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A wellness brand known for combining sauna, cold exposure, and guided group programming is planning a major expansion to the Upper East Side.
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Othership has signed a lease for a 14,000-square-foot space at 201 East 86th Street, at the corner of Third Avenue, according to a recent announcement. The new location is slated to open in 2027 and will introduce what the company describes as a “social spa” concept — a modern take on a communal bathhouse designed to encourage relaxation and low-key social interaction.
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The Upper East Side site will be Othership’s third New York City location, following openings in Flatiron and Williamsburg over the past year and a half. The brand also operates locations in Toronto, where it was founded during the pandemic.
Plans for the new facility include a large central bathing area with a neutral-temperature pool, communal cold plunge, hot tub, sauna, steam room, sound-focused sauna, and “experiential showers.” The space is expected to place an emphasis on guided sessions and structured programming rather than open, unprogrammed use.
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According to the company, the Upper East Side location will represent an evolution in scale and design, with a layout intended to support both quiet restoration and shared experiences. The project is being designed in collaboration with Futurestudio, a firm that has worked on previous Othership locations.
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Programming at the new site is expected to mirror offerings available at existing locations, including guided sauna and cold-plunge sessions led by trained facilitators. These classes typically incorporate music, breathwork, and group rituals, and are conducted without phones or alcohol.
Othership was co-founded by Robbie Bent, Emily Bent, Myles Farmer, Amanda Laine, and Harrison Taylor. What began as a small, informal ice-bathing practice has since grown into a multi-city operation centered on group-based wellness experiences.
More details about construction timelines and membership options for the Upper East Side location are expected to be released closer to the planned opening date.
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