The Science
Ancient rituals, modern proof: heat, cold, and community all renew the mind, body, and soul. Here’s the science behind the Recess rhythm.
The Science
Ancient rituals, modern proof: heat, cold, and community all renew the mind, body, and soul. Here’s the science behind the Recess rhythm.
The Science
Ancient rituals, modern proof: heat, cold, and community all renew the mind, body, and soul. Here’s the science behind the Recess rhythm.
Heat
Saunas
Saunas
From Finnish saunas to Native American sweat lodges, heat has long been a path to renewal. More than sweat, it calms the nervous system, strengthens the body, and brings people together. Science now confirms what tradition has always known: heat heals.
From Finnish saunas to Native American sweat lodges, heat has long been a path to renewal. More than sweat, it calms the nervous system, strengthens the body, and brings people together. Science now confirms what tradition has always known: heat heals.
Mind
Mind
Lowers stress hormones while releasing endorphins.
Improves sleep and promotes deeper rest.
Boosts focus and lifts mood with increased blood flow to the brain.
Lowers stress hormones while releasing endorphins.
Improves sleep and promotes deeper rest.
Boosts focus and lifts mood with increased blood flow to the brain.
Body
Body
Strengthens the heart and circulatory system — regular sauna use is linked to longer life and reduced risk of heart disease.
Reduces muscle soreness and inflammation, speeding up recovery.
Triggers heat shock proteins, which protect cells and support immune health.
Strengthens the heart and circulatory system — regular sauna use is linked to longer life and reduced risk of heart disease.
Reduces muscle soreness and inflammation, speeding up recovery.
Triggers heat shock proteins, which protect cells and support immune health.
Soul
Soul
Encourages presence and ritual.
Creates space for reflection and shared connection, as sweat bathing has for centuries.
Encourages presence and ritual.
Creates space for reflection and shared connection, as sweat bathing has for centuries.
Cold
Ice Baths
From Nordic fjords to Japanese misogi rituals, cold water has long been a teacher of resilience. Ice baths aren’t just about braving the chill—they’re about clarity, strength, and renewal. Science now confirms what tradition has always known: the cold awakens.
From Nordic fjords to Japanese misogi rituals, cold water has long been a teacher of resilience. Ice baths aren’t just about braving the chill—they’re about clarity, strength, and renewal. Science now confirms what tradition has always known: the cold awakens.
Mind
Mind
Heightens alertness and focus by triggering a wave of norepinephrine.
Relieves anxiety, boosts mood, and builds mental resilience.
Trains the nervous system to stay calm under stress.
Heightens alertness and focus by triggering a wave of norepinephrine.
Relieves anxiety, boosts mood, and builds mental resilience.
Trains the nervous system to stay calm under stress.
Body
Body
Reduces inflammation and supports faster muscle recovery.
Boosts circulation and metabolism, supporting immune function.
Improves vascular health by training blood vessels to adapt to stress.
Reduces inflammation and supports faster muscle recovery.
Boosts circulation and metabolism, supporting immune function.
Improves vascular health by training blood vessels to adapt to stress.
Soul
Soul
Cultivates resilience and presence by teaching comfort in the uncomfortable.
Invites a powerful reset — leaving you clear, energized, and fully alive.
Cultivates resilience and presence by teaching comfort in the uncomfortable.
Invites a powerful reset — leaving you clear, energized, and fully alive.
People
Community
Community
Community
Community
Wellness is more powerful when it’s shared. At Recess, community is the heartbeat—friends and strangers connecting through conversation, laughter, and ritual. Science shows that social connection isn’t just nice to have, it’s essential for our health and longevity.
Wellness is more powerful when it’s shared. At Recess, community is the heartbeat—friends and strangers connecting through conversation, laughter, and ritual. Science shows that social connection isn’t just nice to have, it’s essential for our health and longevity.
Mind
Mind
Strengthens memory, focus, and cognitive health through meaningful interaction.
Reduces stress and lowers the risk of anxiety and depression.
Creates a sense of belonging that fuels motivation and resilience.
Strengthens memory, focus, and cognitive health through meaningful interaction.
Reduces stress and lowers the risk of anxiety and depression.
Creates a sense of belonging that fuels motivation and resilience.
Body
Body
Social bonds are linked to longer lifespan and better overall health—stronger even than diet or exercise alone.
Lowers blood pressure and inflammation by reducing chronic stress.
Boosts immune function through increased feelings of safety and support.
Social bonds are linked to longer lifespan and better overall health—stronger even than diet or exercise alone.
Lowers blood pressure and inflammation by reducing chronic stress.
Boosts immune function through increased feelings of safety and support.
Soul
Soul
Builds a deeper sense of purpose and meaning through shared experiences.
Encourages joy, play, and presence—the antidote to isolation.
Fosters the kind of connection that makes life feel rich, vibrant, and worth remembering.
Builds a deeper sense of purpose and meaning through shared experiences.
Encourages joy, play, and presence—the antidote to isolation.
Fosters the kind of connection that makes life feel rich, vibrant, and worth remembering.
The science is clear now let’s build the movement together
We have early interest from investors, but to bring Recess to life, we need to show there’s a real community behind it. If this vision speaks to you, join the movement — it helps us get one step closer.
The science is clear now let’s build the movement together
We have early interest from investors, but to bring Recess to life, we need to show there’s a real community behind it. If this vision speaks to you, join the movement — it helps us get one step closer.
The science is clear now let’s build the movement together
We have early interest from investors, but to bring Recess to life, we need to show there’s a real community behind it. If this vision speaks to you, join the movement — it helps us get one step closer.
