Tag Archives: Health

How sudden temperature changes impact your body and mind

9C plunge pool

It is interesting to note that when we spend some time in the steam room, we think about how to escape the heat rather than the actual benefits of the banya. In fact, we need to remember that the heating and cooling we experience will activate physical, chemical and thermal processes, which will in turn […]

Heated debate – industry experts clash over sauna science and COVID-19

I’m frustrated and concerned there’s no positive health information coming from the authorities on what to do once you have the virus. People who’re infected are told to just ‘hunker down and wait for a vaccine’ – Professor Marc Cohen With no cure for the Coronavirus, there is much debate in the wellness industry about […]

Fitness Benefits of a Banya

Parenie - steam room

Can you recall the feeling of your muscles aching after physical exercise? Whether you are a professional athlete or simply a casual gym-goer, you will have definitely experienced this sensation. While many people believe that this type of pain is completely normal and is caused by overtraining, it is in fact a result of ‘under-recovery’. […]

Healthy is the new Happy

Morning steam at Banya No.1

For many of us, a hard-working week always ends with a relaxing Friday night drink. In fact, from a biological perspective, this is a very reasonable way of winding down; we are usually tired and full of stress, and alcohol helps the blood vessels dilate which in turn makes us more relaxed and happy. However, […]

How to Keep Your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Healthy Lifestyle

Many of us see the beginning of the New Year as an opportunity for a fresh start. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions include health goals like diet, weight loss and regular exercises. However, most people make health resolutions way too hard which leads to quitting them in the first few weeks of […]