You’ve probably never sat in one.
Louisville’s only Siberian cedar barrel therapy. Warm herbal steam around your body, your head out in the fresh air.
Book online, or call or text (502) 252-1030.
Herbal infusions by Meridian Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine · Louisville’s traditional Chinese medicine practice since 2012
A Siberian cedar barrel session at Bodhi Salt Center in St. Matthews is seated herbal steam: you sit inside a barrel of imported Siberian red cedar with your head outside in the fresh air, while steam carrying a custom herbal blend from Meridian Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine warms you through. Each appointment is a 45-minute window for $65, and most guests stay in the steam 20 to 40 minutes, depending on how they feel.
Most heat makes you want to leave. With your head out in room air, you can settle into the warmth instead of bracing against it. The room smells of cedar and herbs, and the deep sweat is the part guests call a detox. If you want it warmer, cooler or shorter, tell your host.
“In my opinion, it is much better than a conventional sauna being that you can breathe much easier since your head is outside…”— Mike L., Google review, June 2026
Your first cedar barrel session, step by step.
Come 10 minutes early; parking is free. Bring nothing. Towels and robes are provided, and a swimsuit is optional.
You sit on a small bench inside the barrel. Your host closes it around you; your head stays out, so you can see the room and talk.
Your 45 minutes is an appointment window, not a time you must stay in. Most guests stay in the steam 20 to 40 minutes; on a first visit, start at the shorter end. If any spot feels too hot on your skin, tell your host right away. When you step out, stand up slowly, and sit for a minute if you feel light-headed.
Shower, then sit with tea or water as long as you like before you go.
“My daughter and I visited Bodhi Salt Center for the cedar barrel experience, and wow… the space is absolutely stunning! It was exactly the deep exhale we both needed!”— Cristie R., Google review, April 2026
“We tried the Siberian red cedar steam barrel treatment and left feeling completely relaxed and refreshed.”— Pam K., Google review, August 2026
Bodhi has two cedar barrels. Two guests booking together can reserve both online, and pair them with a salt room session.
We haven’t found published studies on Siberian cedar barrels themselves. Cedarwood scent has been studied for calming effects in early research. We don’t borrow sauna studies to sell you a barrel; we’d rather tell you what’s known and let you feel the rest.
A quiet 45 minutes for yourself, with Siberian cedar and herbal steam.
One cedar barrel session with custom herbal steam blend. Louisville’s only Siberian cedar barrel therapy.
Book NowThree cedar barrel visits for $165, or $55 each.
Buy 3-PackA cedar barrel visit and a 60-minute therapeutic massage, together in one package.
Buy This PackageIncludes 4 Cedar Barrel or Contrast Therapy sessions per month, plus the Salt Room, group Halo-Yoga and the Salt & Red Light Booth once a day.
See MembershipsPackage purchase does not reserve an appointment. After purchase, book your included sessions online. For the Cedar Barrel + Massage Ritual, call or text (502) 252-1030 to coordinate both services.
Coming back more than once a month? Compare Cedar Barrel memberships and 3-Pack pricing.
New to Bodhi?
30 minutes in the barrel and 30 in the salt room. Not the right fit? Your next session is on us.
Book Discovery Session — $80Cancellation policy: cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours ahead. Later cancellations and missed appointments are charged in full.
If you’re pregnant, have a heart or blood pressure condition, or are sensitive to heat, check with your doctor first. Guests must be 13 or older; guests under 18 come with an adult. See the full list of who should check with a doctor first. Not sure it’s right for you? Call or text (502) 252-1030.
Bodhi Salt Center is physician co-owned.
Our services are complementary wellness practices designed to support relaxation, recovery, respiratory comfort, and overall well-being. They are not a substitute for medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are pregnant, have a medical condition, or are unsure whether a service is appropriate for you, please check with your healthcare provider and contact us before booking.
Short guides, written and reviewed with input from our physician co-owner, that answer the questions people ask us most.
