In the North “banya” was considered a source of sprightliness and a sort of remedy.

The basic active factor of Russian sauna is the hot steam. Under the influence of high temperature the blood vessels are expanded, the blood supply of skin, muscles, thorough joints, and internal organs is improved, the heart beats become more frequent, and the intensity of metabolic processes and oxygen intake is increased. Diaphoresis begins. The intense functioning of sweat and oil glands promotes better skin purification and quick metabolic products evaporation.

According to many researchers, the activization of heart and lungs action under the influence of Russian sauna has training effect on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Due to the increase of peripheral blood supply, the blood stream in the brain is decreased, and that lowers the emotional activity, releases nervous tension. The muscular tissues are relaxed and the whole organism dives into the quiescence and comfort, having a possibility to restore.

The combination of Russian sauna and northern massage improves circulation, enables the natural lymphatic drainage, due to what the metabolic processes are activated.