How to Banya

Your Guide to Banya Etiquette

How to Best Enjoy Your Banya Experience

Following a Banya etiquette ensures a safe, enjoyable experience: secure belongings, manage steam exposure, stay hydrated, and wear appropriate attire for comfort and safety.

SECURING BELONGINGS AND INITIAL PREPARATION

Use the wristband to secure your belongings in a locker. Cover yourself in a towel and head to the banya/wet area.

First Steam Room Visit

Wear a felt hat to prevent overheating. Spend no more than 10 minutes in the steam room on your first visit. Sit or lay down on your towel.

Post-Steam Room Ritual

Take a lukewarm or cool shower. Proceed to the lounge area to relax, cool down, and rehydrate.

Subsequent Steam Room Visits

Repeat the 10-minute steam room visits with 20-30 minute breaks in-between.

Refreshing Showers and Plunge Pool

After your second steam room visit, take a cold water bucket shower or plunge into the cold pool (shower before using the plunge pool).

Treatment Sessions

Over the course of your session, therapists will invite you to your first treatments.

Food and Drinks

After treatments and thermal rituals, order and enjoy our traditional dishes to maintain hydration and electrolyte balance.

Additional Tips and Reminders

General Advice

- Do not rush your experience or overdo the steam room.
- Take regular breaks to rehydrate and cool down.

Appropriate Attire

- Swimwear is essential during mixed gender sessions.
- For women: two-piece bikini swimsuits are recommended for practicality.

Safety Precautions

- Be aware of slippery floors.
- Wear flip flops when moving between areas.