Contrast therapy, decryption
Contrast therapy is an inner journey that revitalizes the body, soothes the mind, and builds physical and mental resilience.
It is a powerful practice aimed at revitalizing the body and mind through alternating exposure to hot and cold, opposing sensory stimuli that create true “thermal shocks”. It is based on the principle of vasodilation during exposure to heat, followed by vasoconstriction when the body is exposed to cold. This ritual is widely used in Nordic traditions and modern therapies.
The alternation of hot and cold releases buried tensions and recenters the soul.
THE EASTERN STOPOVER
Each getaway begins with a sensory and purifying journey to the heart of the traditional hammam. Warm hammam 35° / Hot hammam 45° which bathe in a suave atmosphere conducive to physical and mental relaxation. This ancestral ritual follows a precise path guided by expert hands that envelop each guest throughout their “journey”.
By wandering between the two spaces and thanks to the powers of steam, the pores dilate, the vascularization operates, the respiratory tracts are freed, letting go begins.
The body is now ready to receive the exfoliation with eucalyptus black soap, before the scrub with a vegetable silk glove, on a heated granite table.
The experience continues with a delicious massaging shampoo of the scalp, shoulders and upper back, based on sweet almond.
After a thorough soaping with Aleppo soap, we slip into the masterful multi-sensory pool heated to 30°, the nerve center of the Bains du Monde universe of O’Kari Hammam & Spa Paris Marais.
A freshwater link between the Eastern Stopover and the next…Nordic Stopover!
THE NORDIC STOPOVER - THE SAUNA
Take refuge in a sauna and instantly travel to the heart of the Nordic forests, discover this ancestral tradition, its powerful and revitalizing scent, echoing the eucalyptus forests.
The sauna finds an ideal place here in the middle of the frozen landscapes. An interior and exterior journey, where the gentle heat mixes with the shivers of Nordic nature.
Lie down on the natural teak bench, muscles relaxed, body light. With each breath, the benefits of the heat increase tenfold, the eucalyptus scents envelop the body and calm the mind.
The heat of the sauna releases accumulated tensions and plunges into a state of deep relaxation, an important recovery step between the snow cave and the icy bathtubs.
THE NORDIC STOPOVER – SNOW ROOM
Then push open the door of a magical ice cave at -10° for an extraordinary immersive experience and experience the powers of cold from elsewhere.
Snowflakes falling in abundance caress the skin and stimulate every part of the body by creating positive stress on the entire organism. The latter’s protection mechanism then works at full speed!
This hot/cold contrast therapy has been recognized for centuries for its therapeutic and health benefits.
THE NORDIC STOPOVER – THE ICE BATHS
“The powers of cold”
After the Orient, let’s head to Iceland.
A dive into the frozen world of the Far North.
Close your eyes and dare to immerse yourself for a few minutes in a bathtub at 0°. A breathtaking moment.
A natural treatment by the thermal shock of the heat of the sauna (80°) whose effectiveness is increased tenfold when it interacts with the cold!
The heat: soothes, relaxes, calms
The cold: strengthens, revitalizes, relieves
The key?
- Blood circulation is boosted
- The immune system is strengthened
- Tissues are reoxygenated
- Endorphins are released
- Sleep is promoted
- Metabolism is activated
Optimal treatment time:
- 3-5 minutes for women
- 4-8 minutes for men
(This time can vary and depends on the well-being of each person)
Temps de repos :
- 15 minutes
The Ultimate Escale - Signature Modelling
The journey ends in a space where the senses are more than ever awakened, in a setting conducive to relaxation and reconnection with oneself.
In this bubble, where time seems to stand still, we indulge in a total sensory immersion in the hands of experienced practitioners.
Amber, peppermint and citrus notes float in the air, a symphony of the senses.
A true sensory escape, expert hands slowly glide over the skin like a gentle rain that melts away all tensions..
The movements are fluid, precise and enveloping.
The scented and velvety oil, draining, toning or relaxing, nourishes each movement, bringing a feeling of comfort and serenity, plunging each guest into a soft cocoon.
