Face gems, a live saxophone, and a room full of sweaty people. You can find all this and more at 6 a.m. in New York's hottest club. And no, it's not The Box. It's a literal sauna — and alcohol is not permitted.
I know what you're thinking: why would I want to spend any amount of time sober in a sweat box with a bunch of random bedazzled strangers? Well, according to sauna rave attendees, it's a feel-good time.
"I liked how people were just there to connect," says Avantika Krishna, who attended a sauna rave held by Othership. Near the end of the three-hour session, participants were encouraged to make eye contact with a new friend for a prolonged period of time. "It made me tear up," she says. "It just feels very spiritual in a sense."
And for those who've struggled with sobriety, events like this are an outlet for community and release. "I've left each event feeling more connected to myself and others than I ever did in a bar or party setting," says Katie Griffin, who's attended event company Daybreaker's morning raves. "I wholeheartedly recommend it. Not just for those in recovery, but for anyone looking to experience joy, movement, and connection without substances."
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