Fully electric chamber · -85°C
Whole Body Cryotherapy in HSR Layout, Bangalore
A short, controlled exposure to very cold air, done standing, fully supervised, and over in a few minutes.
Cryotherapy in Bangalore usually means one of two things: a quick session inside a chamber cooled to well below freezing, or a targeted cold treatment applied to a single area. At VAURA, whole body cryotherapy is the first of those — a short, controlled exposure to very cold air, done standing, fully supervised, and over in a few minutes.
Overview
What Whole Body Cryotherapy Is
A whole body cryotherapy session at VAURA runs for two to three minutes inside the chamber, at a temperature of minus 85 degrees Celsius. A staff member is present for the entire session, not watching through a window, actually there, talking you through it and checking in as it happens. You are free to step out at any point if the cold becomes more than you want to manage that day.
If you want to read further into the research behind the practice, a 2017 review of whole body cryotherapy research in Frontiers in Physiology gives a balanced summary of what is and is not established about its use in athletic recovery.
The difference
Why Fully Electric, Not Nitrogen
VAURA runs a fully electric chamber, not a nitrogen one, which changes what the session actually feels like. There is no gas to displace the air you breathe, so the whole body, head and neck included, can be exposed rather than kept outside the chamber. The air stays a consistent temperature throughout the session rather than varying between your feet and your chest, which is a known limitation of nitrogen-vapour systems.
What you breathe
Electric chamber (VAURA)
Cooled, breathable air — no gas is introduced into the chamber
Nitrogen chamber
Nitrogen vapour displaces oxygen, so the air inside is not breathable
What is exposed
Electric chamber (VAURA)
The whole body, head and neck included, stands inside the chamber
Nitrogen chamber
The head stays outside the unit; neck and face are not exposed
Temperature consistency
Electric chamber (VAURA)
One consistent air temperature from floor to shoulder height for the full session
Nitrogen chamber
Vapour settles, so temperature can vary between the feet and the chest
Skin contact
Electric chamber (VAURA)
Dry cold air only, evenly distributed around the body
Nitrogen chamber
Cold vapour can contact skin unevenly depending on where it settles
Step by step
How the Session Works
Arriving for your first session at VAURA looks like this. You come in comfortable clothing, nothing specific is required since protective gear, socks and gloves are provided for the chamber itself. The screening conversation happens first, genuinely a conversation rather than paperwork. Then the session itself, two to three minutes, guided the whole way through, with the option to step out at any point. Afterward, most people notice a warm, slightly tingling sensation as circulation returns to normal, and the team is available to talk through whether a single session was enough or a more regular routine makes sense for what you are trying to achieve.
- Step 01
Arrive as you are
Come in comfortable clothing. Nothing specific is required — protective socks, gloves and coverings for the chamber are provided.
- Step 02
Screening conversation
A short conversation, not paperwork. The team checks suitability and answers anything you want to ask before you decide to go ahead.
- Step 03
Two to three minutes
You stand inside the chamber at -85°C, guided the whole way through by a team member, and you can step out at any point.
- Step 04
Warming and next steps
Most people notice a warm, slightly tingling sensation as circulation returns. The team talks through whether one session or a routine suits your goal.
Ready to try a session? We will confirm the next available slot.
Suitability
Who It May Suit
People choose whole body cryotherapy at VAURA for a fairly narrow set of genuine reasons, and it is worth being specific about them rather than promising everything at once. The most consistent reason people come back is recovery, from training, from a physically demanding week, or simply from a body that has been asked to do a lot lately. The cold exposure is designed to support that recovery process, alongside adequate rest and normal training practice, not instead of them. A second common reason is the immediate feeling afterward, many people describe feeling more alert and clear-headed once the session ends, which is part of why cryotherapy is often used as a short reset rather than a long wellness ritual. If you are still deciding where it fits, our recovery routine overview maps the options by goal.
What whole body cryotherapy is not, at VAURA or anywhere else, is a treatment for disease, a guaranteed fix for chronic pain, or a substitute for medical care. VAURA is a wellness and recovery studio, not a medical clinic. If you are managing an existing medical condition, VAURA will ask you to confirm suitability with your doctor before booking, and the team will say so plainly rather than let you assume otherwise.
Screening
Safety and Screening
Before your first session, VAURA runs a short screening conversation rather than a form to tick through. The point of it is straightforward, some people should not do whole body cryotherapy, and finding that out beforehand matters more than getting you into the chamber quickly. Conditions commonly flagged in cryotherapy screening include uncontrolled high blood pressure, significant cardiovascular conditions, Raynaud's disease, cold urticaria, pregnancy, and active circulatory issues such as deep vein thrombosis. If any of this applies to you, or you are simply unsure, that is exactly what the screening conversation is for.
For an independent view of where the evidence stands, see Mayo Clinic's overview of cryotherapy risks and benefits.
