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If we need to follow up, it will be $35 for a drop-in session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoining fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $60 one-off (covers induction + key code setup) — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/joining-up-membership\"\u003epay it here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeekly rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e $20\/week, billed weekly via\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pay.gocardless.com\/BRT00042HXTTP5A\"\u003e GoCardless \u003c\/a\u003edirect debit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum term:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 months - Join \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/sUDET87w8sDRFwNC9\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo cancel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give 1 month's written notice via email after the minimum term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter your one-time induction, you book sessions online, let yourself in with your key code, and use the studio independently. No host needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew here?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/join-the-studio\"\u003eStart the 3-step sign-up →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions people ask us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the membership terms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll memberships have a 3-month minimum term and require 1 month's written notice to cancel. Payments come out on the 10th of each month via GoCardless. After the minimum term, your membership continues monthly until you give written notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do session packs work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuy a concession token pack — credits load to your account automatically. When you book, select \"Use credit\" at checkout and one credit deducts. Use a 5-pack within 3 months, 10-pack within 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does self-serve access mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a one-time induction session, members can book and use the studio independently — no host needed. You'll have a key code and our number if anything needs attention. Self-serve access is available 6am–10pm, 7 days a week, subject to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I change my membership tier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Change your tier at any time — the new rate applies from your next billing cycle. No penalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pause my membership?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMemberships can be paused for up to 2 weeks per calendar year with 7 days' notice. Billing pauses during this time and your end date extends accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a towel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA towel is required in the sauna. Members can hire one for $5 per session, or bring your own. We recommend two — one for the sauna, one to dry off after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I share my membership with someone else?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMemberships are personal and non-transferable. But bring a friend once a month for free — and if they love it, they can join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot sure yet? Drop in for $35 first.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo commitment. Just show up, go in, see how you feel. 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