Sauna rituals

Finnish sauna ritual:

During the 10-minute ritual, the guests are expected only to relax and celebrate the heat along with the sauna master. The ritual consists of various elements from using the traditional Estonian “viht” (collection of tree branches) in the beginning, to using the ice cold water during the hottest part of the ritual, to cool down. Everyone is welcome to attend, if they are sure their health withstands it. If the ritual turns out to be hotter than expected, there is always a chance to sit on a lower level or leave earlier.

Aroma ritual

The V Spa aroma ritual takes you far away from everyday worries with its scents and sounds. During a 10-minute journey, you disconnect from your daily routine to immerse yourself in the aromas of conifers, citrus fruits, and various flowers. Your task is simply to close your eyes, relax, and enjoy. The aroma ritual is perfect for both starting and ending your spa visit.

Shea butter ritual

Titled as “gold of African women”, shea butter can now be found in the very heart of Tartu, at V Spa. Shea butter is a key component in our two-course sauna rituals held in the Russian banya. Our guests can first treat their skin with ice cold and aromatic shea butter that heals and protects the skin, leaving it smelling like sweet raspberries or melted chocolate. In the second half of the ritual our guests can treat themselves with a marma points massage that has a harmonious and balancing effect on the whole body. The 10-minute ritual leaves a protective layer of shea butter on the skin, which is why it is recommended to leave the ritual at the end of your visit.

Moroccan ritual

The Moroccan ritual is ideal for both the beginning and the middle of a spa visit. Its cleansing effect prepares the body for the upcoming saunas and aquatics. First, the participants apply sabon bildi, the Moroccan black soap, to their skin, the smell and texture of which you’ll recognize immediately if you have visited Moroccan or Turkish baths. This is followed by skin exfoliation with brown sugar and Estonian honey to remove dead skin cells. By the end of the ritual, your skin is squeaky clean and the nourishing effect of the honey will stay with you for just a little longer.

Cosmos Ritual

You will experience the Cosmos Ritual in complete darkness, where your senses are overtaken by music, scents, hot air, splashes of water and a magnificent starry sky. The usually serene juniper sauna transforms into a journey full of sensations through space. This short but intense ritual is perfect for anyone seeking something different, surprising, and sensual.

Tea ritual

The Tea Ritual combines sauna culture and an Eastern tea ceremony into a unique sensory experience. During the ritual, the sauna master prepares tea using the Gongfu method, known for its mindful and meticulous approach to tea brewing. The aromas of tea fill the sauna not only through the tea served in cups but also when infused into the sauna steam, creating a soft, warm, and multi-layered aromatic atmosphere.

Throughout the ritual, guests can enjoy a variety of tea aromas, observe the tea preparation process, and taste freshly brewed tea.