Health & Beauty

Steamy Socials: Why Banya Is Vancouver’s Newest Wellness Obsession

February 13, 2026

Health & Beauty

If you’re looking to swap your standard happy hour for something a little more … restorative, AetherHaus has just the thing. Enter Banya Social, a semi-guided, two-hour journey designed to melt away stress while keeping things decidedly social.

The highlight of the session is a 5-10 minute traditional Slavic Venik massage. If you aren’t familiar, this involves a therapeutic rhythmic tapping with bundles of oak leaves inside the sauna to boost circulation and deeply relax the muscles.

When you aren’t being pampered with oak leaves, the session flows freely, allowing you to curate your own “hot-and-cold” circuit:

  • Himalayan Salt Sauna: Deeply detoxify in a room lined with glowing salt blocks.
  • Group Cold Pools: Take the plunge and invigorate your senses in the communal cold baths.
  • Herbal Tea Lounge: Wind down and rehydrate in a serene space dedicated to quiet connection.

It’s the ultimate “Everyday Luxury” for those who want to prioritize self-care without sacrificing their social life. —Noa Nichol

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