01 / Whole-body cryotherapy · Granada Hills
Whole-body
cryotherapy.
Make room for recovery, a fresh burst of alertness, and a change of state. Experience whole-body cold in our private, all-electric CryoBuilt chamber—about four minutes, with music and lighting your way.
$50 regular · About 4 minutes
- Session length
- About 4 minutes Allow extra time for setup
- Regular price
- $50 Single session
- First visit
- $37.50 25% off services on your first visit
Why make time for it
Less soreness.
More ready for your day.
Your training, your work, and your everyday life all ask something of your body. Cryotherapy gives recovery a deliberate place in that rhythm: a brief cold exposure that people seek for post-exercise comfort, an invigorating lift, and a reset in attention.
Post-workout soreness
Cold exposure rapidly lowers skin temperature and changes the way cold and discomfort signals are experienced. Small whole-body cryotherapy studies have reported less perceived muscle soreness after demanding exercise—a reason runners, lifters, and weekend athletes make room for it between efforts.
Recovery between active days
Recovery is also about feeling ready to move again. Research in trained runners has found improvements in perceived recovery and recovery of muscle strength under specific cold protocols. Think of a visit as dedicated recovery time within your training routine.
An invigorating lift
Intense cold activates the body’s alerting response, including changes in norepinephrine signaling. That helps explain why the experience can feel so energizing. Guests often describe leaving with a refreshed mood and a sharper sense of being present.
Cold, then circulation
During exposure, blood vessels near the skin narrow to conserve heat. As you rewarm, skin circulation adjusts again. This cold-to-warm transition is part of the distinctive physical sensation that continues after you step out of the chamber.
A moment of mental clarity
For a few minutes, the cold gives your attention one immediate focus. Your breath, your music, and the sensation around you replace the day’s distractions. Choose an immersive soundtrack or Summit Mode for a quieter mind-and-body experience.
Recovery that fits real life
The exposure lasts about four minutes, with no water immersion or wet hair. Once your waiver is on file, a typical visit can fit into roughly ten minutes. It is an accessible stop between work, training, and the rest of your day.
Find yourself here
For the driven.
And the curious.
Athletes, runners & lifters
Make post-exercise comfort a priority after a demanding training block, long run, or gym session. The team can help you fit a visit around your activity and preparation.
Busy professionals & everyday movers
You do not need to compete to value recovery. A short appointment suits people balancing work, family, and an active life who want an invigorating change of pace.
Cold-plunge curious
Explore cold through dry air, with adjustable levels and a door you can open from inside. A team member walks you through the experience before you begin.
Guests making a day of it
Follow your cold session with a different sensation, or plan time around a Le Rêve appointment in the same location. Your visit can be focused or unhurried.
The Awaken difference
Electric cold.
Entirely your atmosphere.
Our CryoBuilt whole-body chamber includes your head in the cooled space. It uses an all-electric, nitrogen-free system, with a private room and a team member nearby throughout your session.
Your music. Your light.
Choose your soundtrack through the headphones and set the mood with chamber lighting. The environment is part of the experience, from your first step inside to the moment you rewarm.
Meet Summit Mode
For a different kind of immersion, request lights off and silent headphones. Summit Mode is Awaken’s optional quiet setting, available without an extra charge.
Guidance from the first visit
The team explains protective gear, preparation, communication, and the exit. You choose your level with guidance and can open the chamber from inside whenever you want.
Light wind
Moderate wind
High wind
Extreme wind
Choose your starting level with the team. Settings shown reflect Awaken’s published cold-level guide, including windchill.
Inside the technology
Engineered cold.
A human response.
A whole-body chamber brings temperature, moving air, lighting, and sound into one controlled experience. Here is what happens beyond the doorway.
01 / The chamber
Cold begins at the skin.
The CryoBuilt Everest chamber uses electric refrigeration and moving air to take heat away from the skin. Temperature-sensitive nerve endings detect that change and send signals to the nervous system. This is a strong surface-cooling stimulus; the goal is a brief exposure, with your session level chosen alongside the team.
02 / The body
Your body responds to the signal.
Blood vessels near the skin narrow to conserve heat, a response called vasoconstriction. Cold also changes autonomic activity—the system that helps regulate heart rate and blood-vessel tone. After you leave, the skin gradually warms again. These changing signals help explain why a few minutes can feel so distinct from ordinary rest.
