The Garden at Cøntrast in East Austin — a traditional barrel sauna and cold plunge surrounded by tropical planting

sauna + cold plunge suites
and communal garden
in east austin

Contrast therapy at Casa de Luz Village East, off MLK — a traditional sauna and cold plunge out in the Garden, plus a private suite when you'd rather have the whole thing to yourself.

Walk-ins welcome for the Garden · Private suites need 30 min notice

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · 55 reviews
Six people max in the Garden
Opens 10a · until 9p, 10p Fri & Sat
Walk-ins welcome for the Garden
Three ways in

Pick your space

Everything runs on the same idea — get hot, get cold, repeat.

The communal garden at Cøntrast — traditional wood sauna, two cold plunges and an outdoor showerThe Garden courtyard at Cøntrast with two cold plungesInside the barrel sauna — cedar benches, heater and an arched windowThe barrel sauna glowing at dusk under string lights in the GardenPouring water over the sauna rocks in the GardenA cold plunge in the Garden with the barrel sauna behind itLooking out from the barrel sauna into the Garden courtyardThe Cøntrast gate at Casa de Luz Village East

The Garden

COMMUNAL · 60 MIN · MAX 6 PEOPLE

Traditional wood sauna, two cold plunges and an outdoor shower in a small garden courtyard. The easiest way to start, and the lowest price per visit. Bathing suit required.

$29 drop-in
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A private suite at Cøntrast with infrared sauna, cold plunge tub and showerA private suite lit green — infrared sauna and cold plunge tubA private suite seen through the glass — infrared sauna, plunge tub and vanityThe arched shower and wavy mirror in a private suiteThe vitamin-C shower in a private suite, lit red

The Private Suite

PRIVATE · 50 MIN · SOLO OR TWO

Your own infrared sauna, cold plunge and vitamin-C shower behind a closed door. No bathing suit required.

$49 solo · $65 couples
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A guest lying under the full-body red light panel at CøntrastThe red light therapy room at Cøntrast, East AustinThe doorway to the red light room, lit from insideClose-up of the clinical-grade red light panel

The Red Light Room

PRIVATE · 25 MIN · SOLO

Clinical-grade full-body panel session. Book it on its own, or add it to the end of a contrast round. Clothing optional.

$25 drop-in
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Your first visit

First time? Here's the flow.

New to contrast therapy? It takes about an hour, and it's just three easy steps.

1

Get hot

15 minutes in the Garden sauna, 20 in the infrared suite, or until you've reached your limit.

2

Get cold

However long you can last in the plunge is the right time — but two minutes is the goal. Slow and relaxed breathing is the key.

3

Rest, then repeat

Sit a few minutes and let it settle, then go again. Three rounds in the Garden, two in the suite.

Bring

  • A bathing suit for the Garden
  • A water bottle
  • Nothing at all for the private suite

We provide

  • Two towels each — one for the sauna, one for the shower
  • Sandals
  • Shampoo, conditioner and body wash
  • Shower cap and makeup remover in the suite — hairdryer on request
  • A vitamin-C shower in the suite, an outdoor shower in the Garden
  • Eye protection and earplugs for red light
The space

A small oasis at Casa de Luz East

Always room to breathe. Six people max in the Garden. Absolute privacy in the suites.

Pricing

Visit once, or visit every day

Our pricing is designed to encourage regular use to maximize benefits. The more you visit, the more you can save.

Unlimited Garden
$225 /mo

The Garden, as often as you like.

Cøntrast Master Plan
$380 /mo

Unlimited Garden, private suite and red light — everything, no limits.

Package sessions are transferable — bring a friend and use two Members and pack holders bring a suite guest free Packages never expireMemberships are month-to-month Couples rate covers two people in one suite Gift cards
Cøntrast gift card, front and back
Gift cards

Give someone an hour to themselves.

Good for the Garden, a private suite, or red light — whatever they need that day. No expiration, ever.

Emailed instantly, or printed and handed over at the front desk.

Any service

Spends like cash on sessions, packs and memberships.

No expiration

Balance stays on the card until it's used.

Physical or digital

A printed card for the occasion, or a code by email in seconds.

From our guests

What people say after

5.0
★★★★★
55 reviews on Google
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★★★★★

“I’ve been going to Cøntrast for a year now and it’s one of my favorite spots! The staff is always very kind and the place itself is a beautiful space one of a kind and feels like a jungle retreat lol if you’re looking for a nice wellness day at a good price this place is definitely it!”

Ivy Mendoza · Google
★★★★★

“Got a private room and a red light session afterwards. It was impeccable. Room was clean as were the shower, cold plunge, and sauna. The staff was so wonderful and friendly!”

Alexandria Stuart · Google
★★★★★

“Cøntrast is a gem of East Austin. The experience is valuable, and the space is very cozy and welcoming. It is clear that Cøntrast cares about the experience and is always working to make it even better. Highly recommend dropping in for a session there :)”

Gabriel Longoria · Google

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Questions

Before you visit

What do I wear?

A bathing suit in the Garden, since it's a shared space. In the private suites and red light room, wear whatever you like — no suit required. Towels and sandals are provided either way.

Do I need to book ahead?

Walk-ins are welcome for the Garden. Private suites need 30 minutes' notice so we can heat the sauna and prep the space. Cancellations need an hour.

Can I cancel or reschedule?

Yes — from your account. Sign in and open My Bookings to move or cancel a session yourself. We ask for an hour’s notice on cancellations. If you’re inside that window, text us and we’ll sort it out.

How long should I allow?

An hour in the Garden, 50 minutes in a private suite, 25 for red light. Add a few minutes on either end to change and cool down.

Is there an age minimum?

16, unless accompanied by an adult.

Are there any health restrictions?

We can't accommodate guests who are pregnant. If you have a heart condition or are managing blood pressure, talk to your doctor before doing heat and cold exposure. If anything feels wrong during a session, get out and tell us.

Can I share a private suite?

Yes — the couples rate covers two people in one suite for the same 50 minutes. Members and pack holders can bring a guest into the suite at no additional cost.

Can I bring a friend in the Garden?

No free guests in the Garden.

Can I use my credits for friends?

Pack sessions are transferable, so a friend can use one of yours. Unlimited memberships, however, may not be used for anyone other than the member.

Do packages expire?

No. Packages never expire. Memberships run month-to-month and you can cancel anytime.

Still wondering something? Text us at (512) 743-9956 We reply during open hours.

Visit

Casa de Luz Village East

In East Austin, between the Cherrywood and Rosewood neighborhoods.

Address
1915 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd #101
Austin, TX 78702
Hours
Sun–Thu: 10am – 9pm
Fri–Sat: 10am – 10pm
Phone
(512) 743-9956text us for questions
Email
info@contrastatx.commarketing and partnership inquiries
Social
@contrast.atx
Get directions
E MLK JR BLVD CHICON ST POQUITO ST CASA DE LUZ EAST CØNTRAST #101 PARKING OVERFLOW
Where to park

Two places to park

  • Along the east side of the building, off Poquito St. This is the closest and where most people park.
  • Overflow to the southwest, near Chicon, when the east lot is full.

Cøntrast is in the northwest corner of Casa de Luz East, facing MLK.

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