Jjimjilbang Sauna - A miraculous method for health and beauty
For a long time, Jjimjilbang has become an integral part of the lifestyle of South Koreans and is beloved in many countries worldwide, including Vietnam.
What is Jjimjilbang?
Jjimjilbang is a compound word, composed of Jjimjil (steam) and bang (room). Jjimjilbang (or sometimes written as ‘Jjim jil bang‘) is a Korean sauna. It is a form of therapy aimed at purifying the body through the use of heat combined with various natural elements. Therefore, when mentioning Heat Therapy, many people immediately think of steam rooms.
Korean Jjimjilbang saunas are typically concentrated in urban areas with dense populations. Jjimjilbang can be established on a service floor of an apartment building or a standalone building with 5-7 floors, each floor covering an area of approximately 300 – 500m², or constructed on a floor of a hotel. This healthcare method also reflects the strong sense of community among the South Korean people.
The suitable age for using Jjimjilbang sauna
Korean saunas are suitable for a diverse range of ages, but for young children, an adult still needs to be accompanied when taking a sauna to monitor their health. In particular, Korean-style sauna rooms operate year-round, regardless of weather conditions. This flexibility allows people to visit Jjimjilbangs at any time of their preference.
One of the characteristics of Jjimjilbang saunas is that customers often go in family or friend groups. Therefore, it is an opportunity for you not only to relax but also a chance for close ones to gather, chat, connect emotionally, and rejuvenate together.
The benefits of Jjimjilbang sauna for health and beauty
Perhaps many people are familiar with the Korean sauna model through South Korean films. This is a distinctive cultural gift of this country. In fact, Koreans consider it a secret to maintaining health and beauty
For health
According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, research conducted by a group of scientists in Finland found that individuals who used a sauna at least once a week had a lower risk of death compared to those who did not use a sauna, with a reduction of approximately 22%.
In particular, people who have the habit of going to the sauna about 3-4 times a week can reduce the risk of memory problems. For people with mild or moderate depression, symptoms also improved significantly after 15 minutes/time and a frequency of 5 times/week.
Besides, Jjimjilbang sauna also helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory-related conditions.
For beauty
Not only beneficial for health, but the Korean-style sauna also provides beauty benefits. During sauna sessions, the elevated temperature can eliminate bacteria and parasites on the skin, promote the expansion of pores, facilitating the detoxification process, and contribute to skin rejuvenation, as well as improve blood circulation.
Especially, Korean women consider this as a beauty regimen for their physique. The detoxification process also effectively aids in reducing excess fat. Additionally, thanks to the steam in the Korean-style sauna, you also undergo a hair-steaming process. After leaving the Jjimjilbang, your hair will be smoother and shinier.
The largest Jjimjilbang sauna complex in downtown Hanoi
The first appearance of Jjimjilbang saunas was in 1990, and since then, it has become a trend not only in Korea but also in many other countries. In Vietnam, the large-scale Jjimjilbang saunas that meet top standards must include AMARE – the largest healthcare complex in downtown Hanoi.
With a spacious area of nearly 3,000m2, located on the 3rd floor of Thang Long Number One Building (289 Khuat Duy Tien), Cau Giay District, Hanoi, AMARE has created a tranquil space, harmonizing with nature to help customers relax mentally, balance emotions, and experience in their own way.
Inside the AMARE Complex combines a complex healthcare methods
- Hydrotherapy (Onsen) (Onsen)
- Thermal Therapy (Jjimjilbang)
- Therapeutic Spa
Here, besides the Onsen bathing area, therapeutic spa, restaurant, reading area, mini bar,… AMARE also provides nature-friendly Jjimjilbang sauna rooms
All sauna rooms are designed to meet Korean standards, made from health-safe woods such as hinoki wood (also known as Japanese cypress) and various precious stones rich in natural minerals
The largest healthcare complex in downtown Hanoi provides 9 types of sauna rooms with various functions, offering a Korean-style sauna experience for customers.
Volcanic Rock Room
Volcanic rocks are characterized by high porosity, so they store heat very well. This is because volcanic rocks have many small holes and grooves that help heat circulate easily. When volcanic rocks are heated, they can radiate heat for long periods of time.
The heat from volcanic rocks can help dilate blood vessels, enhance blood circulation, improve issues related to bones and joints, cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and diabetes. Additionally, it clears meridians, restoring energy.
