how to banya
1. Find your table in the lounge, then head to the banya (we call this ‘parilka’ – the words are interchangeable). Sit back, or lie down, then warm up, relax your muscles, and detox. Wearing a banya hat is also good (it cools your head and protects your hair).
REFRESH YOUR SENSES
Hot and Icy
2. Cool down in the plunge bath (6–8°C, recommended for up to 2 minutes), under water buckets or the shower. Then have a drink in the lounge, or return to the steam, heat, repeat…
Heat of the banya
Cold of icy pool (6–8°C)
Wear a banya hat
The classic banya hat is very fetching. It is a great way to cool your head and protect your hair in the heat of the banya.
3. Time for treatments! Try one, two or three: the amazing parenie leaf ritual; soap massage; classic massage; scrub, or wrap.
Freshly made
in-house
Traditional Eastern European blend
4. Relax in the lounge, sampling some of our chefs’ home-cooked delights. Then you might head back for a last steam, or another treatment, or if you must, home. But we know you’ll want to come back soon…