Steam Ceremonies in Berlin. Slavic Banya

BANYA BY TANYA PODOLSKAIA

Slavic steam ceremonies for small groups, wellness spaces, retreats, and festivals

Banya is a space where body and soul find balance

I work with the traditional Slavic steam ceremony known as banya. For me, banya is a space for deep relaxation: a place where body and mind can come back into unity.

My style is gentle rather than focused on endurance or extreme heat. Through a variety of traditional whisking techniques, including whisk massage and herbal compresses, your body is gently and deeply warmed, while the natural properties of the plants create an additional sensory and wellness experience.

During my ceremonies, I invite you to reconnect with yourself through sound healing and simple guided meditation practices. You leave the banya feeling renewed and grounded, with a lightness in your body and a clear, quiet mind.

WAYS TO EXPERIENCE BANYA

GROUP CEREMONY

up to 25 guests

A beautiful and accessible way to discover banya, designed for connection and relaxation. The group format allows you to dive deeper into grounding through shared practices of guided meditation, authentic voice, and sound healing.

The experience includes guided infusions with tree whisks and aromatic herbs, a cold plunge, and herbal tea with honey. Hosted at wellness spaces in Berlin, festivals, or as part of your own event.

PRIVATE CEREMONY

up to 6 guests

An intimate format designed for self-care and a complete recharge. With a maximum of six guests and two steam masters, each person receives an individual approach tailored to their needs. It feels like a small retreat — a quiet space to slow down, be with yourself, and deeply recharge.
The experience includes individual steaming with whisk massage, group infusions with aromatic herbs, handmade herbal scrubs, herbal tea, and a beautiful table with healthy snacks. Hosted on a floating sauna or at a private banya, and available to book for yourself and your friends, for a celebration, or simply as a special day of rest

WOMEN’S CIRCLE

group or private

A women-only banya experience designed to reconnect with your feminine nature in an atmosphere of sisterhood and support. Gentle steam and women-centered practices create a space to feel more deeply and reconnect with different sides of your femininity: wild, sensitive, intuitive, or soft.

The experience includes gentle whisk steaming, rose and lavender aromas, handmade body peeling, metaphorical cards, and authentic voice practices for women. Available as either a larger group ceremony or an intimate private format.

Want to experience banya?
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+4915226994322
podolskayats@gmail.com

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