
Years of Experience
At our sauna, you're not just stepping into steam, you're entering a tradition. From local saunas, to building our own, we have collected over 50 years of experience.
Unlike typical spa saunas, we guide you through every step with personalized support, so you're never left guessing.
Whether it's your first time or your fifteenth, we tailor each session to your comfort level and goals, from deep muscle recovery to total mind-body relaxation.
Keeping with Tradition
A humid wet sauna, usually housed in a wooden structure, and heated with a wood burning stove, is known as a Banya in Russian culture.
Unlike a Finnish Sauna which uses dry heat and low humidity, a Russian Banya uses humid steam, created by splashing water on hot stones.
Banya often includes being lightly tapped or brushed with Birch/Oak whisks (Venik).
Benefits of a Sauna
Saunas have been used for thousands of years for their health benefits. From Finnish saunas to Roman bath houses these benefits has long been sought by people just like you.
Some of the benefits include:
Supports nervous system balance
Strengthens immune system
Reduces muscle tension, pain, and fatigue
Promotes relaxation & sleep
Assists with the body’s natural detoxification processes
Reinforces mental clarity & focus
Personalized Sessions
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sauna user, your sauna session is always tailored to your needs. Each session is personalized to suit your comfort level and wellness goals.
Your guide, Nadia, is always onsite to answer all your questions, guide you through the process, and ensure you get the most out of your session.
She will assist you with adjusting temperature, explaining the therapy routine, and offering hydration.
We are here to support your journey every step of the way.
Why do you wear hats?
It might seem surprising, but your head heats faster than your body in a sauna.
Because your head is the highest point of your body, and heat rises, your head is the first thing exposed to the high temperature in the sauna.
Our wool sauna hats are designed to keep your head protected from overheating, allowing you to enjoy longer, safer sessions with full-body benefits.
Birch and Oak Whisks
Whisks (Venik) are used in traditional Russian sauna (Banya).
Birch and Oak whisks are bundles of leafy branches that are dried, and later rehydrated by soaking in water, prior to use in a sauna session.
During your session, whisks are used by gently brushing or tapping over the skin.
This practice helps the heat penetrate deeper into the body, improves circulation, eases muscle tension, stimulates the lymphatic system flow, and enhances the detoxification effects from the sauna.
Birch: Known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-purifying effects.
Oak: Calming, grounding, and rich in tannins to tone the skin.
suggested therapy routine
Step 1
Enter sauna and enjoy heat & steam for 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 2
Enjoy contrast therapy with our cold bucket waterfall.
Step 3
Rest & Rehydrate with water for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 4
Repeat this routine 2 to 3 times to complete your session.
Benefits of contrast therapy
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As you sit in the sauna for your session, the heat gently increases the temperature of your body. This opens path ways, pores, and dilates blood vessels. During the hot portion of your session, you will experience the following benefits:
Opening of pores, allowing the body to easily release toxins;
Increasing blood flow and lymphatic flow;
Easing tension and sore muscles, especially after physical activity;
Enhancing deep breathing by expanding and supporting lung function;
Assisting in lowering stress and reducing mental fatigue;
Promoting restful sleep and restoration of natural circadian rhythms.
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A quick rush of cold water from the bucket waterfall, will not only rinse off what you have detoxed through your pores, but it also enhances other benefits, such as:
Improving overall blood flow and oxygen delivery throughout the body;
Reducing inflammation and muscle fatigue;
Speeding up recovery by constricting blood vessels and reducing metabolic activity in inflamed and sore muscle;
Stimulating the nervous system, leading to a natural boost in energy, focus, and mental clarity;
Boosting immune response by increasing white blood cell activity.
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Resting and hydrating allows your body to come back into balance. Taking time to rest and rehydrate after each sauna hot session, is just as important as the session itself. Here's why:
Restores Lost Fluids
Sweating in a sauna causes significant fluid loss. Rehydration helps replenish water and electrolytes, preventing dehydration and supporting normal body functions;
Supports Recovery
Post-sauna rest allows your heart rate and body temperature to gradually return to normal, promoting a smooth recovery and preventing fatigue or dizziness;
Enhances Circulatory Benefits
Resting allows the cardiovascular system to stabilize, helping maximize the circulatory and detoxifying effects of the sauna;
Promotes Relaxation
Relaxing after your session helps deepen the mental and physical stress-relief effects, supporting better sleep, mood, and overall well-being;
Prevents Overexertion
Giving your body time to cool down ensures you avoid overheating, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially after intense sweating.
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Repeating contrast therapies—such as, moving between a hot sauna and cold waterfall—enhances both physical and mental wellness. Here are the key benefits:
Boosts Circulation
Repeated exposure to hot and cold, causes your blood vessels to expand and contract, stimulating blood flow and helping deliver oxygen and nutrients more efficiently;
Speeds Up Muscle Recovery
Contrast cycles help reduce inflammation and flush out metabolic waste, making it a powerful tool for post-workout recovery or relieving sore muscles;
Enhances Mental Clarity & Focus
The rapid temperature shifts stimulate the nervous system, increasing alertness, clarity, and even mood-boosting effects;
Strengthens the Immune System
Regular contrast therapy may boost immune response by promoting lymphatic circulation and improving the body’s resilience to stress;
Deepens Relaxation
Repeating the cycle leads to a stronger parasympathetic (rest and digest) response after each round, helping reduce anxiety and tension more effectively;
Trains Temperature Resilience
Frequent exposure to temperature extremes, helps build tolerance and adaptability, improving your ability to handle physical and environmental stress.