The Sauna is a sacred place of meditation and worship where two elements coexist: water as vapor and materialization of the spirit and fire as heat and purification of the body.
Enjoy the purifying embrace of sauna in one of four themed rooms with different temperatures and breathtaking settings. If you're looking for an intense relax indulge in the gentle caress of lamp heat in the innovative Infrared Zone.
Making a sauna in Florence, in the wellness center at Asmana takes on a new dimension with the Wellness Ceremonies, ancient rituals to disconnect from the hectic rhythms of daily life.
INDIAN SAUNA
WINE SAUNA
BIOSAUNA ZEN
INFRARED ZONE
SAUNA OF HERBS.
CEREMONIES IN SAUNA
First time in Sauna? Click here for useful information
Before accessing the services Asmana, take a shower and dry yourself well.
As soon as you enter the area Wellness, do a pre-heat (Footbath, Tub or Grotto).
In the area Hammam it is mandatory to wear a bathing suit.
It is not recommended to enter the steam baths on an empty stomach or immediately after eating.
For hygienic reasons, before and after use, wash the bench used with water.
Always leave slippers outside the various bathrooms atHammam.
The first step is the Tepidarium, inside which the body adapts to the humidity in the 10-15 minute soak.
Carry out a 15-20 minute "purifying" Steam Bath.
Take a cold shower to reactivate circulation and tone up.
Sit and rest on the heated stone benches minimum 15 minutes.
Carry out a 15-20 minute "sensory" steam bath.
Take a cold shower to reactivate circulation and tone up.
In the Foam Room relax with a soap foam massage.
Taking a hot shower.
Rest/sleep for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Rehydrate adequately by drinking herbal tea or water
The health assessment
To accessHammam you must be in good health. We recommend that each guest assess his or her own health status. If necessary, consult with your medical professional before using the service Access toHammam, except under specific and strict medical supervision, is contraindicated for people with the following diseases and conditions (indicative and non-exhaustive list): cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure or too low blood pressure, acute illnesses and febrile states, varicose veins, malignant tumors, epilepsy, pregnancy.
The benefits of theHammam
Purifies the skin and body by removing waste and toxic substances from the liver and kidneys.
It improves circulation as the hot-cold effect exerts vascular gymnastics.
Relieves joint pain.
It counteracts infectious diseases because heat increases the responsiveness of the immune system.
Treats colds and reduces stress through decongestant and relaxing action.
It improves metabolism making it easier to lose weight.
The first time in Sauna
The rules for a proper sauna cycle
Before accessing the services Asmana, take a shower and dry yourself well.
As soon as you enter the area Wellness, do a pre-heat (Foot Bath, Tubs or Grotto).
In saunas, it is mandatory to wear a bathing suit.
It is recommended not to wear goggles, jewelry, watches, piercings and accessories in general as the heat could cause them to become so hot that they could lead to burns, scalds or skin injuries.
It is not recommended to enter sauna on an empty stomach or immediately after eating.
Enter sauna leaving your slippers outside.
The highest steps in sauna are the warmest. Always start with the lowest steps to acclimatize.
During the dwell time at sauna -which should be about 8 to 12 minutes and never more than 15 minutes-you must lie down or sit on a towel that covers the entire bench.
The last 2-3 minutes it is recommended to be in a sitting position at all times.
To avoid dizziness, you should get up from the bench very slowly before exiting.
After sauna move around, walking preferably outdoors, for a few minutes.
Perform a cold shower to reactivate circulation and tone.
Immerse yourself, as an additional option, in the cold water of the reaction tank.
Relax for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
Rehydrate adequately by drinking herbal tea or water.
Carry out a second and third round of saunas.
Do not take more than three saunas a day.
The health assessment
To access sauna you must be in good health. We recommend that each guest assess his or her own health status. If necessary, consult your health care professional before using the service. Access to saunas is contraindicated, except under specific and strict medical supervision, for people with the following diseases and conditions (indicative and non-exhaustive list): cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure or too low blood pressure, acute illnesses and febrile states, varicose veins, malignant tumors, epilepsy, pregnancy.
The benefits of the sauna
It detoxifies the body because it eliminates heavy metals.
It relaxes the muscles as it helps get rid of excess lactic acid.
It makes the skin look younger and more elastic because the heat opens the pores and the sweat removes toxins.
It helps to lose weight, not through sweating as many people think, but through increased heart rate, which burns calories.
It strengthens the immune system by reproducing an "artificial fever" that kills bacteria in our bodies.
