A breath of Life

Never heard of it? Or have heard of it but always wondered what it is? Stop wondering because Health Sanctuary brings you this unique concept at your doorstep. Oxygen bars are a rage in the west and have taken the health conscious by storm with everyone bellying up to these joints for their daily dose of health.

You may be quite regular in your morning walks or even in your workouts at health clubs, but what most of you are unaware of is the presence of pollutants in the air that you are forced to breathe day and night. This takes a heavy toll on your health.

What an oxygen bar does is to literally give you a rejuvenating breath of life. The unadulterated oxygen that you are provided at the bar is immediately transferred to the blood stream, enriching it and in the process improving your vitality and infusing you with energy that does more than just see you through the day!

Oxygen Bar – a unique concept

The concept of oxygen bar was first introduced in Japan, where air pollution is a major problem. It makes use of special equipment that enables healthy people to breathe up to 95% pure oxygen. And that is not all, today you can ask for oxygen, ‘flavoured’ with peppermint, bayberry, cranberry, wintergreen and other alluring fragrances.

Since the introduction of these bars in the United States in the late 1990s, the trend has caught on and has become hugely popular in cities like Hollywood and Beverley Hills. It has also wafted through all the major cities of Europe and Asia.

The source of Oxygen

As you may already know, air comprises about 21% oxygen, 78% nitrogen with the rest being carbon dioxide, argon and other trace elements. The oxygen bar simply uses oxygen present in the atmosphere through a specially designed oxygen generator. It is purified and humidified by adding water vapour to it, since oxygen, by itself, is very dry and uncomfortable to breathe. This oxygenated air is then spiked with fragrance through an infuser before being conveyed to the end user.

Inhaling Pure Oxygen – the Equipment & Process

In an oxygen bar, to take in pure oxygen, you either sit on a bar stool or lay down on a relaxing couch and place the plastic tube to your nose. The tube is fitted with a disposable cannula, a two-pronged tube that fits loosely into the nostrils and hooked over the ears. It is akin to the ones used for hospital patients who need oxygen piped directly into their system.

Using Pressure Swing Absorption technology, the oxygen generator extracts oxygen from the atmosphere, concentrating it up to 95% purity, and delivers it to the infuser. Here oxygen is mixed with scented oils before being directed to the your nose. Among the 16 fragrances on offer is Piña Colada (pineapple, coconut), which is described as ‘festive, jovial, and delicious,’ and Revitalize (bayberry), which is said to be ‘restoring, refreshing and vitalising.’

Oxygen – Healthy or just Hype?

This is what Mr Satyendra Singh of Defense Colony, New Delhi, who inhales oxygen for 30 minutes, three times a week in oxygen bars has to say about oxygen intake.

"I feel really good and relaxed. I sleep more soundly. I wake up happier, it lifts up my spirit, it rejuvenates me. I'm more at peace with more oxygen in my bloodstream."

Also Mrs Bhandari is not alone in her praise for oxygen. Just have a look at its benefits…

Helps in muscle development & tissue repair                                                   Reduces stress relaxing the body.
Increases energy and alertness                                                                      Boosts immune system.
Lessens the effects of hangovers, headaches, and sinus problems                    Detoxifies the blood
Endows a person with a general feeling of well being                                      Increases stamina.

It comes as no surprise that its users include working women, housewives, marathon runners, students preparing for competitive exams and, even older couples preparing for a bout of lovemaking!

What we Offer

At Health Sanctuary we have elevated your special dosage of oxygen to gourmet status. The reason why we don’t call it air! Come to us and try out a couple of sessions for yourself. We are sure you will find the experience enjoyable refreshing and effective.

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