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Ritual

Sofia Reyes
12 October 2026 · 3 min read
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For a lot of guests, the ice is easy and the rest room is hard. Ten minutes with no phone and no talking can feel long the first time.
Give your eyes somewhere to go
Every lounger faces the water. Watch the boats, the light on the harbour or the steam coming off your skin.
Notice three things
Where you feel warm first.
How your breathing has changed since the plunge.
The sound of the room when nobody is talking.
When the bell goes, you will be surprised it has been ten minutes.

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Sofia Reyes
Circuit guide. Leads most of the morning Contrast Circuits and keeps the bell in her pocket.
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