SAUNAS HAVE LANDED

A tall vase with green and white stripes holding sunflowers on a small wooden shelf near a mirror, with a small container beside the vase, and wooden chairs stacked below.
Crowd of people gathering outdoors in a brick-walled alley with string lights, under an overpass with train tracks and trees in the background.
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A sauna with a metal basket filled with rocks on a black round base, and a black bucket with a wooden ladle beside it, set against a warm wooden-paneled wall with a horizontal strip of lighting.
A metal container filled with large, rough, gray rocks or stones, set against a wooden background.
View of a modern sauna heater filled with rocks, surrounded by a circular wooden bench and a tiled floor.
Indoor sauna with wooden walls and a metal basket filled with sauna stones.
Interior of a room with wooden wall panels and a matching curved wooden counter, with a small black container on the counter.
A galvanized metal water bucket placed on a wooden deck next to steps and a wall.
wood-paneled sauna with a row of wooden benches and a sauna heater with stones in the foreground.
Close-up of tiled corner with black, white, and beige tiles and a wooden deck with a metal bucket on it
Interior view of a room with a mirror, a vase of sunflowers on a shelf, a closet with a sliding wooden door, and three wooden foldable chairs leaning against the wall.
View of a small outdoor balcony with wooden flooring, brick wall, and black piping. There is a white rounded outdoor bathtub with a wooden base, a garden watering can on a small wooden stand, and some scattered greenery along the base of the brick wall.

FAQs

Do you offer student and NHS discounts?

Yes! We believe sauna should be accessible.
Just bring a valid ID to access the offer, 15% off any membership or class/sauna pack, and if you wish to book again we can add this to your account for future bookings.

What should I bring?

  • A Swimsuit - or comfortable sauna wear, Sliders/Slippers, a Lock for lockers.
    we will likely host tops optional sessions soon for all genders once we have had time to build our community.

  • You can rent extra towels on site - we provide one towel for sitting on in the saunas, you are welcome to bring an additional shower towel or rent one from us.

  • You can buy cold drinks, however we also have filtered water to drink so dont forget your water bottle.

We recommend arriving 10 minutes early to settle in and make the most of your time. This is so you can spend the entire 50min of your session enjoying the Saunas & Plunge; you cannot enter beyond the changing space prior to your session start time.

Are there any health restrictions?

Saunas are generally safe, but please check with your doctor before booking if you:

  • Have heart conditions or high/low blood pressure

  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding

  • Have respiratory or circulatory problems

  • Have heat sensitivity, seizures, or fainting episodes

You’ll also be asked to sign a sauna consent form before your session.

Colorful sunset sky with pink and orange clouds, string lights hanging diagonally, silhouetted rooftops and some hanging decorations or ornaments in the foreground.
A mirror with the repeated phrase "Waking Dream" and a stylized plant design, a black and gray bicycle parked next to a pink wall, on a sidewalk.

Where are your saunas located?

Our brand-new saunas are at Waking Dreams: Big Dream in Bethnal Green, East London — just a short walk from Bethnal Green tube station.

Address: 1 Birkbeck St, London E2 6JY

Nearest Tube Station: Bethnal Green

How do I book a sauna session?

All bookings are handled via our booking platform Momence.

→ Book Your Sauna

Can I use the sauna without booking an aerial, dance or movement class?

Absolutely! Sauna sessions are standalone experiences — you don’t need to book a class to enjoy the heat.

How many people can book together?

You can book as an individual, as a pair, or as a small group (up to 4 per sauna session). If you’d like to arrange a private group booking of both saunas and have the area to yourself, just email us at mailer@wakingdreams.co

Sauna Etiquette 101

  1. Shower before entering the saunas.

  2. Rinse off before a plunge (option to dry off before re-entering as to not invite cold into the space.

  3. Close both doors.

  4. Don’t touch buttons or adjust settings.

  5. NO water on the hot stone. These are dry saunas.

Do you have showers and changing facilities?

Yes — we have showers, changing rooms, and towels to rent so you can leave feeling refreshed.

Can I combine sauna with other therapies or classes?

Definitely. Pairing sauna with classes can boost recovery, reduce stress, and enhance your overall wellbeing. We also have a therapy room for a 360 approach to wellness.

How hot do the saunas get?

Our saunas are Nordic-inspired dry heat saunas, typically set between 85°C and 95°C. Our staff sets the temperatures and under no circumstance may attendees adjust the temperatures on their own accord. If you’re new to sauna bathing, start with shorter time-spent and build up gradually.

Do you sell sauna packages or memberships?

Yes! We offer multi-session packs and membership options to make regular sauna use easier and more affordable.

For more info, email sauna@wakingdreams.co or ask at reception.