Monthly Archives: June 2019

MY DAY AT A RUSSIAN SPA – Review by Ashley’s Footprints

MY DAY AT A RUSSIAN SPA

When life gets tough, a spa is where I go to relax and forget about life for a few hours. Whether it’s having a swim in one of the pools, detoxifying in a steam room, or destressing with a full body massage, nothing beats a good spa day. When I think of a spa, rarely […]

Here’s everything you need to know about getting a Russian Parenie treatment – Review by Marie Claire

Review by marie claire

From where to go to why to try it… Russian banyas are undoubtedly one of the most Instagrammable spa trends out there, with countless influencers recommending the ‘Parenie’ treatment for its health benefits as well as the photo opportunities, but what does it actually entail? Looking up Russian bath houses in London, l landed on […]

Banya No.1 – muscle recovery, Russian-style – Review by Girl on the River

Parenie

Anyone who’s been following Girl on the River for a while will know I am a passionate convert to saunas and their beneficial effects, ever since I raced in Finland a couple of years ago and a lakeside sauna session transformed me from a wobbly, aching, potentially-injured mess to good as new. Since then I’ve […]