Clay & Hay Sauna
A Temazcal in Brooklyn — handmade adobe, herbs and a ceremonial bucket ritual.
The Room
To be seen, felt, smelt and heard — the Clay & Hay Sauna is the closest thing to a Temazcal, the South American clay-and-hay sweat lodge, in New York. Thick, handmade adobe walls hold the genuine warmth of the earth, paired with a heater custom-made for World Spa in Germany.
Every three hours, attendants perform a ceremonial bucket rotation, pouring herb-infused water over the hot volcanic rocks.
Handmade adobe walls holding the warmth of the earth — and a ceremony every three hours.
The Details
- Temperature: 145–175°F
- Humidity: ~20–30%
- Material: Handmade clay & hay adobe; custom German heater; herb löyly
- Best for: A gentler, ceremonial sweat
- Access: Included with any World Spa day pass
- Location: 1571 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230
How to Use the Clay & Hay Sauna
Time your visit around the ceremonial bucket rotation, which runs every three hours. Sweat, then cool down with a shower and the snow room or cold plunge, and hydrate.
Why Guests Return
- Circulation — steady, earthy heat gets the blood moving.
- Stress relief — the ceremony slows everything down.
- Sleep — many guests rest better afterward.
- Muscle & joint relief — eases aches and stiffness.
- Respiratory — the herb-infused steam is a natural cleanse.
- A gentler sweat — cooler than the banyas, easier to linger in.
Clay & Hay Sauna, Answered
What is a Temazcal?
A traditional South American sweat lodge built of clay-and-hay adobe — the inspiration for World Spa’s Clay & Hay Sauna.
Is there a ritual?
Yes — attendants perform a ceremonial herb-water bucket rotation every three hours.
Is it included with admission?
Yes — included with any World Spa day pass.
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