What is a Russian bath and what are its benefits?
The Russian bath, also known among the public as a steam bath or simply a bath, has been an indispensable part of life in Russia and Ukraine for centuries. From the tsars to the peasants, Russians throughout history have used the Russian bath not only for washing, but also for organizing religious ceremonies and healing their illnesses. If you are struggling with the stress of a busy work life, the Russian bath, where you will sweat in high temperatures, then relax in an ice pool, and then be beaten with birch leaves (venik), is just for you.
Rus banyosunu özel kılWhat makes a Russian bath special?an nedir?
The characteristic of the Russian bath is that the humidity level is close to the humidity level in the atmosphere. In a normal sauna, the humidity level is 5-10 percent and the temperature is over 100 degrees. In other types of baths, such as the Turkish bath, the humidity level is close to 100 percent, while the temperature does not exceed 40 degrees. In the Russian bath, the humidity level is about 60-70 percent, and the temperature is up to 80 degrees. When you leave the Russian bath, you will feel 10 years younger, and your skin will be soft and smooth like a baby.
What is Venice?
One of the essentials of the Russian bath is the venik. The word venik, which means broom in Russian, is used in the Russian bath in the sense of a leaf broom made of fragrant birch leaves or thin oak branches. Massage applied to the body with the help of venik accelerates blood circulation and also increases metabolic activity. Venik massage also destroys harmful microbes and viruses in the body or prevents their reproduction. Most importantly, venik, which increases metabolic activity, prevents premature aging of the skin.
What other health benefits and harms does the Russian bath have?
In addition to reducing fatigue and having a relaxing effect on the human body, the Russian bath also helps to remove dirt from the body through sweating, eliminate bacteria from the body and heal skin disorders, wounds and various traumas. The cold water pool entered after high heat increases blood pressure. The fact that the steam in the Russian bath is drier than other saunas also reduces the negative effects that steam can have on the human body. However, despite all this, as is true for all saunas, the Russian bath is not recommended for those with high fever, heart or high blood pressure.
Russian baths are very common among Russians and Ukrainians in their detached houses outside the city. In Russia and Ukraine, most houses have their own baths next to them. In these places, instead of cold water pools, Russians lower their body temperature by throwing themselves into the clean snow in the garden of their house after the steam bath.
What should we take with us when going to the Russian bath?
Although towels and slippers are provided in almost all Russian baths, it is still useful to bring your own towel and slippers. Soap and shampoo are also usually available in Russian baths, but it is recommended to bring them with you just in case. If you want to protect your head from the high heat, do not forget to bring a felt cap when you go to the Russian bath.
What should definitely not be done in a Russian bath?
- Do not drink alcohol in the Russian bath. It is known that drinking alcohol at high temperatures negatively affects heart health.
- Cold drinks slow down sweating. Instead, prefer hot drinks such as tea and coffee.
- If you have a heart condition, definitely exercise before entering the Russian bath.
- Do not move too much while in the steam room, avoid exercising.
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