TURKISH  BATH - HAMMAM

                                                                                                                                                                 Port Palace Complex - Sunny Day Resort - Varna

History and principle of operation:

Turkish bath or hammam (hamam) is derived from the Roman Baths in ancient times. "Hammam" in Arabic means "warm, deliver heat." The Turkish bath is a celebration of the senses - heat, humidity, foam, aroma and touch, creating a work of art for a pleasurable experience.
In the Arabic world the hammam is not just a steam bath. Above all, this is an ancient ritual.
Like the Roman predecessors typical hamam consists of three main areas, which are interconnected: sicaklik (or hararet - Caldarium), which is a hot room, warm room (tepidarium) which is an intermediate room and soğukluk, which is cool room (Frigidarium).

1. The hot room (Sicaklik-Caldarium) is the most comprehensive and large dome decorated with small colorful stained glass, missing dim light. In the middle is necessarily situated high thermal massage bed of marble called "göbek taşı" (stone, lying on his stomach). Massage bed can be of different shapes on which it can lie between two and 4-5 person in one time. Around the bed are situated heated benches so-called Cournot for flushing with cold water. This room is for soaking the body through steam, water, peeling and soap massage. The floor and walls are heated for a person to sweat freely.

2. Warm room (from Rome Tepidarium) is used in the beginning before  and then after using the hot room for relaxation of body and pouring with warm water.
The purpose of this room is to be a place where the spa guest goes to wash with soap and water, gradual adaptation to a normal body temperature.

3. Cool room (Soğukluk - from Rome. Frigidarium) – the recommended temperature in there is around 22 ˚- perfect way to relax fully clothed, to get refreshments, drink water and some hot drinks. Ornate beds, canopy(baldachin), the air is perfumed and nap in private booths after a massage (if available) for complete relaxation and tranquility.
The marble material and skillful handling dominates to lining, columns and arches and other decorations are fulfilled by colorful floral and geometric motifs of ceramic tiles.
Heating system like Roman (hypocaust) working through channels and pipes which hot air is heated in the boiler room. Piping system is located behind the walls and floor.
Hammam was not only for men. Hammam complexes usually contain separate rooms for men and women, or men and women are admitted on different days during the week. Turkish baths became also a social centers during the Ottoman Empire. In many cases, they become places of entertainment (eg dancing and feasting, especially in women) and ceremonies to celebrate the upcoming wedding, travel, or in honor of the newborn.

Several accessories from Roman time survive in hammams as "peshtemalat" (a special cloth of silk and / or cotton, to cover the body), wooden slippers, clogs, to prevent from slipping on wet floors, "kese" Peeling massage (coarse mitt horsehair), henna bowls and gilded soap boxes, jewelry, mirrors, and perfume bottles.
Traditionally, the masseurs in bathrooms are called "telyatsi" that help customers to spraying with water, soap and scrub their bodies.

 

           

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Modern Turkish bath of NOLA 7:

NOLA 7's Turkish baths follow the vision and architecture of ancient hammams. Today we offer a new technology of heating by electric heaters behind all walls, floors and benches. Heating systems are regulated for each room and detail, allowing optimization of energy costs. The ceilings of the bathrooms are beautifully shaped domes and arches, depending on design. Vaulted ceilings help for easy flowing of condensed water vapor. We offer discreet lighting and effect "starry sky".

The temperature of the hot Turkish bath is 45 ° C for walls, floors and massage beds, and the average temperature is 40 ° C. Humidity reaches 50-70 %. In some developments score extra steam in the room with steam generator. It requires technical room in the neighborhood of about 1.5 m ², in which to fit together with a water softener. For comfort during massages, hammam bed is equipped with a headset and tap washers.
Along with the use of marble as a material NOLA 7's team we combine and use a rich mosaic panels with Arabic motifs constructed by us. We use also a details of hand-molded pottery made in our own art studios. Finally binding element for a specific overall atmosphere is the incorporation of sound system for music, which is present in all rooms.

Capacity: Our Turkish baths can be used from 8 to 14 people on average, depending on the size of the hot room, hammam massage beds and benches.

Procedures and the final effect:
The purpose of the gradual heating of the body and subsequent sweating is  to discharge toxins and open the pores of the skin.
Second step is spraying with cool water to normalize the temperature of already heated body, and to eliminate unnecessary dirt on it.

Gradual transition to "scrub ritual." Procedure in preparing the heated body to gently rubbed with kese / glove of horsehair/. Already starting to peel and separate the dead skin cells. After the procedure, your skin feels soft and smooth.
Again, spraying the body with water. Follows a gentle soap and relaxing massage. The feeling is very pleasant, and the use of aromatic soaps further enhances this effect.
Again, spraying the body with water. Pouring with cold water improves blood circulation, refreshing and toning.
Before proceeding to the next procedure body needs fluid intake. Recommended interim relax in the cool relax hall with a drink - tea, water, etc.. The room has a normal temperature of 22 ˚ - 26 ˚.

Next step is relaxing massage / classic massage / which stimulates all parts of the body and helps circulation. Used facial cosmetics influence further and make the skin soft, velvety and smooth as satin.

Over the years the use of Turkish bath has become as ritual and slightly lost their original functions of bathroom hygiene. Currently, this ritual is used as a beautifying and rejuvenating procedure. This is a great way of maintaining cleanliness of skin, regulating metabolism and elimination of accumulated toxins in the body and smooth orange skin.

Turkish bath is a full ensemble of procedures, high-impact, both mentally and physically. After them you can feel relaxed and fresh.

Duration: Around one hour and a half.

 

 

 

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