When the routines of day-to-day life get to you and your mind, body and soul need a vacation from it all, a spa holiday is exactly what the doctor ordered. There are many Doha Spa hotels that provide spa facilities in the capital city of Qatar like Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara among many others. Arabian culture features luxurious pampering dates back to the times of ancient Egypt, with exotic scents and herbs being used to create a holistic approach to health and beauty.
One such traditional ritual includes the Turkish hammam. Before going to such a Turkish bath it is important to understand the customs and manners to be followed when entering a hammam. Without prior knowledge, this could easily become a rather unnerving experience.
When selecting the service you require at such a hammam, there may be options available. The traditional style involves a personal attendant washing and massaging you, where you don’t have to bring anything. Of course every hammam has its own personalised experience so there may be several other styles involving aromatherapy, head massages and much more.
Once you have decided as to what you want, your attendant guides you to a cubicle where you are given a washcloth for scrubbing, a pair of sandals and a piece of cloth to wear around your waist. Turkish hammams are completely segregated and your attendant will always be of your same gender.
Firstly, you are sent alone to relax and sweat in a hot room, followed by which your masseuse will then start your wash and massage. Next up is the scrub with the sandpaper-like washcloth. Your attendant will then give you a new bath wrap and towel before you move on to the cooling down room to relax before heading out. It is common for visitors to relax and sometimes even opt for a nap before winding up and heading out feeling squeaky clean and well-rested.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.
