Evening Sauna Session at The Emerald Inn in Takapuna

Kick off Mental Health Awareness Week by melting away stress and fostering connection. Project Sunrise and The Sauna Collective invite you to "Heat & Reset," a special sauna session designed to soothe the mind and warm the soul.

This event is an opportunity to pause, breathe, and connect with others intentionally in a relaxed, judgment-free space. We'll combine the ancient wellness practice of heat therapy with meaningful conversation, offering a unique opportunity to unwind physically and mentally while building community.

Whether you're a sauna enthusiast or a curious first-timer, all are welcome. This is the perfect way to connect – the theme for the first day of MHAW – and start your week with a clear, calm focus. Come as you are, leave feeling refreshed and recharged.

Sauna Collective is supporting this Project Sunrise event, so tickets to this session are FREE.

This event forms part of Project Sunrise's Mental Health Awareness Week activity. Check out what else is happening over MHAW 2025 by visiting Project Sunrise's Humanitix page or following us on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.

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Inclusivity & accessibility

We are an inclusive community and strive to make our events as inclusive as possible for everyone who attends. You can read our community guidelines here. If you have accessibility needs, please speak to us about how we can make this work for you.

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About Sauna Collective
Sauna Collective is on a mission to bring the remarkable benefits of sauna and cold water therapy to New Zealanders via a fleet of mobile sauna stations at your local beach.

Learn more at saunacollective.co.nz or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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About Project Sunrise

Project Sunrise is a community created by three friends (Clarissa Hirst, Floriane Caillot and Pete Whittaker) designed to support professionals and business owners navigating burnout and mental health struggles.

We run weekly events around Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, ranging from free walks to mindfulness workshops and gentle exercises, all in a pitch-free, no-expectation environment.

You can join our WhatsApp group to find out what's coming up and connect with others in the community.

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Community Disclaimer

This event is intended to foster conversation, connection, and awareness around mental health topics within our community. However, it is important to note that this event is not a professional counselling or therapy service, nor does it replace professional mental health care.

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health concerns, distress, or crisis, we strongly encourage you to seek support from a licensed mental health professional. In cases of emergency or immediate danger, please seek immediate help by calling emergency services on 111 or a crisis helpline. Details are listed below:

In an emergency or immediate danger - call 111 or go to your nearest ED

Talk to your local Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT Team). In Auckland these are as follows:
Waitematã (Wellsford to North Shore): (09) 486 8900
Henderson: (09) 822 8501
Rodney: (09) 427 0360
Auckland City: 0800 800 717
Counties Manukau (South Auckland to Te Kauwhata): 09 261 3700

Free nationwide counselling services with the Mental Health Foundation - Free call or text 1737

Or visit https://mentalhealth.org.nz/he... for more options.

Thank you for being part of this conversation and supporting mental health awareness.