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The guests have the option to have additional services performed by our steam therapist, and these services are available upon request and at an additional cost.
The person doing the banya should be wearing a specifically designed traditional banya hat made from felt or wool, in order to protect the head and hair from the heat.
Water is poured on the stoves to control the temperature and create a humid steam. Another traditional attribute used inside the steam room is a ‘venik’, which is a bundle of leafy birch or oak branches, first softened in warm water to become gentle to the touch. The veniks are applied in rhythmic strokes, gently tapping the body. This allows not only to exfoliate the skin, but also to allow the steam to penetrate deeper into the skin layers, as well as the organs of the human body.
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.
Finally, one relaxes on the hay bed, restores water balance with teas and water.
