Sauna Birch/Oak/Maple Venik Leaves

I was surprised when in a Russian style sauna "banya". 1) How hot they had the room. It was nearly 240d F but low humidity. I watched them use the venik on each other and it sounded like train moving out of the station. 2) I see why they use the gloves and the sauna wool hat. When I tried the venik in the room, my fingernails got so hot. Very invigorating. So glad I discovered venik.