New Spa in Baños.

The New Life Natural Therapies Center, (Cemtro de Therapies Naturales Vida Nueva), opened last weekend on Oriente Street, just two and a half blocks from the basilica. The services include: steam boxes, as well as individual compartments for couples or families, three massage rooms, hot tub, mud baths, and a juice bar.

The steam bath is a multistage process, and cost $5.00 for the 45 minute session. Let`s tag along and watch the procedure.


Ready for the first session in the Steam Box. The complete process will consist of five, five to seven minute sessions in the box. After each stint you are sprayed, immersed and pumelled with cold water. 
After five to seven minutes, the attendant, who is with you during the complete process, opens the box and sprays your complete body with cold water. After this awakening, the doors are closed and you and confined for the second session.  


After the second period you are let from the box for a shocking sit in a cold water bath, while the attendant pours cold water over the part of the body that is not submerged. After two or three minutes you return to the box. 


During the times in the box you are also given a liquid called "Boldo" which is full of minerals that replace those eliminated through the pores. 


Following the third stint in the box you are led to the cold pool were you are again doused with cold water and remain there for one or two minutes. Then back to the box. 


After the forth and final session in the box your body is subjected to a steady stream of cold water. From the top of your head to the soles of your feet. 


 
After a relaxing steam box experience, it is time for a refreshing tonic at the juice bar. 

If you want to continue you can complete the experience with a 45 minute, full body massage, ($10.00), or pamper yourself with a facial. There are many more services offered...You will have to visit to find out more.

The center is open from 7AM to 7PM Sunday thru Thursday. 7AM until 3PM on Friday. Closed on Saturday.