RELAX, RECHARGE AND REJUVENATE WITH BANYA NO.1 - PARIS – KUPALA

Simply the best place to come and relax!

Banya is a Russian way of sauna and is the ideal way to relax, release tension and stress. It promises to leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and full of energy.

You are always welcome to visit on your own, but banya is best experienced as a shared time with family and friends.
A typical visit to a banya incorporates various treatments – and all are great for your total relaxation and wellbeing.

First, you will have a time in the steam rooms, warming your body and starting the detox process. Next, this will be following by one or several treatments – Parenie, scrub, soaping or massages. Finally – and equally important – you will end your visit spending time relaxing in our lounge area with our tea selection and sweets.

The health benefits of Banya are both physical and mental.

– Boosting the immune system
– Improving blood circulation
– Muscle recovery
– Healthy skin
– Detox
– Weight loss
– Reduce stress
– Improve sleep
– Improve mental health

A Banya is very similar to a sauna. Russian Banya and Fninish sauna are both traditional forms of bathing and relaxation. However, there are several differences between the two: Banya (a Russian type of sauna) has a high humidity of around 40-60%. The Finnish sauna, on the other hand, is very dry. Humidity is kept very low, 5-10% only. However, the temperature inside the sauna can be much higher – typically around 90°C. Typically, the temperature in Banya is kept around 70°С.

A warm welcome – whether visiting us for the first time, or as an old friend, banya is always an inviting and open place. It is a place of relaxation and rejuvenation and our friendly staff are always on hand to advise, so don’t be shy, especially if this is a new experience for you. They can advise you on the best treatments for you, and guide you through your visit.

Allow yourself 2-3 hours or so for your visit – you will not want to leave in a hurry!

Banya steam rooms are maintained at around 70°C – a little cooler than an average sauna, but remember that it is not a ‘dry’ air – there is high humidity.

It is this combination of heat and steam that creates the ideal banya environment. You can come and go from the steam rooms as you wish, to ensure you remain comfortable at all times.

Parenie is an invigorating leaf and steam treatment, massaging with bunches of oak, birch, and eucalyptus leaves (these are called veniks). Sweeping movements with the veniks draws down superheated steam across your body. Directly after this, you plunge into icy cold water; the sudden contrast in temperature improves your circulation, relieves muscle tension and helps the body detox. Many find it incredibly mentally stimulating.

Come along with your swimming costume and, if you have them, a pair of flip-flops. But a full Banya set including a cap, sheets, a towel, disposable swimwear, and slippers is provided for your comfort and hygiene during the Banya experience.