Everything you wanted to ask before you walk in.

Three things live under one roof, and you can take them in any order.

• RIDE — 45 minutes on the bike, low light, music forward, an instructor calling the room.
• SAUNA — infrared heat that works from the inside out. Quieter than the RIDE. Just as intentional.
• PLUNGE — cold water, on purpose. The part people fear and then can't stop talking about.

Most first-timers RIDE, then descend into the cold, then let the heat close it out. You'll be greeted at the door and walked through all of it.

A towel, a water bottle, comfortable workout clothes, and athletic shoes. We have a tap for refills — you're going to sweat, so drink plenty before and after.

If you're planning to PLUNGE or SAUNA the same visit, add [ suit / second towel / anything else you want them to bring ].

About 15 minutes. A friendly face will be at the door to check you in, set your bike, and show you where everything lives. It's the difference between starting your first class settled and starting it scrambling.

Your first RIDE · SAUNA · PLUNGE experience is $30. Book it on the site or in the VESSEL app, and create an account while you're there — new member offers land in your inbox.

[ Confirm this intro rate is current, and note any expiration or one-per-person terms ]

Yes. The resistance knob is yours and nobody else's — the class moves together, but the effort is always your own. Our instructors are trained to give you a way in at every point in the ride.

You're not here to prove anything. You're here to fill up.

Tell your instructor it's your first time. They'll keep an eye on you.

45 minutes on the bike, start to finish. Add 15 for arrival and setup, and [ time to allow for SAUNA / PLUNGE after ] if you're staying for recovery.

[ Describe EMPOWER RIDE in your words — what changes: the music, the messaging, the intention, who it's for. Both are 45 minutes. ]

No — but they help. Our bikes take SPD and DELTA LOOK clips, so bring your own pair if you have them.

If you're riding in regular athletic shoes, we have baskets that fit right over the pedals. Email us before you come so we can have a bike ready for you.

Never on your first visit, and not on any visit you'd rather not. Come 15 minutes early and we'll dial in your seat height, handlebars, and cleats. Once you know your numbers, they're yours for good — we'll write them down for you.

Low light, music you can feel, and no mirrors to hide behind. It's built so you stop watching the room and start listening to yourself.

[ Confirm — and mention earplugs at the front desk if you keep them ]

Then stop. Sit up, take your resistance down, drink water, breathe. Nobody in this room is keeping score. If you feel dizzy or unwell, step off the bike and let your instructor know — that's what they're there for.

A traditional sauna heats the air around you. Infrared heats you — the light is absorbed directly by the body, so you sweat deeply at a lower, more breathable air temperature. Most people find they can stay in longer and come out feeling loosened rather than wrung out.

[ Session length, temperature range, and how many people fit ]

A good rule for your first few sessions: start shorter and cooler than you think you need, drink at least 8 oz of water going in, and 24 oz coming out.

[ What to wear in the SAUNA, whether towels are provided or brought, where to change ]

[ How SAUNA is booked — separate reservation, add-on to a RIDE, walk-in, included with membership ]

Either works, and both feel different. Heat before a RIDE opens you up; heat after it settles everything down.

If you're doing all three, we generally suggest PLUNGE first, then SAUNA — ending warm is kinder to the body than ending cold.

[ Confirm this is the order you coach ]

[ Water temperature and recommended time for beginners vs. regulars ]

Short and consistent beats long and heroic. You get the benefit from showing up, not from outlasting anyone.

Get in slowly and deliberately. The first 20 seconds are the loudest — your breath will want to run. Don't let it.

• Long exhales, longer than the inhales.
• Shoulders down, jaw soft, hands relaxed.
• Stay with one breath at a time instead of the clock.

Get out the moment it stops feeling like discomfort and starts feeling like distress. Descending is the practice — staying under isn't the point.

[ Swimsuit required? Provided towels? Where to change and where to leave wet things ]

Yes — please talk to your doctor before using the SAUNA or PLUNGE if any of these apply to you:

• Heart or cardiovascular conditions, or a pacemaker or defibrillator
• Pregnancy
• Diabetes, or any condition that affects your ability to sweat
• Fever, or reduced sensitivity to heat or cold
• Hemophilia or a bleeding disorder
• Metal implants or pins
• Medications — especially diuretics, barbiturates, or beta-blockers
• A joint injury in the last 48 hours

Never use either after alcohol or recreational drugs. Everyone signs our waiver before their first visit, and it covers this in full. Tell us what we should know — we'd always rather adjust than assume.

Through the schedule on this site, or in the VESSEL laguna beach app — free on iPhone and Android. Create an account first; it holds your bike preferences, your credits, and your history.

You have 12 hours before class starts to cancel without penalty. Cancel inside that window or don't show, and you lose the class credit.

If you're sick, tell us. We'd rather you stay home, and we'll work with you outside the window.

Call us at 949.295.0710 at least 15 minutes before class and we'll hold your bike for the first 10 minutes. After that, it may go to someone waiting.

Add yourself online. If a bike opens up you'll get an email asking you to confirm — first come, first served, so keep an eye on your inbox.

No. Credits never expire. They're non-refundable, but they're yours as long as you want them.

Yes — credits can be shared or transferred on request. Just ask us at the desk or drop us a note and we'll move it over.

[ Drop-in rate, class pack tiers and prices, membership tiers and prices ]

Everything current lives on the pricing page.

[ What each membership tier includes on the recovery side — unlimited, capped, add-on pricing ]

[ Freeze length and how often it's allowed, notice period to cancel, how to request either ]

Yes — you'll find us on ClassPass as VESSEL Laguna Beach.

[ Note which offerings are bookable through ClassPass and whether new-rider setup still applies ]

There's parking at the Hive Shopping Center. Local parking passes are accepted on the meters along the frontage road and Laguna Canyon Road.

Give yourself a few extra minutes at peak hours — it's Laguna.

[ Showers, changing rooms, lockers, what's provided — towels, products, hair ties, dry storage for wet suits ]

[ Minimum age for RIDE, and for SAUNA and PLUNGE ]

Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign the waiver on their behalf.

[ Private rides, team events, birthdays, bridal parties — minimum group size, pricing, how to inquire ]

Reach out and tell us what you're imagining. We've built a lot of these.