The Hammam is an ancient Turkish traditional method of bathing, using special techniques in the warmth of the Hammam Room to cleanse and exfoliate impurities from the body. This includes an all over scrub by our Tellak (therapist) with a kese mitt, followed by light foam massage. Our Hammam Room has 13 marble basins (kurna) each with an individual gold bowl (tas) to douse yourself with water, and a large heated marble platform (gobek tasi).
What is a Hammam/Turkish Bath experience?
Hammams are bathhouses primarily found in Turkey and Morocco. Hammams are modelled on ancient roman baths, with domed ceilings, regal columns, and a marble interior. After showering, our guests are encouraged to use our wide variety or facilities, Ice Room, Steam, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Cold Bucket and Pool. Prior to the hammam treatment, guests our guests are encouraged to use sauna/steam for 10-15 minutes to relax the body, open the pores and soften the muscles. After laying face up on our heated marble platform, the therapist will scrub the front of the body, followed by the back of the body with an exfoliating Kese mitt. The body is then doused with water. The treatment ends with a light foam massage.
Why have a Turkish Hammam treatment regularly?
- Regular Hammam treatments combined with a healthy diet and moderate exercise will help you lose weight, and stay fit and healthy.
- Restores good health through the elimination of toxins by regular sweating.
- It burns about 300 calories per an average session.
- Heals sleeping disorders, particularly through over excitability, poor skin circulation, dry, chapped skin, muscular tension, muscular weakness in the subcutaneous blood vessels, and sensitivity to sudden changes of temperature.
- The Hammam enhances circulation and oxygenates the cells, tissue and organs.
- One of the best therapies for fighting the stress and tension we suffer generally day to day.
- The skin eliminates impurities and becomes clear, elastic and soft.
- Effective against Bronchial Asthma, Bronchitis, coughs, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract and hoarseness.
