Embrace North is a mixed bag for me. I had a subscription for around three and a half months and I…read morecan say it has its ups and downs. Some of the positives are the community. I met so many interesting people here and it can be really fun. It is also pretty inclusive and I met a wide range of people from different ages and backgrounds. The hot sauna is also really nice and relaxing. Some of the cons are the availability. This place can get very packed and the slots book up super fast. It can be frustrating because there were times when it felt impossible to get in since everything was fully reserved a week in advance. Considering it is almost forty bucks a month it is reasonable, but if you can only make certain times that never line up, you end up feeling like why do I even have this membership. Another issue is the cleanliness of the ice tubs. I noticed many times that the tubs looked a bit dirty on the inside. When I say dirty, I mean kind of gross, maybe even unhygienic. At the beginning of every month they do a full deep clean, which I really appreciate, and right after that the tubs look pretty good. But as the weeks go on they get dirtier, probably because of the heavy traffic. This bothered me because when I go in for a cold plunge and see skin flakes, hair, or random stuff floating in the water, it makes the experience unpleasant. I also got some acne on my back during the time I was going here, especially when I was doing the cold plunge often. Now that I have not gone for a couple months the acne has fully disappeared. I am sure they have a chlorine and cleaning system, but I think the tubs need to be cleaned more often. The cold plunge setup itself is cool though and I did enjoy using it as far as the temperature experience goes. They have three main saunas inside the building. One is the quiet sauna, but it does not stay that quiet since it is between the two louder saunas. I wish they had a better way of keeping it quiet. The other two are a smaller sauna facing the tubs and a large one in the back. All of them get pretty hot which I really appreciate and they smell really good. I am not sure if it is essential oils or something else, but the scent is relaxing. They have a changing room, a bathroom, and lockers for your stuff. The service is OK. Some of the employees seemed like they did not want to be working, at least during my visits, while others were super nice and outgoing. It seems like it depends on the day, but you do not interact with the staff that much anyway so it is not a huge factor. They charge you if you want to use one of their towels, but I recommend bringing your own. They have quick showers to rinse off, and I almost wish people used them more considering you are going from a hot sauna straight into the ice bath. Sometimes it feels like people just jump between everything without rinsing, which is kind of gross. I am not sure how they can fix this without staff stepping in. I recommend trying Embrace North for at least a month. If it is not for you, it is forty bucks and you probably will still get some good use out of it.

This place used to be a favorite, but the handling of a serious safety concern has been deeply…read moredisappointing. A visitor whose behavior multiple guests have experienced as predatory and harassing was reported, and staff stated they would take action and launch an investigation. Despite that, the individual continues to return. After giving the business another chance based on those assurances, I've seen no meaningful change. The result is a space that feels increasingly unsafe and poorly managed when it comes to guest conduct. At this point, the stated commitment to addressing harassment does not appear to match reality. It feels like profit is being prioritized over the basic responsibility of maintaining a safe environment for visitors.

We love it here. The staff are nice and helpful, the other guests are respectful, and the saunas…read moreare great. The temps vary as to be expected but I like that they have varying levels of heat to choose from. I also like that the cold plunge is not below 40 degrees...it's healthier for women to be more around 50 degrees so it's basically in the middle which is perfect. The aesthetics here are gorgeous and calming...love it.

First time with a sauna experience like this. I've used saunas at some hotels, but only on rare…read moreoccasions, and nothing quite as immersive (no pun intended) as this. What better way to reinvigorate yourself than with a nice sauna. I was in town and hanging out with my older son. It was the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We arrived first thing in the morning. There were already several other people there. After signing the waivers and giving our contact info, we got suited up to go inside the sauna area. The place is well designed, spacious, with some chill music playing. There are three saunas, hot, hotter, and a wood one outdoors. There is also a plunge pool inside. The first thing I noticed is that most people there are outwardly friendly. And you quickly realize that you are now part of the Thermoculture. People are polite, interested in your experience, and eager to help you onboard. When they suggested that a trip through the plunge pool would do me good, I was sure that was never going to happen and said so. But in the next hour, I did the sauna rotation while also including the plunge pool, walking from one end to the other. Maybe next time I will actually take the plunge and go all the way under. My one disappointment and criticism is that the wood fired sauna never got hot enough for actual use. Perhaps they need to start the fire sooner so it gets up to temperature for early morning customers. Maybe next time!

