A WOODFIRED sauna and ice bathing spa is coming to Christchurch.

The wild spa at Elkins Boatyard in Christchurch will be available from July 20 as part of Bestival co-founders Rob and Josie da Bank's expanding wellness brand, Slomo.

The contrast therapy hub is home to a Slomo Temple Sauna that can seat and heat up to ten people, a Slomo Box Sauna accommodating up to eight, and three ice baths (one communal) with parasol-shaded seating and lounging areas.

Designed and curated by Josie who is creative director of Camp Bestival, the Nordic spa inspired space is situated between a meander of the rivers Avon and Stour.

DJ and wellness guru co-founder Rob da Bank said: "We are thrilled to open Slomo Christchurch at such a beautiful spot with our goal of making hot and cold contrast therapy accessible to all.

"Step into the soothing heat and let the sauna cleanse your body and calm your mind, with the ice baths giving you the headspace to conquer the day.

"Our Slomo wellness wild spas are designed to help people relax, rejuvenate, recharge and reconnect. Slomo is about stepping back and slowing down, disconnecting from digital to allow connection with a community of like-minded people in real life instead."

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Celebrated for numerous health benefits, including relaxation, improved circulation, lower blood pressure, enhancing immune and neurological functions, reduced joint pain and boosted mood, the popularity of contrast therapy in the UK has soared.

Slomo (formerly known as Slow Motion) was set up by the da Banks, dedicated to offering wellness solutions that counter the stresses of 21st-century living.

Through sauna and ice bath sites across the UK, including pop-ups at festivals and wellness retreats in Portugal, yoga, meditation and sleep workshops, Slomo is all about stepping back and slowing down, even if it is just for a moment.

Slomo Christchurch is open Saturdays and Sundays, between 9am to 6pm, for six weeks from July 20  (not including August bank holiday weekend).

Prices start from £15 an hour per person. Also available for private group sessions as well as corporate bookings for a half or full day.