


Hey There
I’m Natalie, founder of Reyt Sauna.
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Movement has always been a part of who I am. I studied Sports Science and have played football for as long as I can remember - a passion that’s grounded me no matter where life has taken me.
From 2016 to 2022 I lived in several countries in the middle east with my family. Whilst living there I worked as a personal trainer, taught in schools, and I continued to play football. Wherever I was in the world, staying active, particularly playing for a football team gave me connection, routine, and a sense of home.
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In 2022, whilst going through a difficult chapter, I returned to the UK as a single mum to three amazing souls. That’s when I found the cold - it started as open-water swimming during triathlon training in Dubai, and then in the lakes here in the UK for another Triathlon. What started as swimming, quickly became a winter dipping practice and a profound tool for regulating my nervous system, healing and reconnecting with myself - this is where my relationship with the cold began!
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While sauna wasn’t part of my regular routine back then, combining it with cold - contrast therapy - was a game-changer. It wasn’t just physical recovery anymore. It was nervous system repair. Stillness. Strength. A reset.
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"Reyt Sauna was born out of this lived experience and the purpose to help others feel better."
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I’m passionate about sharing this practice with others - not just the physical benefits, but the mental, emotional, and nervous system reset it offers. I’m especially fascinated by the science behind it all - how cold, heat, nature, and stillness helps us feel and live better. I now know that living well goes far beyond training and nutrition. Sleep, nature, cold, heat, breathwork, mindset tools, stillness, and community are all part of the puzzle.
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When I’m not in a cold tub, lake or sauna, you’ll find me road-tripping, watching a sunset, dancing to music (often in the kitchen!), or deep-diving into something sciencey.
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Thanks for being here. I’m so glad you’ve found Reyt Sauna - I hope you come to love contrast therapy as much as I do, and feel the support of this growing community!
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