The classic Finnish sauna: wooden benches, red-hot stones, and an hourglass to help you keep track of the time. The temperature, which oscillates between 80°C and 100°C and humidity between 10 and 30%, causes an increase in body temperature, heavy perspiration, the acceleration of the metabolism of the tissues, the purification of the body’s wastes and impurities, the improvement of tissue circulation and additional benefits which occur when our muscles and psyche are relaxed. It is suggested to follow each sauna with a Scottish shower..
Following a relaxing sauna, bowls are filled with water containing flakes of ice. Starting at the head and finishing with the feet, a quick yet enjoyable massage is performed using this cold mixture. This vasotonic action increases the microcirculation of our skin.
Immediately following a sauna, this bucketful of 18°C water helps to rebalance the body’s temperature, oxygenate the blood, stimulate kidney function, slowdown the heartbeat, improve peripheral circulation and above all, will give you a sudden sensation of freshness.
At varying temperatures, a little fountain of water falls upon your feet, naturally and delicately stimulating your body’s blood circulation. Recommended before and after taking a sauna.
In an all white Turkish bath, where the temperature is 44°C with 98% humidity, warm steam surrounds the body while the entire room gradually changes colour. Your entire body will benefit, as the essential oils and medicinal herbs dissolved in the steam are absorbed via your skin and respiratory system. An ideal treatment after any exercise, it helps to rid the body of an excess of lactic acid. The steam bath is particularly beneficial for those guests you suffer from rheumatic pains, colds and bronchitis or allergies and or who wish to delicately purify the skin. Parmenides, who used steam baths as a cure, was known to say: “give me the power to create a fever and I will cure all illnesses”.