{"id":4977,"date":"2012-12-12T09:04:32","date_gmt":"2012-12-12T09:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/botabota.ca\/hublot\/detente\/a-guided-tour-of-the-water-circuit-with-genevieve-emond\/"},"modified":"2024-08-14T08:32:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T12:32:41","slug":"a-guided-tour-of-the-water-circuit-with-genevieve-emond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/botabota.ca\/en\/hublot\/relaxation\/a-guided-tour-of-the-water-circuit-with-genevieve-emond\/","title":{"rendered":"A guided tour of the water circuit with Genevi\u00e8ve Emond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Porthole:<\/strong> Could you tell us briefly about the different steps of the <a title=\"Nordics baths at Bota Bota, spa-sur-l\u2019eau: the water circuit\" href=\"http:\/\/botabota.ca\/new\/en\/nordic-spa-montreal-water-circuit-thermal-bath\/\">water circuit<\/a> and their benefits? I heard there were three steps\u2026 Hot-Cold-Relax, is that right?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Genevi\u00e8ve Emond:<\/strong> Exactly, and every step is equally important.<br \/>\nThe first step is exposure to heat for 10 to 20 minutes in a hot tub, a sauna or a steam bath. Heat sources activate the heart, and breathing and blood circulation accelerate, dilating blood vessels. The blood is \u201cpushed\u201d towards the surface of the skin; this is why your cheeks blush, just like when doing sports. At the same time, the skin pores are dilated and the sweat glands are stimulated, supporting the elimination of toxins.<br \/>\nThen you have to muster the courage to go into cold sources for a few seconds or up to a minute. The skin pores close up and blood circulation is boosted, making the blood flow quickly back to the vital organs to protect them from thermal shock. This step strengthens your heart and relieves muscle pain and stiffness. Moreover, with the water cold enough (less than 7\u00b0C\/45\u00b0F), you produce more white blood cells (antibodies) and increase your resistance to winter sickness.<br \/>\nFinally, the relaxation step allows you to enjoy the moment while the body recovers its regular speed, significantly boosting the benefits of your next loops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TP:<\/strong> And why the name \u201cwater circuit\u201d?<br \/>\n<strong>GE:<\/strong> We wanted to reinforce the image of a pre-established circuit. Based on our observations, many people who go to spas tend to skip one of these three steps: either they don\u2019t feel like they could handle the cold bath or they don\u2019t take time to enjoy the relaxation step. The idea behind naming \u201cwater circuit\u201d what other spas call \u201cthermal experience\u201d or \u201cbaths\u201d was to underline the importance of each step of the cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TP:<\/strong>\u00a0Is there a time limit to do the water circuit? Should we set ourselves a limit?<br \/>\n<strong>GE:<\/strong>\u00a0No, there is no time limit. Taking your time is much better than just rushing through the circuit. What matters is to listen to your body and respect your own limits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TP:<\/strong>\u00a0How often do you recommend going on the water circuit so we can fully feel its benefits?<br \/>\n<strong>GE:<\/strong>\u00a0Ask any Finnish person, and they\u2019ll answer every day! There is always a sauna on any Scandinavian freight vessel as it is part of the daily habits there. Seriously, there is no maximum frequency for the water circuit; what matters is to stay hydrated. More reasonably, we recommend going on the water circuit twice a month; the key is to find time to do it!<\/p>\n<p><strong>TP:<\/strong>\u00a0Winter is just around the corner, and some people may be hesitant to go on an outdoor water circuit in the middle of winter. How would you convince these people?<br \/>\n<strong>GE:<\/strong>\u00a0Well, I would give them four main reasons to go on the water circuit during winter.<br \/>\n1) The water circuit strengthens the immune system, so it is especially beneficial during autumn and winter.<br \/>\n2) Our outdoor baths are heated by the renewable energy of the St. Lawrence.<br \/>\n3) Facing the wind on the upper deck might require a small amount of courage, but once you\u2019re there, you will feel like a child playing in the snow, a snowflake on your nose, enjoying a spectacular view.<br \/>\n4) If reasons 2 and 3 are not convincing enough, reason 1 is the most important, and you don\u2019t have to step outside to navigate between the saunas, the steam bath, the relaxation rooms&#8230; and the restaurant for a nice cup of hot chocolate!<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy and relax!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The water circuit offers numerous benefits for the body and the soul. 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