03 / The atmosphere
A sensory experience you can shape.
The room gives you control over the atmosphere around the cold: choose music and colored lighting, or step into the stillness of Summit Mode. A clear timer gives the session a beginning and an end. These details turn an unfamiliar technology into a personal ritual you can return to with confidence.
The view from here
A closer look
at the cold.
The threshold
An illuminated doorway into a different atmosphere.
In the moment
A personal soundtrack accompanies the cold.
The science, made human
From cold air
to body awareness.
A short stimulus can produce a noticeable response. Understanding the sequence makes the experience less mysterious and helps you choose it with purpose.
- 01
Exposure
Moving cold air cools the skin.
- 02
Response
Temperature sensors trigger heat-conserving and autonomic responses.
- 03
Rewarming
Back outside the chamber, you warm up and notice the contrast.
Go a little deeper
What happens beyond the chill?
Open a question to explore the physiology and the research behind it.
What have researchers measured after whole-body cold?
A 2013 experiment compared whole-body cold, partial-body cold, and a control condition in 40 participants. Whole-body exposure changed skin temperature, circulating norepinephrine, and heart-rate variability. These are acute physiological measurements; they help explain the response to cold rather than predicting how every guest will feel.
Read the cold-response experiment · 2013 ↗What connects cryotherapy with soreness and recovery?
In a crossover experiment, nine trained runners completed a simulated trail run and received whole-body cryotherapy, infrared therapy, or passive recovery. After the first cold session, the researchers reported earlier recovery of strength and perceived pain, tiredness, and well-being. The protocol included later sessions at 24 and 48 hours. These findings help explain athletic interest in cold; the exact protocol differs from a routine Awaken appointment.
Read the runner recovery experiment · 2011 ↗How does this compare with a cold plunge?
Both expose the body to cold, but the contact medium changes the experience. Cryotherapy uses very cold dry air around the body; a plunge puts the body in cold water. Temperature numbers are therefore not a like-for-like measure of intensity. At Awaken, the enclosed chamber, short timed exposure, protective gear, and guided settings shape a distinctive cold-air session.
Your session
From first step
to fresh perspective.
Your first appointment is a chance to get familiar with the chamber. A team member explains the controls and stays available throughout.
- 01
Arrive & get ready.
Complete your waiver and change into dry session clothing. We supply the protective gear and explain how to wear it.
- 02
Set your level.
Start with guidance from the team. You can open the door from inside and end the session whenever you choose.
- 03
Step back into your day.
The cold session lasts roughly 3 minutes 45 seconds to 4 minutes. Leave a little extra time to change afterward.
Clear from the start
Your time.
Your session.
| Session | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| First visit · 25% off | About 4 min | $37.5 |
| Regular session | About 4 min | $50 |
Individual sessions are available without a membership. Enjoy 25% off all services during your first visit.
Before you arrive
A little
preparation.
- Wear shorts, underwear, or a bathing suit, as appropriate for you.
- Gloves, socks, slippers, and a face mask are provided. Follow the team’s preparation instructions.
Is this right for you?
Cold exposure is not suitable for everyone. If you are pregnant, have a heart or circulation condition, uncontrolled blood pressure, or a cold sensitivity, speak with your clinician before booking. The team reviews preparation and suitability before your first session.
Good to know
Your questions,
answered.
Will I be enclosed?
The chamber surrounds your whole body and has a door you can open from inside. The team explains the exit and communication before you begin.
Do I need to choose the coldest level?
Choose your setting with the team based on your comfort and experience. There is no need to start at the strongest level.
What if I have just finished a workout?
Allow time to cool down and dry off completely before entering. Tell the team when you arrive so they can guide your preparation.
Can I visit before committing to a plan?
Yes. Start with the first-session offer. Memberships and packs are optional if you later want to make Awaken part of your routine.
Make it a circuit
Cold is just
the beginning.
A change in temperature.
Explore dry cold and radiant warmth in one visit. Ask the team to plan the order and timing around your comfort.
Cold + light ↗Intensity, then stillness.
Bring a skin-focused light appointment into the same wellness visit, with a completely different sensory pace.
Cold + compression ↗Finish with your feet up.
Follow your cold experience with a seated, rhythmic massage focused on legs, arms, or hips.
These are ways to build a visit, not a single required sequence. The team can help with timing, availability, and the right booking options.
Ready to
meet the cold?
Book online or call us for help choosing your session.