FAQ
A bathing suit and a water bottle (no glass please). We provide 2 towels. Bathing suits are available for purchase at front desk. Robe rental available.
Kolm offers a 50 person sauna, 4 ice baths, tea lounge, non-gendered change rooms with lockers, change stalls, washrooms, private showers, and a vanity area with Dyson hair dryers and personal care products such as hair ties, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc.
Kolm is a barefoot space beyond the locker room. We do not allow shoes, slides or sandals past the locker room. However we will allow indoor only (never used outside) Water Shoes or Dive Socks. See links here for allowable footwear in the space:
Water Shoes We recommend you take off in sauna.
Dive Socks These also keep your feet warm in ice bath!
We recommend arriving at the front desk 10 minutes prior to the start of your session. If you do not arrive atleast 5 minutes prior to the start of your session, you risk losing your spot to the next person on the waitlist. All guided classes start on time. We do not allow late entry to guided classes to prevent disruption to the rest of the class. All guests must be in the tearoom by the start of class or risk not being allowed entry.
The ideal circuit starts with a 15-20 minute sauna, followed by 1-3 minutes in the ice bath, and 10 minutes relaxation in the tea lounge to allow your body to warm itself naturally. There is no “right way” to explore contrast therapy – listen to your body and feel free to start or end with the cold if it calls you.
The magic of Kolm is our curated classes. While any session is suitable for a first timer, we recommend Self Guided for those who want 1 to 1 support from one of our expert guides for their first time.
We are located at Cambie & 8th across the street from the entry to Whole Foods. To find the space, please enter the lobby of the 525 W 8th building, our studio entry is in the lobby behind the concierge desk. If the lobby door is locked (weekends, holidays & after 5pm) to open the lobby door use the building entry system and click “Find Kolm” (or dial 1001). Parking is best found on 8th Ave or in the Whole Foods parking lot.
Always sit on a towel in the sauna. Always shower before entering ice bath.
Our mission is to create a space for shared connection amongst like-minded growth seekers. We welcome you to come through our doors alone, or with friends. We encourage respectful conversation in the sauna, tea lounge and change rooms. Note that this is a flirt free zone.
Disconnect to reconnect. We are a cell phone free facility. We ask all guests to leave their cell phones in their lockers.
One exception to this rule is to briefly take photos of yourself or our space during free time in your session. Please ensure no other guests are photographed without their consent.
As a small business, we are so grateful for your support in sharing our space with your online community. Please tag us @kolmkontrast. Feel free to ask one of our staff to assist you with taking pictures or videos.
Kolm is a clothing required facility. All guests are required to wear bathing suits or otherwise appropriate attire.
There is street parking on 8th Ave. Additionally, there is a large parkade under the Whole Foods across the street from our studio.
Our cold plunges range from 0°C to 4°C and our sauna ranges from 82°C to 90°C with humidity ranging from 0% to 20%
Please consult your health professional to discuss issues or concerns. If you have a cardiac condition, a history of fainting, blood pressure issues, or you are pregnant, our facilities should only be used with a physician’s approval. Kolm cannot be held responsible for illness or injury due to guest negligence. View our Safety Policy
Visit our front desk to check the lost and found. We will donate unclaimed items to charity at the end of each month.
All guests must be 18+
Yes, you are allowed to book guests with any regular credit package (ie. not an intro offer package). You are able to book a maximum of 4 guests per session using your credits. Note all guests are required to create a Kolm account and sign the waiver prior to their session.
