What are the unspoken rules of a Korean spa?
If you’re going to the baths, you need to remove all your clothing, bringing only a small towel and toiletries with you (wear your locker key on your wrist). If you’re going to the sauna, change into the pajamas provided. The cardinal rule here is that you need to wash before getting into the baths. Visitors are expected to cover up using a robe/dressing gown between treatments and when in the spa’s public areas and must wear swimwear while enjoying the venue’s Jacuzzi and steam room facilities.You have to be naked in the spa area for sanitary reasons. You may think you will feel self conscious, but you won’t. NO ONE IS LOOKING, no one is judging, everyone is just way too zen to care & after 5 minutes the awkwardness disappears. Don’t wear makeup.At your specific gender level, additional towels, bathrobe, and shorts will be given. You will then put everything away in your locker and change into the shirt and short provided. To enter the spa and sauna on the gender-segregated floors, we ask that no clothing be worn. Bathing suits are not allowed in the spas.
What happens at Korean spa?
Besides getting skincare treatments or massages, korean spa culture heavily focuses on communal relaxing. That’s why you’ll find large open areas for lounging, a sleeping/meditation room, and a media room. A korean massage is a type of massage that uses pressure and stretching to stimulate the body’s energy flow. It is also sometimes called an east asian medicine massage, or an oriental massage, and uses a mixture of techniques from a swedish massage.It’s a wellness experience featuring various saunas, hot baths, cold plunges, and body scrubs that promote detoxification and improve circulation. Many Korean spas also include amenities such as heated rooms with clay, salt, or jade, designed to relieve stress and boost overall wellness.A Korean spa is not for the modest. To enter the spa and sauna on gender segregated floors, we ask that no clothing be worn. Bathing suits are not allowed in the spas.Besides getting skincare treatments or massages, Korean spa culture heavily focuses on communal relaxing. That’s why you’ll find large open areas for lounging, a sleeping/meditation room, and a media room.
Do you wear anything under your robe in a spa?
Don’t stress about what to wear under your robe. If you want to wear loose-fitting clothing under your robe, you’re more than welcome. Keep in mind that the spa can get warm, so don’t layer up too much! If you plan on relaxing in the thermal pool, wear a swimsuit or trunks under your robe. In general, you should wear swimwear or underwear underneath a robe. You may well spend much of your day switching between the swimming pool, jacuzzi or steam room, so it makes sense to have your swimwear already on.Spa Attire Robes and Slippers: The spa provides robes and slippers. Wear these while moving between treatments and amenities. Swimwear: Guests may wish to bring a swimsuit for use of steam room and hot tub (required for under 18 years). Please note these areas are clothing optional.For private hot tubs, wear comfortable and functional swimwear of your choice. Public and communal spas often require swimwear that aligns with hygiene guidelines—this means no non-swimwear clothing or heavily decorated garments.Visitors are expected to cover up using a robe/dressing gown between treatments and when in the spa’s public areas and must wear swimwear while enjoying the venue’s Jacuzzi and steam room facilities.
Can you sleep overnight in a Korean spa?
Overall, the answer is a resounding yes, you can use a 24-hour Korean spa as your hotel for the night. You can eat and spa as much as you want, and you can get a pretty decent sleep on the heated floor on your mat and pillow. There are blankets too, and I recommend going double mat for best sleeping results. In your specific gender level, additional towels, bathrobes, and shorts are provided. You will then store your belongings in your locker and change into the shirt and shorts provided. A Korean spa is not for the modest. To enter the spa and sauna on gender segregated floors, we ask that no clothing be worn.Besides getting skincare treatments or massages, Korean spa culture heavily focuses on communal relaxing. That’s why you’ll find large open areas for lounging, a sleeping/meditation room, and a media room.Sleeping in a Korean spa is a great alternative for accommodation and Koreans use it quite often.Korean Day Spas are open to both men & women, yet you will be separated during spa time. There will be tons of nudity… but it’s not a big deal. You have to be naked in the spa area for sanitary reasons. You may think you will feel self conscious, but you won’t.
Can you wear a bra in a spa?
Wear Comfortable Undergarments Choose a supportive bra that allows for easy movement and doesn’t dig into your skin. Wearing the right undergarments will ensure that you feel comfortable and confident throughout your spa experience. Take It All Off (Or Don’t) For massages and body treatments, ideally you disrobe completely (that means underwear, too). Most spas offer paper panties to wear during body treatments (like scrubs, wraps, or self-tanning)—they don’t cover much, but enough to provide a modicum of modesty.Many spas will give you the choice between wearing your own underwear, paper knickers, or nothing. Your therapist will tell you what’s expected. The important thing to remember, though, is that you don’t have to expose any bit of you that you’re not comfortable exposing.