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CAPYBARA BATHING (SURRY HILLS, NSW)

What:

A modern communal bathhouse and wellness sanctuary offering thermal bathing, sauna, steam, cold immersion and aquatic bodywork — designed to support deep relaxation, nervous system reset and gentle social connection. Capybara  is tucked quietly into one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

Where:

Surry Hills, Sydney

Ground Floor, 235-239  Commonwealth Street,  Surry Hills, NSW 2010

Why it’s in The Renewal Edit:

Capybara Bathing brings ancient bathing traditions into a contemporary city setting — making true restoration accessible without needing to leave town. It’s wellness that feels grounding, inclusive and unhurried.

THE EXPERIENCE

Capybara Bathing centres around a 90-minute communal bathing session that invites you to slow down and move intuitively between heat, cold and rest. The experience typically includes:

• A magnesium-infused thermal pool to soften muscles and calm the body

• A cedar-scented hot stone sauna for deep warmth and detoxification

• A cold plunge pool to stimulate circulation and reset the nervous system

• A steam room / hammam for gentle release and breath

• A heated communal lounge for rest, reflection and quiet conversation

Sessions are intentionally capped to keep the space feeling calm, respectful and unhurried. Swimsuits are worn, making it approachable for first-timers and seasoned bathhouse goers alike.

For those seeking deeper bodywork, Capybara also offers Watsu aquatic bodywork — a one-on-one water therapy where the body is gently supported, floated and moved in warm water. It’s profoundly calming and ideal for anyone holding physical or emotional tension.

THE VIBE

Warm, grounded and quietly social.
Natural materials, soft lighting and earthy tones create a space that feels soothing rather than indulgent. It’s a place where phones are forgotten, voices soften, and time slows.

WHY WE RECOMMEND IT

✔ Urban accessibility: A true wellness reset without leaving the city
✔ Thoughtful design: Calm, considered spaces that support nervous system regulation
✔ Communal but respectful: Shared bathing without feeling crowded or performative
✔ Effective simplicity: Heat, cold, water and rest — no excess, no overwhelm
✔ Inclusive wellness: Swimsuit-friendly and welcoming for all experience levels

WHO IT’S FOR

Perfect if you’re:

✨ Feeling mentally overstimulated or physically tight
✨ Craving a gentle reset without a full spa day
✨ Curious about communal bathing traditions
✨ Looking for a regular ritual that supports wellbeing

HOW TO EXPERIENCE IT

Go here: Book a 90-minute bathing session or Watsu treatment online
Try this: Move slowly between sauna, cold plunge and lounge — less is more
Our tip: Visit mid-week or earlier in the day for the quietest, most restorative experience

THE MO+ CONNECTION

At MO+, we believe wellness works best when it’s simple, intentional and embodied. Capybara Bathing mirrors this philosophy — supporting circulation, recovery and calm through elemental practices that the body intuitively understands.

✨ Pair this experience with regular bodywork or acupuncture to extend the feeling of ease and balance into daily life.

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