Amazing experience - such a great way to spent a winter afternoon in MN!…read more You won't find many wood burning sauna experiences in the metro - and almost none that include a dip in the lake. The owners know their stuff and share a lot of great information about the health benefits of the sauna and plunge combo. My crew will definitely be back!

Had a great time here this morning. No ice left on the lake but it was still plenty cold. The…read moresaunas themselves are huge and was plenty of space for the group of people that were there. I will say for someone who wants a more calm and peaceful spa like sauna this might not be the place but they aren't trying to be. It's all about the 'camp' community feel. Well worth a try or two!

I had such a great experience and felt renovated for days after my red light sauna session.read more

Went in today for my first session and loved it! Very nice and clean spa-like atmosphere. Staff is…read morevery helpful and welcoming. Perfect way to unwind and relax. Love that you can read or watch tv during your session. I'll be back!

Never really thought about using a sauna before for pain, but I think I am now a believer for my…read morecondition in the cold months. The increase in circulation is great for achy muscles in the winter! Combine that with a massage and you can't go wrong.

I just started using the infrared sauna and I'm hooked! I like that I can bring my own music. Make…read moresure you take lots of water. You will sweat out toxins and other stuff. Great, friendly staff and quick service.

Peter was a fantastic sauna host. We loved our time at Superior Sauna. We'll be back.read more

This is the newest sauna spot in Minneapolis!…read more For about $40 you get a 2 hours immersive sauna experience. I purchased tickets to a community steam and met amazing community members who were sauna experts. It is extremely relaxing to sit in the sauna and enjoy the steam. In between 15/20 minute rounds, they have yard games, a fire pit, and a cold bucket. I love the offerings and can't wait to see all that is to come for this location! Pro tip - bring slides, a robe, and a towel to sit on! I will be back.

WOW where do I start! I recently tried out the infrared sauna at Beem and wasn't sure what to…read moreexpect. The whole team was so nice when I was scheduling! Kylie showed me around the space and was so sweet and personable. I really just wanted a relaxing experience and she made sure that's what I got. The solo sauna was perfect! You get your own space for the scheduled time. You can customize the light color, increase the temp if preferred (though I found the default temp comfortable), and use the iPad they provide to watch or listen to something. I had spa / nature music on and the speakers were positioned well to create the most immersive ambiance. I left feeling so relaxed. The whole space was super clean! They've got showers, different light therapies, and even a social sauna. I definitely recommend this spot for anyone curious about infrared sauna!

I love this place!! I started going in March because I have Sciatic issues and wanted to see if it…read morewould help me. I do the Red Light and the Sauna and I feel that it helps me a lot. It is sooo relaxing especially after working! This place is extremely Clean and beautiful. I have never seen a speck of anything on the floor even! The staff is knowledgeable and took the time to explain equipment, packages, and answered any questions I had! Randy and Kylie are there when I go in usually and they are so friendly and they are appreciated by me! I find Beem to be very affordable as well!

I stopped in today for a first free session and had an amazing time! I was able to do the red light…read morewhich felt great and I liked keeping the temperature a little lower at 115. They provide the towels along with a cool eucalyptus towel which was super refreshing. They also have a tv with YouTube, Netflix and more and I was able to put a sound bath on YouTube. Overall I loved how much you're able to customize your sauna experience and there are also showers with everything you would need. There is also lots of free parking out front which is great. Jack helped me get set up and was very friendly as well! I'll definitely be back for a single session in the future.

WAY exceeded my expectations!…read more I've never felt comfortable in public saunas (smelly, people coughing, talking, just hard to relax and feel sanitary) so a private sauna intrigued me. This place is so clean and smells fresh, and not like "spray febreeze over the sweat/smell" fresh, I mean it really is genuinely clean. It's also quiet, relaxing, and very accommodating. The sauna itself is spacious. Some of the rooms have showers with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Every room has a massive TV (sound system is inside the sauna) with Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube. I like playing meditation videos on YouTube personally! You're given plenty of towels (floor, face, and body) and they put a chilled eucalyptus towel in the room for when you're done. There's a control panel in the sauna for you to change the temperature, duration of the session, change the color of the lights, and turn off/on the red light therapy panel. My session was so relaxing and comfortable, I look forward to going back! Your first session is only $20 -- I highly recommend treating yourself :)