- Screening before every first session
- A team member present for the full session
- You can end the session at any moment
- Doctor's clearance requested where relevant
Comparison
Whole Body Cryotherapy vs. an Ice Bath
Whole body cryotherapy is often compared to an ice bath or cold plunge, and the two are related but not identical. An ice bath involves sitting in cold water for several minutes, typically a more gradual, sustained cold exposure. Whole body cryotherapy is shorter and colder, cold air rather than water, over in two to three minutes rather than five to ten. Neither is objectively better, they are different tools, and VAURA offers a cold plunge separately for anyone who prefers water-based cold exposure or wants to compare the two directly.
In context
Part of a Broader Recovery Routine
VAURA's approach to cryotherapy sits alongside the rest of the studio's recovery services rather than standing apart from them. Cryotherapy is commonly paired with compression therapy for people managing general muscle soreness, or with a physiotherapy consultation for anyone dealing with a specific area of concern. For people training toward a specific goal, whether that is a race, a match, or simply a demanding month at work, cryotherapy tends to be used as part of a broader recovery routine rather than a single fix.
The studio
Why VAURA
What actually makes VAURA's cryotherapy setup different comes down to a small number of concrete things rather than a long list of claims. The chamber is fully electric, which means the entire body including the head and neck is exposed to the cold rather than left outside, since a large share of the body's cold-sensing receptors sit in that area. Every session is staff-guided from start to finish, not self-service. And cryotherapy at VAURA is treated as one part of a structured recovery practice, connected to the studio's other therapies, rather than an isolated novelty session.
What to expect, plainly stated
Guided by our team
Every session is explained and supervised end to end.
Suitability discussed first
Some experiences may not be appropriate during pregnancy, with certain medical conditions, or while under treatment. Individual experiences vary, please speak with your healthcare provider and discuss suitability with the VAURA team before booking.
Hygienic, professionally maintained studio
Equipment and spaces are cleaned and checked between sessions.
Transparent, accessible pricing
Pricing is shared clearly during your consultation, no surprises.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does whole body cryotherapy hurt?
No, though the cold is intense. Most people describe a strong tingling sensation in the first thirty seconds that becomes manageable for the rest of the session. You are guided throughout and free to step out at any time.
How long does a whole body cryotherapy session take?
The session itself lasts two to three minutes inside the chamber, with a short screening conversation before and a few minutes to settle afterward, so plan for roughly twenty to thirty minutes total for a first visit.
What is the difference between VAURA's cryotherapy and nitrogen-based chambers?
Most cryotherapy chambers use nitrogen vapour, which means the head has to stay outside the unit since the air inside isn't safe to breathe. VAURA's chamber is fully electric, so the air is breathable throughout and the whole body, including the head and neck, is exposed to the cold.
How often can I do whole body cryotherapy?
For general recovery, two to three sessions a week is a common starting point. People training intensively sometimes use it more frequently during that period. The right frequency depends on your goal, which is worth discussing during your consultation rather than guessing at.
Who should avoid whole body cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is not recommended for people with uncontrolled high blood pressure, significant cardiovascular conditions, Raynaud's disease, cold urticaria, pregnancy, or active circulatory conditions such as deep vein thrombosis. Every first-time visitor completes a screening conversation before booking to check for these and other relevant factors.
What should I wear to a cryotherapy session?
Comfortable clothing to arrive and leave in. Protective socks, gloves and any other coverings needed for the chamber itself are provided.
What happens during my first cryotherapy session at VAURA?
A short screening conversation, then two to three minutes in the chamber guided by a staff member throughout, followed by a few minutes to settle before you head out.
Is whole body cryotherapy safe?
When properly screened and supervised, whole body cryotherapy is generally well tolerated by healthy adults. It is not appropriate for everyone, which is why screening happens before every first session rather than being treated as optional.
Can whole body cryotherapy help with muscle soreness after a workout?
It's commonly used for that purpose, and many people find it supports how they feel in the day or two after a hard training session. It's a tool used alongside normal rest and recovery practice, not a replacement for either.
What is the difference between whole body and localised cryotherapy?
Whole body cryotherapy exposes your entire body to cold air for a short session. Localised cryotherapy applies cold to a specific area, a joint, a muscle group or an injury site, using a handheld device rather than a full chamber.
Where can I get whole body cryotherapy in Bangalore?
VAURA Wellness offers whole body cryotherapy at its studio in Sector 2, HSR Layout, Bangalore, with sessions guided by the team throughout.
How much does a cryotherapy session cost?
Pricing is shared clearly during your consultation before you book, so you know exactly what a session or a package involves before committing to anything.
Can I combine cryotherapy with other therapies in one visit?
Yes, cryotherapy is often paired with compression therapy or a cold plunge for general recovery, or with a physiotherapy consultation for anyone managing a specific area of concern.
Comparing the two formats? Read more about localised cryotherapy.
Still have a question about cryotherapy?
Location
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Whole body cryotherapy sessions run at the VAURA studio in HSR Layout, Bangalore, guided by the team from start to finish.
VAURA Wellness692/1, 22nd Cross, 20th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560102, Karnataka
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