Ganbanyoku Room
The Ganbanyoku Room (Ganban Stone Room) is a type of sauna room that uses ganban stones – a type of stone found in Japan. Ganban stones contain beneficial minerals for health, including germanium, selenium, and lithium
When heated, ganban stones emit far-infrared heat and release negative ions that deeply penetrate the body, helping reduce pain, muscle relaxation, supporting the recovery of soft tissue injuries, reducing inflammation, detoxifying, and improving health.
After steaming Ganbanyoku, you will feel your body light, relaxed, mentally alert, and full of energy.
Himalaya crystal Room
Himalaya salt contains many beneficial minerals for health, including magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, selenium, copper, and iodine.
When heated, Himalaya salt stones release these minerals into the air. These minerals can help improve respiratory, immune, nervous, circulatory, digestive, and endocrine systems, promoting soft and radiant skin.
In addition, the heat from the Himalayan salt also supports cell regeneration, neutralizes acidity, prevents osteoporosis, and promotes strong bones
Quartz Room
Quartz is a common gemstone with various colors, and each color is believed to have its own healing properties. For example, rose quartz is thought to heal emotional wounds, white quartz has detoxifying effects on the body and mind, green quartz helps balance energy, and purple quartz stimulates creativity.
Moreover, quartz is known to be a stone with strong positive energy, resistant to the influence of negative energy, and may bring luck in life and work. That’s why many people sitting in a quartz stone sauna for 15-20 minutes often feel relaxed and comfortable, filled with positive energy.
The Quartz Room uses heated stones to emit heat, creating a health-friendly environment. The crystals from quartz stones filter the air, removing pollutants and bacteria
Furthermore, the Quartz Room has detoxifying effects, reduces stress, stimulates brain function, enhances mental clarity and concentration, aids in intellectual development, treats pain from rheumatism and fatigue, promotes wound healing, and eliminates toxins.
Color Room
The colorful sauna room is a blend of far-infrared heat, negative ions, and light to provide a ‘color ion’ experience that promotes healing, relaxation, and overall recovery. Each sitting area in the sauna will have a distinct color and is equipped with ergonomic seats to protect the spine and reduce back pain during prolonged sitting.
Color strongly influences human psychology and emotions. When combined with sauna, colors can bring about specific health benefits. The energy of colors is also directly related to specific body parts. Specifically:
- Red: Affects the energy located in the spine.
- Yellow: Affects the energy located in the stomach.
- Purple: Affects the energy located in the forehead.
- Green: Affects the energy located in the chest.
- Blue: Affects the energy located in the neck.
This sauna method has benefits such as balancing pH levels, antioxidation, rejuvenating the skin, enhancing the immune system, supporting relaxation and good sleep,…
Clay-herbal Room
Clay- herbal is a type of clay formed from natural minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium,… The Clay- herbal Room uses unadulterated red clay stones and a heating system to warm the clay.
The clay particles are spread on the floor, and as the temperature rises, these clay particles will generate negative ions to help detoxify the body through the excretory system. Red clay sauna rooms often use additional packages of materials placed next to the seating or lying areas, serving both decorative purposes and benefiting users by creating a natural and pleasant aroma.
In Clay- herbal Room, the amount of sweat and breath released burns calories. Because loess soil is highly absorbent, even in a closed space, you will not feel stuffy or have difficulty breathing. Besides, the skin is also exchanged a certain amount of minerals through the pores.
Additionally, Clay- herbal has been proven to have the ability to absorb toxins and heavy metals. Spending time in this type of sauna helps improve metabolism and memory, especially for the elderly, increases skin elasticity, supports acne treatment, promotes scar healing, and has excellent antibacterial properties for acne treatment, stimulates digestion, and detoxifies the body.
Snow Room
True to its name, unlike hot sauna rooms, the snow sauna has a low temperature, using cold steam to reduce body temperature. This is also a common therapeutic method in many places around the world. In ancient Egyptian civilization, people often used ice and snow to reduce joint inflammation, back pain, and muscle pain.
Cold steam can stimulate the production of hormones such as acetylcholine and endorphins. These hormones have a relaxing effect on the body and reduce stress and depression. Benefits of the snow sauna include increased oxygen and nutrient supply to muscle tissues, reduced pain and swelling due to sensitivity,…
Infrared Cave
The infrared sauna is a room with a deep arch inside (similar to a cave), a type of room in the Jjimjilbang model – Korean sauna. Customers can sleep directly on the floor. The surrounding cave is lined with light-scented pine wood, providing a comfortable feeling.”
