Water is the Ultimate Medicine
At OUR Space Nimman, the center of our outdoor tropical garden is the custom-built saltwater recovery pool. It is not a standard resort pool designed for loud games or splashing. Instead, it is a micro-climate of stillness — a place meant for deep breathing, light floating, and active decompression.
Whether you use it to warm up before our 3°C ice plunge, or to settle your nervous system afterward, our saltwater pool plays a critical, science-backed role in your self-guided recovery program.
The Science of Saltwater Recovery
Most commercial pools rely on heavy concentrations of liquid chlorine, which can irritate your eyes, dry out your skin, and leave a strong chemical odor. At OUR Space, we utilize a natural saltwater chlorination system.
Here is why saltwater is superior for wellness:
# 1. Osmotic Hydrotherapy & Skin Hydration
Natural saltwater acts as a gentle exfoliant and skin healer. The mineral content of salt matches the body’s natural salinity, allowing water to traverse the skin barrier via osmosis without dehydrating the cells. Guests with eczema, dry skin, or minor cuts will find our pool incredibly soothing rather than irritating.
# 2. Enhanced Buoyancy
The density of salt increases the density of water, resulting in slightly increased buoyancy. This takes the physical weight of gravity off your joints, spine, and sore muscles, facilitating a deeper sense of physical let-go during a floating session.
# 3. Low-Impact Decompression
Floating in salt water forces your muscles to release their posture-maintenance work. It lowers blood pressure and heart rate, triggering the parasympathetic nervous system and bringing quietness to a racing mind.
Integrating the Pool with Contrast Therapy
If you are visiting for contrast therapy (steam room and ice bath), here is how to use the saltwater pool to optimize your recovery cycle:
Poolside Amenities and Rentals
To complete your poolside relaxation, we offer a small line of premium comfort rentals:
Important House Rules for the Pool
Since OUR Space operates on a self-guided social club model without dedicated lifeguards, all guests must strictly adhere to our house rules:
Plan Your Visit
OUR Space is open 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM and closed on Mondays.
Our access pricing starts at just ฿100 per hour or ฿480 for an all-day pass. Walk-ins are always welcome, but to ensure our maximum limit of 20 guests is never exceeded, booking your pass online is highly recommended.
Come wash away the dust of Chiang Mai, let the salt support your joints, and find your stillness in our oasis.