After the body is warmed up enough, one takes a dip in a cold plunge pool (about 8 degrees Celsius), which increases blood circulation, stimulates the immune system and brings the body back to base temperature.
It is recommended to stay in the cold water for at least 1-2 minutes for maximum effect. The cold plunge is followed by the final steam inside the steam room.
Throughout the banya ritual, the guest variates between heat and the cold. With several steam sessions in the banya, it is important to bring the body back to base temperature, that’s why snow can be used to cool down inside the steam room, or one can take a refreshing shower. This routine allows to slowly and safely bring the body to the optimal state, ready for the final steam.
After the final steam, we use organic honey and salt body scrub to exfoliate the skin, cleansing the body from all the remaining dead skin cells and sweat.
After the body scrub, the journey is concluded by a foam wash with natural lyko, which is a bast made from natural tree fibers to create the foam and exfoliate the skin.
Finally, one relaxes on the hay bed, restores water balance with teas and water.