West Coast Nordic Spa Shawnigan Lake
Treat yourself to some hydrotherapy, just 12 minutes away…
A great experience and thoroughly recommended.
Welcome to NYÜBU
Welcome to Nyübu, the Cowichan Valley’s first West Coast Nordic Spa, located in Shawnigan Lake. Nyübu is a Zen Buddhist term that means ‘to go into the mountains to reconnect oneself to the gods.’ This ideal of self-nourishment is at the heart of the Nyübu experience as we designed our facilities to bring about the most tranquil and restorative hydrotherapy experience.
Hydrotherapy Circuit
Hot and cold therapy is a restorative ritual that has been practiced for centuries. The transition between extreme temperatures has been proven to provide many wellness benefits for the mind and body. The traditional sauna experience, developed by and still practiced in Nordic countries, consists of hot, cold and rest, repeated at least two times. The feeling is often described as euphoric.
Hot
Sauna for 10-20 minutes in our 10-person cedar wood barrel sauna, custom built by Wildwood Saunas.
Cold
Immerse yourself in cold water (cold plunge, dunk bucket or outdoor shower) for at least 10 seconds.
Rest
Relax by the covered fire bowl area or in lounge chairs on the deck for 10-15 minutes before repeating the cycle.