The Benefits of the Hammam
The numerous benefits of the hammam are surprising and have been known since antiquity throughout the East. As early as the Roman Empire, the body was purified through this aromatic humid heat experience, known as thermal baths.
In the Arab world, the Hammam, or Turkish baths, are integrated into daily life as a privileged social meeting point and a prelude to sacred spaces. The hammam experience is lived as a true body purification ceremony and offers interesting therapeutic benefits; it is not in vain that it is known in the East as “the silent doctor”:
– The suspended steam of the Turkish baths opens the skin’s pores, facilitating the expulsion of toxins and preparing it for a body or facial skin purification treatment.
– Breathing in this environment, scented with eucalyptus and mint essential oil, hydrates the respiratory tract and better oxygenates the entire body.
– The humid heat causes increased blood flow and accelerates metabolic functions, leading to a pleasant feeling of well-being. It will be easier to fall asleep that night.
– The relaxation of muscles, generally tense and contracted, is one of the most significant effects produced by the heat of the hammam and reaches an optimal point if complemented with a subsequent massage.
– On a mental level, the feeling of introspection, the encounter with oneself and one’s own body, helps us regain balance in a world that demands constant dynamism and adaptability. Sharing the experience with loved ones also adds a social dimension, allowing relationships to flow and generating a good amount of endorphins.