SKY LAGOON

An immersive and traditional experience: The 7-step ritual at Sky Lagoon

Connect with Icelandic traditions. Relax your mind, body and soul. Try something new. Step out of your comfort zone. All this is possible with the Skjól Ritual, a truly unique journey that is at the heart of this geothermal experience.

This is what will leave you rejuvenated, transformed and connected to the elements. Here, we delve into each of the seven steps of the Skjól ritual.

Step 1: Slow down and relax in Laug, the lagoon.

Welcome! Enter the lagoon through the cave-like entrance. It's time to settle in. Step into the warm waters and relax. Breathe in the refreshing ocean air. Float through a breathtaking canyon and take in the view of Mount Keilir. On the other side, the rhythmic theatre of the ocean releases your breath. Step 1 is about the journey from the changing room to the edge of infinity. It is about gently entering a state of serenity and calm where you feel relaxed and open to what is to come. Take your time!

Step 2: Refresh yourself with Kuldi, the cold plunge

Next comes cold therapy, a deeply traditional step for Icelanders. The choice is yours! You can take a walk in the cool Icelandic air. Or if you're brave like a Viking, take a dip in the cold pool. This will boost your immune system, decrease the blood flow in your body and tighten your skin. It's also proven to boost your happiness - it's a natural high! We recommend 10 seconds to awaken your senses, but you can stay up to 30 seconds. If you're recovering from a long-haul flight or after a hike, you'll reap the benefits. Conquer your mind, invigorate your senses and wake up!

A person immersed in a pool of water.

Step 3: Relaxation with a view in Ylur, the sauna

After waking up cold, head to the sauna for 5 to 10 minutes. Let the heat open your pores, flush out toxins and cleanse your skin. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the ocean while the heat works its magic. With a huge window offering a breathtaking view of the ocean, this is the most amazing sauna in Iceland. Take 10 minutes to let the heat work its magic and increase your sense of well-being. The soft acoustics echo the sound of the ocean and create a sense of calm.

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Step 4: Cooling off in Súld, a cold mist

Next, balance out the heat of the sauna by walking slowly through our cold fog space. Take a deep breath here and refresh your senses! The cold mist rejuvenates the skin and helps you prepare for what's to come. It's stimulating - another natural high!

Step 5: Mýkt, the signature body scrub

It's time to get invigorated. By applying our Mýkt body scrub, your skin will be exfoliated and glowing. The highlight of Skjól, we have developed a unique sea salt scrub to leave your skin feeling soft and healthy. With its light and comforting spring scent, it will work wonders. Use slow circular motions to work the scrub into your skin.

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Step 6: Gufa, the steam room

As your skin tingles from the body scrub, the steam will open up your skin again. This is where the key therapeutic elements of the ritual are absorbed and the moisturizing benefits of Mýkt are maximized.

Even with the scrub in progress, you'll find that the moisture and heat help you breathe deeply and easily. Relax. Clear your sinuses and feel the health in your lungs. The steam improves the overall functioning of your body. You will feel great!

Step 7: Taste the Saft, our crowberry elixir

Taste the essence of krækiber — the crowberries that dot our lava fields. Drank by Icelanders for centuries, this wholesome Saft (juice) elixir stimulates the palate with a profile that embodies the spirit of our land.

These seven steps, done in order and at a slow pace, can lead to deep relaxation and well-being. As Icelanders have done for centuries, discover the power of tradition and be inspired by this incredible environment.