Polok's signature programme, two and a half hours: three rounds with different veniki, a scrub, oil and an unhurried tea.
Long bench
Polok's big programme. Three rounds: birch, then oak with birch, then linden with herbs. Between rounds come the plunge and a honey and salt scrub; at the end, oil and an unhurried tea. Russian suite only, in a session of three hours or more.
- Duration
- 150 min
- Price per guest
- 19,000 ₽
- Who it suits
- Guests who know the banya and want to spend a whole evening in it.
Temperature minute by minute
- 0–15
Long warm-up · 60°
Fifteen minutes: the lower bench first, then the middle one.
- 15–30
Birch round · 80°
A light birch venik so your body gets used to the steam.
- 30–35
Plunge · 12°
The first dip into cold water.
- 35–50
Rest · 24°
Fifteen minutes with herbal tea.
- 50–70
Oak round · 80°
The main round: oak and birch, with stronger heat.
- 70–75
Plunge · 12°
Back into the plunge pool.
- 75–95
Honey and salt scrub · 40°
The bath master rubs your skin with honey and coarse salt.
- 95–105
Linden round · 80°
A soft round with linden and herbs.
- 105–110
Plunge · 12°
The last dip.
- 110–125
Oil · 40°
Warm oil on your skin while it is still soft from the steam.
- 125–150
Long rest with tea · 24°
Twenty-five minutes of quiet, tea and treats.
Which suites
Before a programme, tell the bath master about blood pressure, pregnancy and chronic conditions. If you are unsure whether the steam room is right for you, ask your doctor first.
The programme uses honey, salt, herbs or scented infusions. If you are allergic to any of them, mention it in the booking comment.