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. Ice, ice baby 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Russian massage The Russian massage first appeared during the times of the Soviet Union and is still […]