Venik whisking by a master
The classic technique of warming and massage with an oak or birch venik in the hot steam room.
Bath program · Osokorky, Kyiv
«Inspiration»
A 2-hour bath programme for 2 guests — 8,800 UAH
A gentle introductory programme guided by an experienced master: they lead the whole bathhouse process and advise how to steam and go through the treatments in our homey bathhouse. 'Inspiration' combines traditional venik whisking with Tibetan singing-bowl sound therapy — a full but not overly intense experience of a genuine wood-fired bathhouse.
Duration2 hours
Guests2 guests
Masters1–2 specialists
Price8,800 UAH
The price is the same for 1 and 2 guests. Each additional guest — 2,000 UAH, extension — 1,600 UAH/h.
Booking
Book “Inspiration”
To order the “Inspiration” author’s steam bath program, fill out the form.
The program includes
The six stages of 'Inspiration'
The master guides the whole process — from the first tea ceremony to rest on the hay — matching the intensity to your state.
- 01
Tea ceremony
Honey, jam, bagels, fragrant herbal tea and an assortment of seasonal fruit — a calm start before the steam room.
- 02
Sound therapy · first warm-up
Tibetan bowls, daiva and kirtans quiet the mind, followed by a gentle first round in the steam room.
- 03
Venik whisking by a master
The classic technique of warming with an oak or birch venik in the hands of an experienced master.
- 04
Contrast treatments
Immersion in the cool plunge bath after the steam room — for energy, tone and hardening.
- 05
Salt scrub
A deep cleanse of the skin with sea salt after warming — lightness and freshness.
- 06
Rest on the hay
Quiet relaxation on the fragrant hay to finish the ritual unhurried and in peace.
The steaming ritual
Every stage in our bathhouse is a pleasure of its own
Sound therapy
Tibetan bowls, daiva and kersans immerse body and mind in a deep state of calm.
Aromatherapy
Herbal infusions and essential oils are opened by the steam, calming the breath and restoring lightness.
Plunge into the bath
Immersion in the cold plunge bath after the steam room for hardening and a surge of fresh energy.
Tea
A samovar, honey, bagels and herbal tea to restore your strength between rounds in the steam room.
Scrub (salt)
A deep cleanse of the skin with sea salt after warming — lightness and freshness.
Massage
From a bamboo-stick massage to a full-body massage — your choice after steaming.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions about 'Inspiration'
01Why "Inspiration" and not another programme for a first visit?
"Inspiration" is the gentlest way into a genuine wood-fired bathhouse. There are fewer intense rounds in the steam room than in "Traditional", but you already get the full ritual: Tibetan singing-bowl sound therapy, venik whisking by a master, a contrast plunge and a salt scrub. You have time to feel every stage without overload and to decide whether you want a longer programme later.
02How much does the programme cost and how is the extra-guest charge calculated?
Bathhouse rental for 2 hours together with a set of treatments for 2 guests costs 8,800 UAH — the price is the same whether one person comes or two. Each additional guest above two is 2,000 UAH, and extension beyond 2 hours is 1,600 UAH per hour. The form above works out the estimated total automatically as you change the number of guests.
03What exactly does the sound therapy in the steam room do?
Before the first warm-up the master works with Tibetan bowls, daiva and kirtans. The low vibrations help even out your breathing and release tension faster, so the body enters the heat more gently and the session feels like a meditation rather than a challenge.
04Are 2 hours enough not to rush?
Yes. In two hours you go through all six stages — the tea ceremony, sound therapy with the first warm-up, venik whisking, contrast treatments, the salt scrub and rest on the hay — with pauses between rounds in the steam room. It is an unhurried format: the master adjusts the pace to your state and how you feel.
05What should I bring and can I bring my own drinks?
Come with nothing to carry: veniks, slippers, felt hats, sheets, towels, herbal infusions and aroma oils are already included. You only need a change of underwear and a good mood. There is no need to bring your own food or alcohol — the tea ceremony with honey, jam, bagels and seasonal fruit is part of the programme, and the bathhouse format is sober rest.
06Are there contraindications to steaming?
Intense steaming is not recommended with acute cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure or a fever, during pregnancy or a flare-up of chronic illness. If in doubt, tell the master: they will lower the heat and the load or choose a gentler scenario.