Aromatherapy has been around since ancient times and is known as a treatment that can have a positive effect on a person’s health and well-being through the use of aromatic substances. Depending on the aromas of the herbs, flowers and plants used, you can achieve a variety of results, from full calmness and relaxation to

Mors is a traditional, refreshing and non-carbonated soft drink prepared using a variety of berries such as cherries, currants, lingonberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and more. Cranberry mors is the most popular flavour and this is the one we mix at Banya No.1 using organic berries. The first mention of mors dates back to the

We are extremely happy and proud to announce that Banya No.1 is a finalist at the World Spa and Wellness Awards 2022, one of the spa industry’s most prestigious events. These awards have been independently evaluating and monitoring standards in the spa and beauty industry for the past 30 years, and as a result they

Maslenitsa, Russian pancake week, normally takes place at the end of February or the beginning of March. For this reason, this celebration is often associated with saying farewell to winter and welcoming spring. During this week, people cook pancakes that resemble the sun as a sign of the upcoming spring. Pancakes with red caviar are

At Banya No.1, our valued customers have a wide range of massages to choose from. Every masseur who works in our spa is appropriately qualified and will provide an exceptional service when performing one of the following massages. Deep tissue massage With a deep tissue massage, firm and sustained pressure and slow strokes are used

Now I’ve been to a fair few spas in my time, but nothing quite like this one. If you’ve never tried a Russian Banya, you’re in for a treat. Tucked away down an unremarkable side street in Hoxton, London’s first Russian spa Banya No.1 will change your mindset on spas for good. Based very much

The benefits of a hot steam room and icy-cold plunge pool have been known for hundreds of years. In fact, the plunge pool is good for your overall health and wellbeing in a number of ways: ❄️ When you plunge into the icy-cold pool, the sudden drop in temperature instantly causes your blood vessels to

We all know that eating fruit and vegetables is a great way of enriching our bodies with important nutrients and minerals. But did you know that drinking fresh juices is an alternative (and delicious!) way of getting your recommended “five a day”? Fresh fragrant juice is especially good after a visit to the steam room

Cold water immersion promises a whole host of benefits for mind and body. No wonder plunge pools and ice baths are having something of a moment. If 2021 was the year of the hot tub, then 2022 is the year to chill — literally. Cold water immersion, particularly using ice baths and cold plunge pools,

We have opened a brand new branch in Tbilisi, Georgia!   2022 marks a very special year for us. Behind the scenes, we have been working on the international expansion of our brand and opened a new bathhouse & wellness spa in the capital of Georgia.  Situated on the outskirts of Tbilisi in the picturesque mountainous