Above and Beyond Yoga and Salt Therapy has opened the first Himalayan salt cave and halo-generator in Mobile. Dry salt therapy, or halotherapy, is used to remove toxicity from the respiratory system, improve skin appearance and boost the immune system without harmful effects.

According to owners Jake and Shoshana Treichel, scientific research has found that inhaled dry salt particles have bactericide, mucokinetic, hydrophilic and anti-inflammatory properties, which may help to reduce inflammation in the entire respiratory tract and widen the airway passages. “Dry salt particles are also known to accelerate the transportation of mucus, the elimination of residual tar and foreign allergens. A clean respiratory system naturally results in higher oxygen intake, increased energy and an improved immune system,” says Jake.

The Treichels are becoming certified halo-therapists and are traveling to the original salt caves in Poland for a conference in May. In addition to halotherapy sessions, Above and Beyond’s salt room is used for meditation, pranayama and kids’ therapy sessions. Shoshana says, “Our goal is to help heal and calm our area, with all the negative stuff going on in the world, giving people even more modalities of self-care and self-love.”