Into the Sacred Fire
An Elemental Banya & Sound Ritual for Deep Reset
Across cultures – from the Baltic pirts and Eastern European banya to traditional sweat lodges – heat, steam, and water have always brought people together to restore balance, release stress, and reconnect.
Guided by ritualist and banya master Agate Silova, this immersive 3-hour ceremony blends deep thermal cycles, sensory soundscapes, and herbal aromatherapy into an unhurried journey for body and nervous system.
📍 Location: Private Spa at Banya No.1 – Hoxton, London
Winter Series
December 2026
- 2 Dec (Wed)19:00 – 22:00Wednesday Club special
- 3 Dec (Thu)18:00 – 21:00
- 4 Dec (Fri)18:00 – 21:00
- 6 Dec (Sun)18:00 – 21:00
- 7 Dec (Mon)10:00 – 13:00Women-only session
New Year Series
February 2027
- 17 Feb (Wed)19:00 – 22:00Wednesday Club special
- 18 Feb (Thu)18:00 – 21:00
- 19 Feb (Fri)18:00 – 21:00
- 20 Feb (Sat)18:00 – 21:00
- 21 Feb (Sun)18:30 – 21:30
Event Details
Key Details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Location: Private Spa (Taiga) at Banya No.1 – Hoxton
- Capacity: Strictly limited to keep the setting intimate
- Pricing: Afternoon sessions £99 | Evening sessions £110
The Experience
Cycle 1: Opening Steam & Sound Immersion
The session opens as the first herbal steam rises. A shared soundscape of gongs, drums, singing bowls, and Koshi bells fills the room, shifting your focus away from daily noise and settling you into the space.
Cycle 2: Oak Parenie & Cold Contrast
Working in smaller, attentive circles, you’ll experience the traditional art of pēršanās (gentle whisking with fragrant oak veniks) to release physical tension and warm the deep tissue. A cold plunge follows, resetting circulation and awakening the body before a calming rest period.
Cycle 3: Guided Breathwork & Stillness
Lying down wrapped in blankets outside the steam room, you are guided through restorative, intuitive breathwork supported by steady acoustic rhythm. A time to slow the heart rate, integrate the heat, and rest in absolute stillness.
Closing: Herbal Tea Gathering
Rehydrate and ground yourself with freshly brewed herbal infusions and warm conversation.
Who It’s For
- Anyone feeling physically drained, overstimulated, or in need of a proper nervous system reset.
- Those curious about authentic thermal bathing, sound therapy, and elemental herbal rituals.
- Guests looking for a meaningful, restorative shared experience rather than an ordinary spa visit.
What’s Provided
& What to Bring
- Provided: robes, towels, slippers, felt banya hats, yoga mats, blankets, fresh water, and herbal teas.
- Please bring your swimwear.
Health Note: If you are pregnant or have a cardiovascular condition, please consult your doctor before booking.
About Agate Silova
Agate is a certified banya (Latvian pirts) master and ritualist steeped in Baltic herbal and thermal traditions passed down through generations. Drawing on extensive study with master practitioners across Northern Europe and traditional lineages worldwide, she curates grounding, multi-sensory experiences centred on thermal contrast, acoustic rhythm, and botanical medicine.
Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly
Join the Latvian Witch at Banya No.1 for mystical ceremonies combining breathwork, drumming, Parenie, and a sound bath.
*Only 50% deposit will be taken now
**If you have any health conditions, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding, please consult your GP before booking.