Nordic Spa | Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

Yo|Sa Fusion is a full-body movement and Nordic wellness experience where Pilates, yoga, heat, and cold come together as one connected practice.

Throughout the evening, fusion is the thread of strength and softness, effort and ease, movement and stillness,  heat and cold, awareness of self and connection to what surrounds us.

We begin in the Gathering Dome with a fluid blend of Pilates and yoga, weaving together core strength, stability, mobility, flexibility, breath, and mindful movement. From there, a slow walk leads to the sauna for guided breathwork, meditation, aroma, and dynamic towel waving.

As we move from heat into cold, you’ll be invited to notice how the elements affect your body and mind, and how you naturally react or respond when faced with challenge. Following the cold plunge, we return to the sauna for a short closing through warmth, stillness, and reflection.

We’ll move through the guided experience together before opening into Nordic Free Flow, giving you time to continue at your own pace through the pools, heat, cold, rest, and surrounding spaces.

Open to all levels, including those brand new to Pilates or yoga. No previous experience is needed.

Guided by: Karen O’Reilly

Please arrive 15 minutes in advance.

Start your day with Rise & Shine: Yo|Sa, a guided morning wellness experience that brings movement, heat, cold and stillness together in one intentional practice of reset and restoration.

We begin in the Gathering Dome with mindful yoga and breath-led movement designed to build awareness, release tension and prepare the body for the transition into heat. From there, move into the sauna for a guided experience that invites deeper relaxation and letting go.

A refreshing cold plunge offers a moment to reconnect with your breath and notice how you respond, before returning to the warmth of the sauna for rest, integration and quiet reflection. Throughout the practice, your guide encourages you to stay present and move with intention.

Suitable for all experience levels. No prior experience is required.

Guided by: Sam Farcy

Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of session

Shared Traditions is Saltair’s invitation for youth and their parents or guardians to experience the restorative rhythm of hot, cold and rest together. These dedicated sessions welcome guests ages 14 and older to explore Nordic wellness and make time for connection.

During your two-hour Nordic Free Flow, move at your own pace through the saunas, warm pools, cold immersion and rest spaces. Share the warmth, pause between cycles and discover how time spent slowing down together can become a tradition of its own.

This is a self-guided experience, giving you space to enjoy Saltair together without a structured class. Each minor must be accompanied by their own parent or guardian.

$55 per adult | $45 per youth

Start your day with Rise & Shine: Meditation, a guided morning wellness experience that brings movement, heat, cold and stillness together in one intentional practice of reset and restoration.

We begin in the Restore Room with a gentle welcome and grounding practice, creating space to slow down and settle in. From there, move into the warmth of the sauna for a 20-minute guided meditation. Each class explores a different practice, such as a body scan, loving-kindness (Metta) meditation, visualization or a gentle exploration of emotions.

Rhythmic towel waves and aromatic ice balls infused with essential oils accompany the sauna practice, inviting relaxation and awakening the senses. A refreshing guided cold immersion follows, before returning to the warmth of the sauna for quiet reflection and a peaceful close.

Whether you’re discovering meditation or returning to an established practice, this class offers a supportive space to pause, reconnect with yourself and leave feeling renewed.

Suitable for all experience levels. No prior meditation or sauna experience is required.

Guided by Sydney Ewert

Please arrive 15 minutes in advance.

Start your day with Rise & Shine: Breathwork, a guided morning wellness experience that brings movement, heat, cold and stillness together in one intentional practice of reset and restoration.

We begin in the Relax Room with grounding breathwork and meditation, creating space to settle into the present moment and connect with your body. From there, move into the sauna for guided breathing and meditation, allowing the warmth to deepen awareness and encourage relaxation and release.

A refreshing cold plunge invites you to stay connected to your breath through the transition, before returning to the warmth of the sauna for rest, integration and quiet reflection. Throughout the practice, intentional breathing offers a way to cultivate presence, clarity and a deeper connection to yourself.

Suitable for all experience levels. No prior breathwork or sauna experience is required.

Guided by Sydney Ewert

Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of session

YOISA Rest is an evening of self care where Yin Yoga meets rest and surrender.

Spend 30 min. on your yoga mat in our Gathering Dome in deep supported postures, followed by a mindful walk to the Sauna for deep stillness and full breaths in hot and cold offerings. This offering is followed by a Nordic free flow for the remainder of your stay.

Rest is an act of strength. We need to fill our cup before we can fill others.

Guided by Sam Farcy

Please arrive 15 minutes in advance.

Start your day with Rise & Shine: Yo|Sa, a guided morning wellness experience that brings movement, heat, cold and stillness together in one intentional practice of reset and restoration.

We begin in the Gathering Dome with mindful yoga and breath-led movement designed to build awareness, release tension and prepare the body for the transition into heat. From there, move into the sauna for a guided experience that invites deeper relaxation and letting go.

A refreshing cold plunge offers a moment to reconnect with your breath and notice how you respond, before returning to the warmth of the sauna for rest, integration and quiet reflection. Throughout the practice, your guide encourages you to stay present and move with intention.

Suitable for all experience levels. No prior experience is required.

Guided by: Sam Farcy

Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of session

Start your day with Rise & Shine: Meditation, a guided morning wellness experience that brings movement, heat, cold and stillness together in one intentional practice of reset and restoration.

We begin in the Restore Room with a gentle welcome and grounding practice, creating space to slow down and settle in. From there, move into the warmth of the sauna for a 20-minute guided meditation. Each class explores a different practice, such as a body scan, loving-kindness (Metta) meditation, visualization or a gentle exploration of emotions.

Rhythmic towel waves and aromatic ice balls infused with essential oils accompany the sauna practice, inviting relaxation and awakening the senses. A refreshing guided cold immersion follows, before returning to the warmth of the sauna for quiet reflection and a peaceful close.

Whether you’re discovering meditation or returning to an established practice, this class offers a supportive space to pause, reconnect with yourself and leave feeling renewed.

Suitable for all experience levels. No prior meditation or sauna experience is required.

Guided by Sydney Ewert

Please arrive 15 minutes in advance.