Viking wellness is a new spa trend that's growing in popularity, raising questions as to the overall benefits.

The trend involves dry sauna and winter-sea swimming; hot and cold immersion traditions commonly found in Nordic countries such as Iceland, Finland, and Norway.

The fast-growing Viking wellness trend often sees the hot-cold experiences paired with nature-based activities like barefoot walking and forest bathing.

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explained the health benefits of this new trend further. 

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