06/21/2024
There is nothing in the whole world quite like Banya to me. First thing, I exfoliate with my fave whipped soap scrub. Then I head into the dry sauna and braid my hair so my hat sits right because wearing a hat helps my body temperature regulation. After sitting in 220 degree heat until I know I am ready, and then submerging in 38 degree water...I lay flat on the bench and can feel every part of my body pumping blood. Where there was pain, it is gone. Where there was tension, gone. It is the most absolutely relaxed and zero feeling moment I have ever found in life when the body temperature regulates and everything in the body is on reset. I repeat this cycle after I can't hear and feel my heart beating again and again. After each plunge, my body releases more tension. I stretch and deep breathe to open up my spine and my lungs...smooshing my ribs to release the fascia and often can self adjust my spine in doing this. Each cycle, I can stretch deeper and I can see my veins more clearly through my skin. Where my body needs work, it stings in the cold. That's how I know what to stretch when I go back into the sauna for the next round. If they have a Banshik there, the Venik will speed this process, stimulate your lymphatic system and pound the heat into your body for a more intense cycle. The oils from the leaves also go straight into the very open pours of the skin. They will also use the stems to break up fascia on the feet which is heaven and helps with calf and leg tension, reducing low back pain.
Add perfect tea with honey and ginger....some Borscht for the blood while the circulation is going at max speed, and it is the most healing and beautiful thing I have ever personally found for the human body. This is the medicine that my body absolutely needs. Thank Goddddd I found this place. Not to mention, the family that owns and operates it are exceptional, kind, professional and some of the most beautiful humans I know.
Every time I go, I think about how I need to post my exact cycle and routine so that the people I know and love can find the same sanctuary that I have at Banya. This is all I have the energy to post for now...I hope those of you who are in need of this give yourself the gift of Banya. It truly has changed my life and my body.
I'm also super excited for the deepest and most glorious night of sleep of the week.🥰🙏🏻