This type of room uses an infrared heat lamp system, producing infrared rays. Infrared rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than visible light. Infrared rays can penetrate deep into the skin and tissues. The heat from these infrared rays helps muscles relax to reduce pain and stiffness, improve conditions such as headaches, toothaches, support immune cell production, aid digestion, and reduce constipation.
Oxygen Hinoki Room
The Oxy Hinoki Room is entirely made of hinoki wood, with warm and gentle colors, along with the distinctive aroma of wood. This is a rare and precious wood from Japan. Some natural active ingredients in hinoki have the function of absorbing harmful substances such as deodorants and formaldehyde.
If you follow the full Jjimjilbang process, you will expend a considerable amount of energy, so you need to regenerate and replenish. The Oxy Hinoki room is designed to meet the energy-recharging needs of customers.
Furthermore, this sauna room is also equipped with a pure oxygen supply system, many times higher than normal air environment. Pure oxygen enhances blood circulation, improves respiratory function and lung cells.
Breathing air with high amounts of oxygen for 10 to 40 minutes helps relax the body, lower blood pressure, sedate, increase alpha waves, focus and stay alert, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, bringing feeling relaxed again
Due to the use of high-quality premium wood, the room will be cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Customers can rest, meditate, read books, or use their phones. Therefore, many customers who visit AMARE’s Oxy Hinoki room often give feedback like, “Once you’re in the room, you don’t want to leave.
Instructions for Jjimjilbang sauna at AMARE
To use the Korean-style sauna rooms at AMARE, follow these steps:
Step 1: Cleanse and bathe in the authentic Japanese Onsen before entering the room.
Step 2: Wear the Jjimjilbang sauna attire provided by AMARE.
Step 3: Move to the Heat Therapy area. Choose the sauna room you’d like to experience.
Step 4: Sit or lie in the hot sauna rooms for approximately 15-20 minutes. You can also try the infrared sauna or relax in the communal area, the Hinoki Oxygen Sauna room.
Step 5: Experience the snow sauna room.
Step 6: Dry yourself after the sauna and drink plenty of water to hydrate your body.
When experiencing the Jjimjilbang sauna at AMARE, you can refer to the specific itinerary below:
Step 1: Volcanic Stone Sauna
Step 2: Ganban Stone Sauna
Step 3: Himalayan Salt Stone Sauna
Step 4: Quartz Sauna
Step 5: Color Sauna
Step 6: Clay- herbal Sauna
Step 7: Snow Sauna
Step 8: Infrared Cave
Between each step, you can take a break to relax in the pure oxygen room or the communal activity area.
If this is your first time in a sauna, depending on your physical condition, adjust the sauna time, especially for those who may be weak, as excessive sauna can have adverse effects. The most effective sauna time is 10-15 minutes each session, with a 5-7 minute break between each session.
Hot saunas usually have a high temperature, so after a session, your body will start sweating, and you may feel drowsy. However, the advice is not to sleep because there is a risk of dehydration if you accidentally oversleep.
When experiencing Korean sauna, here are some important tips and notes
– Avoid consuming alcohol or eating excessively before the sauna, as it can lead to feelings of breathlessness and discomfort during the sauna session.
– It is advisable to take a thorough shower before the sauna to ensure the body is most comfortable.
– You should drink water and rest after the sauna session to help your body recover.
– It is advisable to bring a towel to wipe off sweat or wrap around your hair to keep it clean during the sauna.
– Do not wear jewelry or expensive items into the sauna.
– Avoid exercising in the sauna as it can lead to dehydration and overheating.
– Children under 12 years old should be accompanied by an adult when entering the sauna.
– Pregnant women should avoid using sauna services.
People with a history of high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, respiratory issues, diabetes, or allergies should exercise caution when entering the sauna.
Customers visiting the AMARE Complex to experience the Jjimjilbang sauna will be guided by the staff through the detailed Korean-style sauna process to ensure their well-being. After the sauna session, you are guaranteed to feel refreshed physically and mentally, achieving emotional balance for a new day full of energy.
Exactly! You don’t need to travel to Korea; you can still experience sauna services right in Hanoi. If you need advice or want to make a reservation, contact AMARE at the hotline 0969 800 855 to receive assistance from our staff.
