We are opening on the morning of Monday 23rd of March from 8-12 to support the runners recovery of the Merthyr Half Marathon, spaces are filling up fast so book yours now! Please visit us at theolddriftwellness.co.uk for booking info.
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The old drift team are really excited to welcome our first ‘Women’s Only’ session this Wednesday between 7-8pm just in time for International Women’s Day. We are going to be keeping this session for women only every week, we l

Happy St David’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 from all of us @theolddriftwellness
And also from this week onwards we are offering an only women’s hour every Wednesday 7-8!

Photo @gwalia_lightning girls having a team contrast therapy session

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Fire and feast night hosted by @pias_wales at the old drift is under way!

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#mentalhealth #sauna #contrasttherapy #currynight #coldbath

The rain actually stopped for a little bit last night so had a lovely night dipping under the moon

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#wales #colddip #walesadventure #contrasttherapy #sauna

We had the pleasure of hosting the @gwalia_lightning team a couple of weeks ago and there were smiles all round! We loved having them visit @theolddriftwellness

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#wru #womensrugby #teambonding #contrasttherapy #sauna

The sun came out for 2 seconds today and it was caught on camera by @joshphillpo but sadly @juliewilkins4 missed it while working 😔 bring on some more sunshine pretty please!

#wales #walesadventure #contrasttherapy #sauna #colddip

THE OLD DRIFT

WELLNESS & CONTRAST THERAPY

Nestled in the South Wales valleys near Trelewis is the site of the former Old Drift coal mine which closed in 1989. Now the site hosts various businesses including the summit indoor rock climbing centre.

Wellness and Contrast therapy is not new to South Wales but our aim is to not only create an environment where we aim to enrich peoples physical health but also their mental health.

Mental Health is something very close to our hearts. It is an important issue that affects individuals, families, and communities alike. Acknowledging the significance of mental well-being is crucial in today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety can often take centre stage.

Understanding and addressing mental health is vital as it influences how we think, feel and act. It also affects our ability to cope with stress, relate to others, and make choices. Stigmatisation surrounding mental health issues can prevent individuals from seeking the help they need, leading to isolation and further difficulties.

At The Old Drift we want to create a space where people can take some time out from their day and spend it on self care.

The Benefits of contrast therapy

Boosting Circulation and Cardiovascular Health
Enhanced Muscle Recovery and Reduced Soreness
Detoxification and Immune Support
Mental Clarity and Mood Enhancement
Supporting Cognitive Function and Longevity
Promote Healthier skin
Better Sleep
Improved Focus

Sessions are approximately 50 minutes and will include 3 cycles of

10-12 minutes in our hot wood fired sauna
3-5 minutes in our cold plunge tubs (timing depending on your preference)

We advise that you end on a cold plunge to maximize the benefits of contrast therapy

Please note we aim to keep our sauna between 90-100 degrees Celsius and our cold plunges can varies between 1-10 degrees dependent on outside air temperature

The sauna stove is extremely hot please refrain from touching

Please take care walking on our decking as is can become slippery at times

Contact Us

Want to get some more information on what we are about, information about membership or want to make a larger, personalised booking please contact us.

We would love to hear from you