goals with their guidance I…

Read More
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Turner Thompson

Kolm is one of the best self-care experiences I've ever experienced. I’ve tried the sound healing classes, self-care sessions, and even a couples experience and every single visit has truly…

Read More
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Benjamin Ironside

I've been coming here a while so I can confidently say that this is a very special place. A ton of thoughtfulness, experience, and care goes into designing experiences in…

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Marnie Anderson

I visited Kolm for the first time this week and had an amazing experience. From the moment you enter the space, there was a calming energy, which is exactly what…

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Savannah

I had an amazing experience at Kolm. Today we came for one of the guided rituals, which included sauna towel work, gua sha, and lymphatic drainage guidance. It made the…

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Maria Pia

I checked out Kolm on Cambie & 8th yesterday. It's more than I anticipated. It takes you away on a mini vacation! I love the space – the cold plunge…

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Shakeira MacLean

I have been a few times now and have enjoyed each experience. I love how large the sauna is making it comfortable and easy to have a nice chat with…

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Benjamin Ironside

I've been coming here a while so I can confidently say that this is a very special place. A ton of thoughtfulness, experience, and care goes into designing experiences in…

Read More
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marnie Anderson

I visited Kolm for the first time this week and had an amazing experience. From the moment you enter the space, there was a calming energy, which is exactly what…

Read More
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Savannah

I had an amazing experience at Kolm. Today we came for one of the guided rituals, which included sauna towel work, gua sha, and lymphatic drainage guidance. It made the…

Read More
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Maria Pia

I checked out Kolm on Cambie & 8th yesterday. It's more than I anticipated. It takes you away on a mini vacation! I love the space – the cold plunge…

Read More
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shakeira MacLean

I have been a few times now and have enjoyed each experience. I love how large the sauna is making it comfortable and easy to have a nice chat with…

Read More

The Kolm Guides

Meet your guides into Kolm

Our expert guides use scientifically proven modalities to optimize your mind, body, and spirit in sessions designed to help you relax, recover, and reconnect.

Meet your guides

Lesley

Jenn

Candice

Lyn

Jayme

Dayna

Maya

Blythe

Sophie

Stu

Ricky

Ayu

Jade

Jules

Hamid

Sarah

Chandni

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.”

—Viktor E Frankl, renowned neurologist and psychiatrist

Events

What's hapenning at Kolm

01
October
Thursdays 3-5pm ● Live Music

Live Acoustic Music

Thursdays: October 1st 3-5pm Tim Claridge – Folk October 8th 3-5pm Kay Brette – Indie Folk October 15th 3-5pm Kurt…

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03
October
Show

Cinematic Aufguss

Saturdays October 3rd 1pm – Interstellar October 17th 1pm – Game of Thrones October 24th 1pm – Star Wars October…

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15
October
Singles

Singles Social

Thursday October 15th 8:45pm Because the best connections don’t start with small talk, they start with shared courage. Sweat it…

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19
October
Guided ● Womens Night

Guided | Self Love Women’s Clothing Optional

October 19th 8:45pm This clothing-optional session invites women to explore what it feels like to relax into their natural state,…

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20
October
Guided ● Couples Class

Date Night | Couple’s Class

Tuesday October 20th  7:15-8:30pmIt’s back! Guided heat, cold, and co-meditation deepen connection. Cultivate gratitude and presence, creating space to connect…

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22
October
Social ● Themed Playlist

After Hours: Elderbrook x Lane8

Thursday October 22nd · 8:45pm Special AH Theme: Elderbrook x Lane8 Spend 2 hours flowing through our space at your…

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