Hay Bathing

Hay bathing consists of being wrapped up in fermenting hay and fresh herbs. During this treatment temperatures can reach 100 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit in order to stimulate a physiological transpiration which persists even after the treatment. The heat and humidity help release essential oils from the herbs which are then absorbed by the body.

Hay bathing has been practiced for centuries and it originates when farmers used to cut the grass and then sleep on the hay after a long day’s work. They would then feel completely refreshed as the hay managed to help them get rid of the fatigue and exhaustion caused by their physical work.

The actual wrapping phase lasts for 15-20 min.