Tag Archives: Russian Banya

Russian mors – a rejuvenating and powerful drink rich in antioxidants

Cranberry mors

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 […]

Aromatherapy at Banya No.1

Aroma steam

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 […]

Our Body Wash is a Healthy Pleasure!

Body Wash treatment

Banya No.1’s body wash is a traditional Siberian treatment that involves whole-body washing with whipping foam combined with a gentle massage with fragrant and exfoliating birch twigs. Just imagine … you are lying on the hot stone in a humid atmosphere and your body is slowly being covered by light puffs of soft and thick […]

Differences between the Russian banya and Japanese baths

A visit to the steam room is a traditional ritual that has been a part of different cultures and national customs since time immemorial. It has long been recognised that this type of bathing ritual strengthens the immune system, improves the cardiovascular system, speeds up the metabolism, removes toxins and rejuvenates the skin. In fact, […]

Children and the banya

Children and the banya

Are you wondering whether you can bring your children to the banya? Well, this article offers some tips and recommendations on how to introduce the banya to the younger generation. In fact, there are no strict conditions regarding the age at which children can be brought to the banya. Nevertheless, most paediatricians believe that a […]